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Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit from $39

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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Detroit (WAS-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit 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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3:56 pm - 5:31 pmBWI-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
6:23 pm - 7:50 pmDTW-BWI
1h 27mnonstop
$43Frontier
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Wed, May 8 - Wed, May 15
3:46 pm - 5:21 pmBWI-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
6:48 pm - 8:16 pmDTW-BWI
1h 28mnonstop
$46Frontier
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Wed, May 15 - Sat, May 18
6:30 am - 3:11 pmBWI-DTW
8h 41m1 stop
10:23 am - 10:51 pmDTW-BWI
12h 28m1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 15 - Wed, May 29
6:30 am - 5:45 pmBWI-DTW
11h 15m1 stop
11:02 am - 4:25 pmDTW-BWI
5h 23m1 stop
$106Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Sat, May 18
6:11 pm - 7:54 pmIAD-DTW
1h 43mnonstop
9:25 pm - 10:52 pmDTW-IAD
1h 27mnonstop
$169Delta
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Sat, May 25 - Tue, May 28
10:08 pm - 11:52 pmDCA-DTW
1h 44mnonstop
6:23 am - 8:00 amDTW-DCA
1h 37mnonstop
$169American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 7
6:00 am - 7:30 amIAD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
7:15 am - 8:46 amDTW-IAD
1h 31mnonstop
$174Delta
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Mon, May 13 - Tue, May 14
7:43 am - 9:26 amDCA-DTW
1h 43mnonstop
10:03 am - 11:48 amDTW-DCA
1h 45mnonstop
$174American Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Wed, May 29
6:04 am - 11:33 amIAD-DTW
5h 29m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$178United Airlines
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Sat, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 8
10:20 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:33 amDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
$181United Airlines
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Flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport cost $27 and was between Baltimore and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The average price for a return flight for this route is $38.

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is January, where tickets cost $171 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and June, where the average cost of tickets is $350 and $338 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, 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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 days before departure.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Washington, D.C. to Detroit were found on Frontier ($43) and Spirit Airlines ($104). Frontier proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $39.

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

Delta connects Washington, D.C. to Detroit up to 18 flights per day, followed by American Airlines (5 flights per day), and United Airlines (4 flights per day).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There are 5 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. They are: American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $36 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

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

Each day, there are between 27 and 35 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 38m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 221 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

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

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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit take?

Direct flights cover the 403 miles separating Washington, D.C. to Detroit in about 1h 29m.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. at 6:00 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 7:37 am.

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

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 10:50 pm and lands at 12:20 am.

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Low season

February

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 22% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

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

  • Is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) a hub for any airline on this trip?

    This airport is a major hub for American Airlines. What that means for passengers is that they will find four of the airline's lounge offerings at the airport, and because of the large number of flights this airline operates from the airport, you will have several alternate route options to get you to Detroit in case of any issues with your original flight.

  • What are some of the best flight options to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)?

    Some of the quickest fights you can take between these two airports are the direct flights offered by Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines. You will also find one-stop flight options aboard American Airlines that have layovers at one of their other major hubs, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

  • Is there any airline on this route that will allow me to bring my pets with me on the flight?

    When journeying on Spirit Airlines accompanied by your pet, it is obligatory to have your pet in an enclosure that Spirit will inspect and authorize. Understanding that the pet will be considered equivalent to one carry-on item is crucial. The dimensions of the enclosure should be at most 18 x 14 x 9 inches and be capable of fitting beneath the seat in front of the passenger accompanied by the pet. Moreover, the total weight of the pet and the carrier should not exceed 40 lb.

  • What are some of the benefits of upgrading to First Class on Delta Air Lines?

    Enhance your travel journey by opting for First Class on your upcoming Delta flight, where you'll discover an array of exceptional amenities and top-tier service. Revel in the luxury of a broader and more roomy seat, complemented by the added advantage of the flexibility to modify or cancel your ticket sans change fees. Delight in the perks of Sky Priority service and embark on a meticulously curated travel experience that spans from the outset of your journey to its conclusion.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $39 for a one-way ticket and $43 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

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

    Washington, D.C. is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Detroit. You will leave Washington, D.C. from one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.

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

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

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to Detroit flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $293 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 $273 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

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

    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 Detroit from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $100 or less one-way and $188 or less round-trip.
  • When you want an easy way to get to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), think about riding on the Silver Line subway that takes you from the Farragut West Station to the airport in around 50 minutes.
  • If you are considering taking one of the one-stop flights on this route, you should expect to make stops at airports like Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
  • When traveling with Frontier Airlines, your carry-on bags should be at most dimensions of 24 x 10 x 16 inches, which includes any handles, wheels, and straps. Additionally, the weight of the carry-on bags must be at most 35 lb.
  • When traveling with American Airlines and opting for checked baggage, please note that the dimensions of the bags must not exceed 62 inches, and their weight should not surpass 50 lb. However, if you're flying First or Business Class, this weight limit is extended to 70 lb.
  • Delta Air Lines permits bicycles to be transported as checked baggage. Bicycles weighing over 50 lb will be subject to the excess weight fee. However, items that exceed 115 linear in. in outside dimensions or weigh more than 100 lb will not be accepted.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?

