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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 281 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to C$ 388 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 125 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 717-200 variants.

Connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly pass through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 18% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 363 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 474, a difference of C$ 111. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 16%, and Night flights for 16%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Capital One Arena, National Mall, and Kennedy Center. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 5:45 am and lands at 7:20 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 11:25 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 29% above the route average of C$ 388. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 1h 35m, covering 992 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 246 to C$ 1,037. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 275, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 8h 28m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 33 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from C$ 314 to C$ 493, with an average of C$ 388 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 314 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.