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Cheap Flight Deals from Detroit to Washington, D.C. (DTW-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Dulles Intl

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Detroit to Dulles Intl.
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DTW-IAD
1h 30mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 34mdirect
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DTW-IAD
1h 32mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 37mdirect
Air France
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Delta Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 31mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 36mdirect
China Eastern Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 29mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 36mdirect
China Eastern
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Copa Airlines Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 38mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 37mdirect
Copa Airlines
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Aeromexico Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 29mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 36mdirect
Aeromexico
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DTW-IAD
1h 38mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 37mdirect
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DTW-IAD
1h 38mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 37mdirect
Avianca
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DTW-IAD
1h 27mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 34mdirect
Korean Air
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DTW-IAD
1h 38mdirect
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IAD-DTW
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DTW-IAD
1h 31mdirect
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IAD-DTW
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DTW-IAD
1h 33mdirect
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IAD-DTW
1h 36mdirect
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Dulles Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta's SkyMiles members enjoy free Wi-Fi on domestic flights, enhancing productivity and connectivity.


Delta offers free carry-on and personal item, with checked bag fees avoidable via premium cabins or elite status.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Premier Access offers priority check-in and boarding, ideal for business travelers seeking efficiency.


United's Economy Plus seats offer up to 15 cm more legroom, enhancing comfort on short domestic flights.

Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering overnight stays and shuttle services to DTW, ensuring a stress-free morning.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro for a convenient 50-minute ride from IAD to D.C. city centre. Note: Metro doesn't run 24 hours.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Dulles Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Detroit to Washington, D.C., Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington, D.C. back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost C$ 311 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 429 and C$ 397 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

April
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.

When to book flights from Detroit to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Washington, D.C. flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight route: Delta, American Airlines, KLM, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    There are direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 399 or less one-way and C$ 657 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +11 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +12 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +11 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +12 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +11 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +12 more

Thursday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +11 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +12 more

Friday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +11 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +12 more

Saturday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +11 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +12 more

Sunday

Aeromexico,Air France,Avianca, +11 more

Aeromexico,Air France, +12 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +11 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +11 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +11 more

Thursday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +11 more

Friday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +11 more

Saturday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +11 more

Sunday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +10 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +11 more

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Top airlines flying from Detroit to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Dulles Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7920 reviews
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

10.0 ExcellentGary, Apr 2025TPA - LAX
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This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Flights on time. .Ride was as comfortable as can be expected in steerage. Luggage arrived at destination. Attendants were fairly friendly.

Rode in a smaller plane and short trip meant no snacks, no free wifi or tv. It was only 30min flight so honestly wasn’t a big deal to lack these items.

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

United left one of our bags back in SFO but that’s not my real complaint. The complaint is how it all went down. So we checked in the day before online and were told we could use the quick drop for luggage. So the next day I used baggage quick drop curbside at SFO. The agent mistakenly didn't tag my bag as he put my bag on the conveyor belt untagged. We immediately alerted him he had not tagged the bag. I walked with him to the baggage service office to find my bag and tag it. We waited outside the office for 10 mins. He came out and said everything was ok and the bag was going to be tagged and on my flight. We received a text that one of our bags was on the flight but the other was not. I alerted my first class flight attendant immediately upon boarding the flight. She was helpful and said she’d get it sorted out right away. She called over the gate agent. The gate agent used my bag number and looked over information on her device. She said my bag was on the flight. The flight attendant was standing with her, looking at the device, and also said “yep it’s on the flight”. During the flight the flight attendant made reference to how reassuring it must feel knowing the bag was on the flight. Upon arriving to IAD we received a text that my bag was not on my flight. The text said my bag would arrive to my final destination LIS 24 hrs late. I understand that mistakes happen. I was totally ok with my bag mistakenly not getting tagged at the quick drop. I was fine with walking down to baggage services to tag my bag. But, what I am not ok with is that the United staff said they fixed the mistake two different times, assuring me twice that my bag would be/was on the plane…and it wasn’t. I expected better attention by the employees, for them to do what they said they were going to do. We also spent extra money to upgrade our seats to first class, including the entire return leg from Lisbon to San Francisco because we wanted a smoother and more relaxing travel experience. Our money was not well spent. We will not be using United for travel going forward.

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

Horrifying! And I am almost 2 million miles with United. Late by 3 1/2 hours. Worst: after two hours on the plane waiting, they decided that one of the tires had been damaged and then decided to change it. Another hour and a half to change the tire!!!!! NO EXCUSE FOR THIS. The crew didn't even offer a glass of water until we had been on the plane for FIVE hours. This is the worst airline in the world. I'm simply stuck because they fly on the only routes I need.

Gate got changed about 4 times. Very confusing and very crowded. If you don’t have wifi to help get updates, you can be in deep trouble.

Attendants zipped through cabin so fast hardly anyone got the water they told us we could have in the short flight. Nothing else was offered.

Sucks ! All three flights I was on this trip were delayed.

The flight attendants were unhelpful. It was a packed flight, and usually a flight attendant would help find a spot in the bin for your carry on or shift things around. Neither made any effort to do so. Also, I had to then check my bag. I was told it would be on the carousel in YYZ, but it came up on the jetway. So lucky I saw others standing around for their bags. I would have walked straight past this and on to the carousel. They could have at least told me that they had given me wrong information. Very unsatisfactory.

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