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$37 Find cheap flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

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7:21 pm - 8:47 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
4:47 pm - 6:18 pmBWI-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 22
7:21 pm - 8:47 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
4:47 pm - 6:18 pmBWI-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$62Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 15
9:18 am - 9:28 pmDTW-BWI
12h 10m2 stops
6:30 am - 4:43 pmBWI-DTW
10h 13m1 stop
$108Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Tue, Jun 18
9:18 am - 9:28 pmDTW-BWI
12h 10m2 stops
6:30 am - 2:50 pmBWI-DTW
8h 20m1 stop
$109Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 12 - Wed, Jun 19
6:05 pm - 7:39 pmDTW-DCA
1h 34mnonstop
8:25 pm - 10:07 pmDCA-DTW
1h 42mnonstop
$165Delta
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7:49 am - 9:13 amDTW-IAD
1h 24mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:40 amIAD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
$167Delta
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1h 34mnonstop
10:08 pm - 11:52 pmDCA-DTW
1h 44mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 5
6:30 am - 11:58 amDTW-DCA
5h 28m1 stop
2:00 pm - 6:27 pmDCA-DTW
4h 27m1 stop
$188United Airlines
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Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
7:50 pm - 9:23 pmDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
$190United Airlines
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5:20 pm - 6:53 pmDTW-DCA
1h 33mnonstop
10:08 pm - 11:53 pmDCA-DTW
1h 45mnonstop
$192American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 24
7:11 pm - 8:37 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
$37Frontier
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7:23 pm - 8:49 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
$39Frontier
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11:39 am - 4:31 pmDTW-BWI
4h 52m1 stop
$47Spirit Airlines
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6:40 am - 10:58 amDTW-BWI
4h 18m1 stop
$52Spirit Airlines
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7:49 am - 9:13 amDTW-IAD
1h 24mnonstop
$83Delta
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9:52 pm - 11:22 pmDTW-BWI
1h 30mnonstop
$83Delta
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6:05 am - 7:40 amDTW-DCA
1h 35mnonstop
$83American Airlines
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6:06 am - 7:40 amDTW-DCA
1h 34mnonstop
$85American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31
6:00 am - 7:33 amDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
$97United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 24
6:00 am - 7:33 amDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
$113United Airlines
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7:21 pm - 8:47 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
4:47 pm - 6:18 pmBWI-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$88Frontier
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 8
11:38 am - 6:34 pmDTW-BWI
6h 56m1 stop
4:47 pm - 6:18 pmBWI-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$128Frontier
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sat, Jun 8
6:40 am - 10:58 amDTW-BWI
4h 18m1 stop
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7h 55m1 stop
$159Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
6:40 am - 10:58 amDTW-BWI
4h 18m1 stop
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24h 48m2 stops
$183Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Wed, Jun 12
9:25 pm - 10:53 pmDTW-IAD
1h 28mnonstop
10:05 am - 11:33 amIAD-DTW
1h 28mnonstop
$264Delta
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1h 27mnonstop
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1h 45mnonstop
$264Delta
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Thu, Jun 6 - Mon, Jun 10
3:43 pm - 8:04 pmDTW-DCA
4h 21m1 stop
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1h 54mnonstop
$272American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 8
6:30 am - 10:28 amDTW-DCA
3h 58m1 stop
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4h 55m1 stop
$283United Airlines
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Thu, Jun 6 - Wed, Jun 12
9:57 am - 11:44 amDTW-DCA
1h 47mnonstop
6:30 am - 10:16 amDCA-DTW
3h 46m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 9
2:44 pm - 4:17 pmDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
$324United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 9
7:21 pm - 8:47 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
4:47 pm - 6:18 pmBWI-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$58Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 22
7:21 pm - 8:47 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
4:47 pm - 6:18 pmBWI-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$62Frontier
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Wed, Jun 12 - Sat, Jun 15
6:55 pm - 8:22 pmDTW-BWI
1h 27mnonstop
11:18 am - 12:50 pmBWI-DTW
1h 32mnonstop
$66Frontier
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Sat, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 21
7:19 pm - 8:45 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
9:45 pm - 11:17 pmBWI-DTW
1h 32mnonstop
Fri, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 9
6:05 pm - 7:39 pmDTW-DCA
1h 34mnonstop
8:25 pm - 10:07 pmDCA-DTW
1h 42mnonstop
$165Delta
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Fri, Jun 21 - Mon, Jun 24
9:52 pm - 11:22 pmDTW-BWI
1h 30mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:38 amBWI-DTW
1h 33mnonstop
$165Delta
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Thu, Jun 20 - Mon, Jun 24
7:50 pm - 9:23 pmDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
$190United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 22
5:20 pm - 6:53 pmDTW-DCA
1h 33mnonstop
10:08 pm - 11:53 pmDCA-DTW
1h 45mnonstop
$192American Airlines
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Thu, Jun 13 - Mon, Jun 24
6:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:59 pmIAD-DTW
1h 39mnonstop
$203United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 30
6:05 am - 7:40 amDTW-DCA
1h 35mnonstop
7:59 pm - 9:44 pmDCA-DTW
1h 45mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. cost $29 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Baltimore. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $39.

