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- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Sep 10 at 9:28pm from Detroit, arriving at 10:59pm in Washington.Returning on Sun, Sep 14 at 6:00am from Washington, arriving at 7:30am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Wed, Sep 10 at 9:28pm from Detroit, returning on Sun, Sep 14 at 6:00am from Washington priced at $24935% less than typical$249
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Sep 25 at 5:52am from Detroit, arriving at 7:36am in Washington.Returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 6:49am from Washington, arriving at 11:07am in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Thu, Sep 25 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 6:49am from Washington priced at $22335% less than typical$223
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 22 at 5:52am from Detroit, arriving at 7:36am in Washington.Returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 5:00am from Washington, arriving at 11:07am in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 22 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 5:00am from Washington priced at $22830% less than typical$228
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 22 at 5:52am from Detroit, arriving at 7:36am in Washington.Returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 6:00am from Washington, arriving at 10:31am in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Mon, Sep 22 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Sun, Sep 28 at 6:00am from Washington priced at $22830% less than typical$228
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (IAD).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Sep 18 at 7:30am from Detroit, arriving at 8:59am in Washington.Returning on Thu, Sep 25 at 6:00am from Washington, arriving at 7:32am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Sep 18 at 7:30am from Detroit, returning on Thu, Sep 25 at 6:00am from Washington priced at $20735% less than typical$207
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (IAD).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Mon, Sep 15 at 9:35pm from Detroit, arriving at 11:06pm in Washington.Returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 6:00am from Washington, arriving at 7:32am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Mon, Sep 15 at 9:35pm from Detroit, returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 6:00am from Washington priced at $23330% less than typical$233
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Sep 19 at 5:52am from Detroit, arriving at 7:36am in Washington.Returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 7:33am from Washington, arriving at 9:15am in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 19 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 7:33am from Washington priced at $19935% less than typical$199
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Sep 19 at 1:06pm from Detroit, arriving at 2:46pm in Washington.Returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 8:20pm from Washington, arriving at 10:03pm in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 19 at 1:06pm from Detroit, returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 8:20pm from Washington priced at $19935% less than typical$199
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Sep 19 at 5:52am from Detroit, arriving at 7:36am in Washington.Returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 8:20pm from Washington, arriving at 10:03pm in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 19 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 8:20pm from Washington priced at $19935% less than typical$199
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Washington (DTW-WAS)
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Origin airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County |
Destination airport | Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall |
Roundtrip price | $80 |
Distance | 407 mi |
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The cheapest times to fly from Detroit to Washington
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Detroit to Washington are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Detroit to Washington
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Detroit to Washington: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Detroit to Washington
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Detroit to Washington in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $40 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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