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

Nonstop departures

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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Nonstop returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +15 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +15 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +15 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +15 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +15 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +15 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +14 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +15 more

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

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11028 reviews
8.0entertainment
8.6crew
7.9comfort
8.2boarding
7.5food
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Apr 2024PLN - DTW
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Worst flight in my life. Only was scheduled for a 45 min flight to get our connection flight. It was late by 40 minutes and we missed our connection. Delta was totally useless trying to help and unable to get my family on the next flight because they overbooked it Thus had to get a hotel at my expense and lost a day at Disney as a result. Cost me about a $1000 if you add 2 hotels meals shuttles etc to get thru the day Awful customer service by Delta in Detroit totally useless people

Delta did an awful job w logistics at DTW. Missed connection. We were there an hour early. SUCKED

Had to run to make it only to have the flight delayed to wait for all the late connectors Second drink service skipped up

Uncomfortable seats on 14 hour flight. Mediocre food. On time and great crew.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Crew were exceptional. Plane was quiet and quite empty, so I had a row to sleep across.

Gate crew helping to scan tickets was a little short tempered with customers. Flight crew was very friendly, welcoming , and provided excellent service on board.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

I like that it got us where we were going. Everything else needed work. It was 1/2 hour late and we took off an hour late. The plane had to be cleaned and the disabled loaded on board before we could take off which took forever and then we sat at the terminal FOREVER before we took off. The ride was so bumpy that they couldn’t serve drinks and snack but to about 1/2 the plane. Seriously we should have flown out of Fort Lauderdale. We probably would’ve gotten home several hours earlier.

they made me check my carryon. There was space in the overhead bins.

The plane was delayed 2 hours. The wifi did not work. The seat in first class was not comfortable because the bottom felt like it lost all of its padding. And I did not like when the flight attendant made me wait at my seat to use the bathroom and didn't tell me why. If there were too many people using the 1st Class bathroom, she should have told me to go in the back, coach bathrooms. I guess I have to feel fortunate that they found 2 local pilots to still fly the plane tonight after the original pilots ended up at an airport 60 miles away due to high winds.

The crew were really great, but the 4 hour delay in small chunks was the worst.

Pilots were great on take off and landing. Flight attendant were very kind. The only problem was take off was later than the scheduling.

Just a crappy airline. The same every time. You feel you are a cow on a farm. You are being being whipped and pulled.

Wasn’t very crowded. Seamless processes. No issues traveling with two little kids.

My interaction with the flight attendent Eve was horrible. I was seated in 3F and was blown away watching her repeatedly skip me as she took other customer orders for lunch...she took the customer next to me but skipped me, then took everyone's order around me (in front of and behind me) . After she had taken every customer's orders to include those behind me, she came to me and said we are out of everything except one last item. I was mortified, in that, I am a 1k flyer, had pre-ordered AND as an African American could only assume why she repeatedly skipped me...mortified. no words

The Flight was good, pilot seemed very skillful. My wheel chair sister who could barely walk was allotted the second last seat in the aircraft, with great difficulty she managed to reach on her seat, as she required attendance we were given separate seat, even on request no one cared, so much so there were single passengers who were given twin seats. May not be taken as complaint but a reminder to the checkin staff to keep in mind in future the allottment of wheel chair passengers seats.

Almost 2 hour delay in boarding with all standing ready to board at original time. No explanation given.

787-9 Transcon from IAD-LAX FYI no meals in premium plus, not considered Premium - seats are wonderful https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/inflight/premium-services.html Horrible handling of delayed flight

Overall the flights pretty good. The snacks we’re good and they were plenty of them. Both boarding and deplaning went quickly.

Delayed abs delayed Gate crew giving poor info - we are definitely leaving at —- Ultimately to cancel flight after 4+ hours of delays Just cancel it earlier

The flight was scheduled to depart DCA at 12:30 pm but was delayed twice on the ground so that we were finally scheduled to depart at around 4:00 pm. Once we boarded, it was announced that takeoff would be delayed again to fix a hydraulic problem which delayed our eventual takeoff until around 5:00 pm. Once we departed, it was a smooth flight back to ORD. We did not get any explanation about what caused the original significant delay. In my experience, this happens frequently with AA.

Lots of weather delays that were poorly communicated and managed. I get there are weather delays but they didn’t make it clear what was happening or comfortable on the plane

Everything was on time; the flight attendants and the gate personnel were very pleasant and helpful.

Our second leg to Jackson WY was unable to land due to weather. We were flown back to Dallas after stopping in SLC. We were given hotel rooms and vouchers. We were told that we would be back on the same plane in the morning. Instead we were given a different flight with different seats. Not a good experience. No one knew what was going on.

Perfect flight. On time departure and early arrival. Smooth flight.