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

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., 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. is May, where tickets cost $205 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $308 and $263 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Detroit to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $37. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $58 and Spirit Airlines from $108.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?

The airlines most regularly connecting Detroit to Washington, D.C. are Delta (13 flights per day), United Airlines (3 flights per day), and American Airlines (2 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C..
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.. They are: American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $32 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 20 and 26 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 29m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Each week, there are 155 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. take?

Nonstop flights from Detroit generally make it to Washington, D.C. in 1h 24m. The flying distance between the two cities is 403 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 5:35 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 7:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. jets off at 9:52 pm and lands at 11:25 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$37
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Baltimore

When to book flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Washington, D.C. flights

  • Can I bring my pet on the flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, all three airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines, allow pets on board. However, some specific regulations and guidelines need to be followed. Generally, small dogs and cats can travel in the cabin, while larger pets may need to be transported in the cargo hold. Each airline may have size and breed restrictions; fees are usually associated with bringing pets.

  • Are there kid-friendly services available on the flights?

    Yes, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines provide kid-friendly services to ensure a pleasant journey for young travelers. These services may include special meals, in-flight entertainment options suitable for kids, and assistance for unaccompanied minors. Each airline has its offerings, so it's best to check their websites or contact customer service for more detailed information.

  • What transportation options are available from Washington, D.C. airports?

    Washington, D.C. airports offer taxis, rideshares (Uber/Lyft), public transportation (Metro, buses), shuttles, and private car services. Reagan National Airport (DCA) connects to the Metro, while Dulles Airport (IAD) has a bus service to the Metro. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) has a rail station and various transportation options.

  • Can I request a special meal on the flight?

    You can request a special meal on your flight if you have specific dietary requirements. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines offer various special meal options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher. It is recommended to make this request in advance during the booking process or by contacting the airline's customer service.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. was $37 for a one-way ticket and $58 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • 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.?

    oneworld, 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 nonstop flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C., Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $258 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $246 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 travelers 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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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $58 or less one-way and $84 or less round-trip.
  • When booking a flight from Detroit (DTW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS), various airlines offer different ticket classes to suit your preferences. Delta Air Lines provides Economy, Comfort, and First Class options, while Southwest Airlines offers Business Select, Anytime, and Wanna Get Away fares. United Airlines offers Economy, Premium Economy, and Business/First Class options. Make sure to compare the amenities and prices of each class before making your choice.
  • Several Detroit to Washington, D.C. airlines offer special amenities to enhance your travel experience. Delta Air Lines provides in-flight Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks, beverages, and Delta Studio for entertainment. Southwest Airlines offers free live TV and movies, complimentary snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. United Airlines provides Wi-Fi, personal device entertainment, and a wide selection of snacks and beverages.
  • If you're concerned about carbon emissions, consider airlines that prioritize environmentally-friendly practices. Delta Air Lines has implemented various sustainability initiatives, such as investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft, using sustainable aviation fuel, and reducing single-use plastics. Southwest Airlines aims to reduce carbon emissions through fuel efficiency measures and operational improvements. United Airlines is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through sustainable aviation fuel and carbon capture technology.
  • Depending on the airline and route, some flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. may involve layovers. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines offer both direct flights and flights with layovers. Layovers allow you to explore another city or relax at the airport before your next flight.
  • Each airline has its own baggage policies, so it's important to familiarize yourself with them before your trip. Delta Air Lines allows one free carry-on bag and one personal item, with additional checked baggage available for a fee. Southwest Airlines offers two free checked bags and one carry-on bag with specific size and weight restrictions. United Airlines permits one free carry-on bag and one personal item, with checked baggage fees varying based on the fare type and destination.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

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

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

 
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 Washington, D.C.? 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 10419 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.4Food
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

4.0 OkayPatricia, May 2024DTW - CDG
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Crew was great. Friendly, calm, interesting, happy to be there. That makes a huge difference. Plane was very quiet. Also quite empty so I had three seats to sleep across

