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Cheap Flights 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Dulles Intl

KLM Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 32mdirect
KLM Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 41mdirect
Avianca Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 42mdirect
Avianca Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 42mdirect
Avianca
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Air France Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 32mdirect
Air France Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 29mdirect
Air France
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Delta Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 34mdirect
Delta Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 32mdirect
Korean Air Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 34mdirect
Korean Air Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 32mdirect
Korean Air
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ANA Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 42mdirect
ANA Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 43mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 42mdirect
Copa Airlines Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 37mdirect
Copa Airlines
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Brussels Airlines Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 38mdirect
Brussels Airlines Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 43mdirect
Brussels Airlines
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WestJet Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 37mdirect
WestJet Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 32mdirect
WestJet
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Aeromexico Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 30mdirect
Aeromexico Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 38mdirect
Aeromexico
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United Airlines Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 42mdirect
United Airlines Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 42mdirect
United Airlines
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
DTW-IAD
1h 34mdirect
Virgin Atlantic Logo
IAD-DTW
1h 38mdirect
Virgin Atlantic
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Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Dulles Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation 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 original 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.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and IAD

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

Expert on DTW

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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Booking Insights

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., Wednesday 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 September, where tickets cost C$ 322 (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$ 385 and C$ 384 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive 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, Air France, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, and Lufthansa.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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.

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$ 887 or less round-trip.

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

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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

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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Direct returns

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

Monday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +10 more

Tuesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +10 more

Wednesday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +10 more

Thursday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +10 more

Friday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +10 more

Saturday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +10 more

Sunday

ANA,Aeromexico,Air France, +9 more

ANA,Aeromexico, +10 more

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