Awful! The flight was delayed and we sat on the plane in DCA for an hour because fuel was out in the wrong part of the plane and would not be accessible during flight. So the plane had to be refueled in correct tank. They also allowed someone to get off of the plane. This delayed my six hour flight by an hour and made me miss my connecting flight. I ran to new gate and American Airlines agents new about the delay and even knew that I was trying to make the connection. They knew thru communication with my friend while in flight that I was in the airport and running to the new gate and they still closed the gate and refused to let me on the new flight despite plane still being at the gate. It was horrible and I had to be rebooked on a flight for 24 hours later. This has been a nightmare and if American Airlines can cause customers to be delayed and then have zero empathy as having an on time flight was more important to them than helping a customer who was delayed by no fault of her own, then it's seems that it's not a company that I want to continue to give my loyalty to. I'm so disgusted.

Help was available but timing was bad in my case

It was a horrible snow storm, but updates were inconsistent and the app never displayed a remotely accurate time or gate until very close to boarding.

I do not like the customer service, I had an emergency and needed to cancel a pet reservation right after I had booked it and they would not do anything but issue a credit. I haven't flown in years as I have 7 kids and don't have spare time. I want my $125 back on my card please

Spirit airline tries to screw you at every opportunity. Spirit wanted 65$ for an extra pound in the suitcase Made me open the suitcase at the counter to remove 1 pound. Staff very cold and rude Will never fly spirit again and will recommend same to family and friends

Delayed..4 times...completely disorganized boarding. After 5 hours they scrambled to move ppl off plane bc they overbooked. Then they didn't have a cabin crew. WiFi on plane didn't work. Zero amenities. Once we boarded we sat on tarmac for an hour. Explore all alternate options including purchasing a pair of hiking boots and walking to your destination instead of flying spirit.

what I like about Spirit is that the pilot and crew are good communicators. The plane itself - well, its a budget airline and you get what is expected, But I generally just feel safer, somehow, when I know more about what is going on - and Spirit has always done a good job of telling me what is going on: why the delay, why the turbulence, why this and that... and that means a lot to me.

I paid just under 200 for flight and luggage, then paid 200 to change the flight, then paid 100 for a carry on. Then the cancelled the flight. Of the 500 I spent they refunded 250. I bought a delta flight for 270 never flew with spirit, but spirit kept 250, not even refunding the 100 for the carry on though they cancelled the flight (for weather on a day with only a slight rain ).

Flight attendants heavily pushed their affinity credit card. Very annoying

They charged me 212.00 for a heavy check in bag at the gate. The pricing and process was so confusing - as if it was designed to purposefully gouge customers who need to board plane. That experience combined with the outrageous price charged will prevent me from ever flying Spirit again. And I’ll be sure to tell the story to anyone who cares to hear.

On time and fast. Overall it was a pleasant experience.

The weight limit per bag was really low - 40 lbs - so we had to pay extra. Then, they said their carry on size was 14x18x8, and we measured our bag very carefully. It was within the limit, yet they said it was too big, so we ended up paying an extra $100 for that too!! So it wasn’t the cheap flight we thought it would be. Then, they moved up our initial flight to depart 3 hours earlier which meant we had to be out on the road by 7 am and then have a 6 hour layover and we got home at 2am. It was a grueling day. I won’t be flying with them again.

Overall it was a good experience. Stewards were very kind and professional. The departure and arrival times were as promised. Plane was clean.

Flight cancelled and was told by a rude gate agent that they don’t accommodate on other airlines. Had to wait 5 hours for a connecting flight that had a 7 hour layover. Would not allow bags to be checked early so we couldn’t go through security .Had to rent a car for the afternoon to store bags and get a meal. Also incurred a hotel fee. No apology or reason given for the cancellation- just rudeness.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Detroit found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/1Wed
nonstopFrontier
1h 35mBWI-DTW
$39
6/22Sat
nonstopFrontier
1h 34mBWI-DTW
$44
5/22Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
8h 41mBWI-DTW
$46
5/9Thu
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8h 29mBWI-DTW
$47
5/22Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 30mIAD-DTW
$85
8/31Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 49mDCA-DTW
$85
5/6Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
$90
5/22Wed
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 43mDCA-DTW
$90
5/24Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
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6/7Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mIAD-DTW
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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit

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These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/27Sat
nonstopFrontier
1h 35mBWI-DTW
5/1Wed
nonstopFrontier
1h 27mDTW-BWI
$127
4/26Fri
nonstopFrontier
1h 35mBWI-DTW
5/1Wed
nonstopFrontier
1h 27mDTW-BWI
$128
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
10h 17mBWI-DTW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
28h 47mDTW-BWI
$193
4/28Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
5/7Tue
nonstopDelta
1h 31mDTW-IAD
$199
4/28Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
4/29Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 26mDTW-IAD
$219
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mIAD-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 03mDTW-IAD
$228
4/26Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
12h 30mBWI-DTW
5/1Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
29h 58mDTW-BWI
$232
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 31mDCA-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 04mDTW-DCA
$235
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 19mIAD-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 48mDTW-IAD
$235
4/25Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mIAD-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 03mDTW-IAD
$334

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