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Literally the worst experience ever and I had my service dog with me. Flight was supposed to leave at 1:51 PM but the plane arrived late. They boarded us around 3 PM and kept us on the plane for an hour saying that due to weather conditions in Miami, we could not takeoff yet. After waiting for an hour, they deplaned. And then they will not give us our bags back that we could just leave and schedule for another flight. Every hour they kept updating saying we have to wait another hour without any explanation as to what was going on. Eventually, I went to customer service to change my ticket, but by the time I made it to the front of the line, they started boarding my flight again. And then when we got onto the flight, they said there were two flight attendants That were past their shift. They kept us on the plane for about another 40 minutes until they told us they had no other flight attendance and had to deplane again. Then I gave us hotel vouchers and told us we would be on a flight at 6 AM the next day. At this point it is about 9 PM. I get to the hotel with my dog, who hasn’t been able to go potty for about eight hours. When I arrived at the hotel, I got a text alert saying my flight has been canceled at 6 AM and they moved past to 5 AM, however the hotel shuttle doesn’t leave early enough to make it to the airport for 5 AM flight. So me and some other passengers got a cab after about three hours of sleep to get back to the airport. This was the worst experience ever.

Their computers were down upon arrival to the airport. They were unable to figure out how to board us. We were delayed over an hour and a half.

It was nice! There was a very unhappy child in front of us and the flight attendant did a great job calming the child. I was impressed.

The plane was not on time for boarding or departure or arrivals.

EVERYTHING WAS WONDERFUL HOSPITALITY THE HELP.THE SEATING FRIENDLY ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD RIDE NOT ONE BAD EXPERIENCE WITH THEM

This was the smoothest flight I have had in awhile. I was also offered an exit row seat for a great upgrade cost and was able to sleep almost thr whole flight due to comfort and a smooth flight. We left on time and arrived on time.

No food not even water offered unless you buy it and no usb in the seat but other than that everything was good

Because our flight from marsh Harbor to Fort Lauderdale was over three hours delayed it caused us to miss our flight in Fort Lauderdale. Because we missed that flight, it cost us nearly $100 apiece for four different travelers which totaled nearly $400. We are seeking a reimbursement for the flight that we missed in Fort Lauderdale Florida.

Flight expected to leave at 6:40 pm ended leaving at 8:00 am the following day. I slept in a cold airport. Never again Spirit for me…

The flight was on time and nice as always for me with spirit but the cabin crew were not good. They left the lights on on a red eye for the entire flight.

This was the return leg of my journey with Spirit Airlines. Despite its reputation, I found no issues as it got me from point A to B safely and without delay, especially with no mechanical delays, which is fantastic in my book! The staff, from ground crew to cabin crew, were all pleasant and hassle-free. The flight was smooth from takeoff to landing. I have absolutely no complaints about this no-frills airline!

I got a one-way, last-minute nonstop flight from PDX to BWI for only $125. Yes, I got nicked $79 more for a checked suitcase and $89 more for the BIG SEAT option, but it was worth it, even with $4.50 for coffee and $10 for a snack (the latter no different than any other airline). The grand total was still less flying on any other airline.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Didn't like anything..entire crew was very rude to everyone on the flight. Plane old and the trays fall down on you the while time you're flying. Charged more for a carry on bag than for the plane ticket itself. Did make it from point a to point b, but worth the extra money to fly with another airline

9 hours of delay!! Was not able to check my luggage that I paid for!!!

It was delayed 9 hours for operational reasons, despite the plane arriving to the airport on time.

I am very disappointed with Frontier Airlines. They cancelled our flight because they couldn't find a crew member, and then didn't get us to our connecting flight. We had to cancel our whole vacation. We were promised flight and hotel vouchers, but they never sent them.

9hrs delay and didn’t provided anything until after flight landed $75 voucher for fiuture travel no meals or anything.

It was ridiculously hard to check in for the flight, and Frontier charged us a LOT of money to have a carry on suitcase, and then told everyone we could not carry on bags and had to check them through at the gate, and didn't refund the extra money we paid to have the suitcase as carry on.

I had a terrible experience with Frontier. I arrived before the 60 minute cut off and was told that Frontier has a two hour window for bags. I was then told the next available flight wasn’t until the end of the day (I had booked a 6am flight). I took a look around and saw other people being told that they could not board their flights or that they had to pay additional fees. I opted to rebook on American Airlines. There’s absolutely no straightforward way to contact Frontier, so this ticket was a complete waste of money. Oh - and the kicker is that the lady lied about the two hour cut off.

Frontier won’t help you at the airport without paying $25. Carry on was $75. Then you get on the plain and every beverage or snack is also a charge. Seats are hard and real packed in. I would never fly them again.

Worst experience I have seen. The flight was cancelled without any reason.

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