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- 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
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Sep 17 at 5:26pm from Detroit, arriving at 6:59pm in Washington.Returning on Sun, Sep 21 at 6:00am from Washington, arriving at 7:30am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Wed, Sep 17 at 5:26pm from Detroit, returning on Sun, Sep 21 at 6:00am from Washington priced at $21730% less than typical$217
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Tue, Sep 16 at 7:05am from Detroit, arriving at 8:34am in Washington.Returning on Sun, Sep 21 at 6:00am from Washington, arriving at 7:30am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Tue, Sep 16 at 7:05am from Detroit, returning on Sun, Sep 21 at 6:00am from Washington priced at $21730% less than typical$217
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Sep 12 at 5:52am from Detroit, arriving at 7:36am in Washington.Returning on Tue, Sep 16 at 7:33am from Washington, arriving at 9:15am in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Sep 12 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Tue, Sep 16 at 7:33am from Washington priced at $22430% less than typical$224
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 13 at 9:28pm from Detroit, arriving at 10:57pm in Washington.Returning on Sat, Sep 27 at 6:00am from Washington, arriving at 7:30am in Detroit.Select Delta flight departing on Sat, Sep 13 at 9:28pm from Detroit, returning on Sat, Sep 27 at 6:00am from Washington priced at $22330% less than typical$223
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 13 at 12:42pm from Detroit, arriving at 2:24pm in Washington.Returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 10:05am from Washington, arriving at 12:03pm in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Sat, Sep 13 at 12:42pm from Detroit, returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 10:05am from Washington priced at $22430% less than typical$224
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Sep 17 at 5:52am from Detroit, arriving at 7:36am in Washington.Returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 3:10pm from Washington, arriving at 5:01pm in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Wed, Sep 17 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 3:10pm from Washington priced at $19930% less than typical$199
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Wed, Sep 17 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 Wed, Sep 17 at 5:52am from Detroit, returning on Mon, Sep 22 at 7:33am from Washington priced at $19930% less than typical$199
- Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Sep 13 at 9:18am from Detroit, arriving at 10:59am in Washington.Returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 10:05am from Washington, arriving at 12:03pm in Detroit.Select American Airlines flight departing on Sat, Sep 13 at 9:18am from Detroit, returning on Sat, Sep 20 at 10:05am from Washington priced at $22425% less than typical$224
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Washington (DTW-DCA)
Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $99 for one-way flights and $189 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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Origin airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County |
Destination airport | Ronald Reagan Washington National |
Airlines serving | American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United |
Roundtrip price | $189 |
Distance | 404 mi |
Average flight time | 1 hour 37 mins |
Detroit to Washington Flights
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 $99 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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