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Find cheap flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit from $85

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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Detroit (IAD-DTW)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dulles Intl 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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6:00 am - 7:30 amIAD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
9:25 pm - 10:52 pmDTW-IAD
1h 27mnonstop
$166Delta
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Tue, May 28 - Thu, May 30
6:00 am - 7:30 amIAD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
9:25 pm - 10:52 pmDTW-IAD
1h 27mnonstop
$169Delta
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Tue, May 14 - Mon, May 20
6:03 am - 11:39 amIAD-DTW
5h 36m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$178United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 21
10:20 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
6:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$181United Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Thu, Oct 31
11:28 am - 5:03 pmIAD-DTW
5h 35m1 stop
11:53 am - 5:13 pmDTW-IAD
5h 20m1 stop
$185American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 5
5:31 pm - 9:57 pmIAD-DTW
4h 26m1 stop
7:48 pm - 12:01 amDTW-IAD
4h 13m1 stop
$186American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 13 - Sat, Aug 3
1:00 pm - 11:27 pmIAD-DTW
10h 27m3 stops
12:08 pm - 8:22 pmDTW-IAD
8h 14m1 stop
Fri, May 17 - Sat, May 25
12:03 pm - 9:18 amIAD-DTW
21h 15m1 stop
10:25 am - 10:57 amDTW-IAD
24h 32m1 stop
$325Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 4 - Mon, Jul 8
11:27 am - 9:11 amIAD-DTW
21h 44m1 stop
7:20 pm - 10:30 amDTW-IAD
15h 10m1 stop
$335Sun Country Air
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Wed, Jul 10 - Sun, Jul 14
1:00 pm - 6:46 pmIAD-DTW
29h 46m3 stops
5:12 pm - 11:20 amDTW-IAD
18h 08m3 stops
Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27

Flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

The average price of all flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Detroit, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The best deals for a one-way ticket found by KAYAK users over the last 3 days were on Delta ($85) and American Airlines ($93). The cheapest round-trip tickets were found on Delta ($166) and United Airlines ($178).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. They are Delta and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $118. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Delta.

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

Each day, there are between 11 and 13 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with an average flight time of 1h 37m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 83 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Dulles Airport to Detroit take?

Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles Airport generally make it to Detroit in 1h 30m. The flying distance between the two cities is 383 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 6:00 am and will be landing in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 7:30 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport jets off at 10:20 pm and lands at 11:58 pm.

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Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$85
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to Detroit 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 Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $85 for a one-way ticket and $166 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington Dulles Airport and Detroit?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

    Delta, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington Dulles Airport 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 $263 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 $275 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport to Detroit.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Washington Dulles Airport and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport 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 Dulles Airport 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 IAD to Detroit

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $150 or less one-way and $218 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly non-stop from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

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

Nonstop departures

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

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +12 more

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Nonstop returns

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

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

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Top 3 airlines serving from Dulles Intl 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dulles Intl to Detroit? 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 11028 reviews
7.9comfort
8.0entertainment
7.5food
8.2boarding
8.6crew
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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

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.

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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.
5/22Wed
nonstopDelta
1h 30mIAD-DTW
$85
5/6Mon
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
$90
5/14Tue
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 08mIAD-DTW
$93
5/6Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
4h 08mIAD-DTW
$98
5/24Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mIAD-DTW
$109
5/3Fri
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
$110
6/14Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mIAD-DTW
$115
5/17Fri
3 stops
24h 27mIAD-DTW
$138
5/24Fri
2 stops
18h 49mIAD-DTW
$145
7/18Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
21h 11mIAD-DTW
$248

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Last minute flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
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.
4/28Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
5/7Tue
nonstopDelta
1h 31mDTW-IAD
$199
4/28Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
5/4Sat
nonstopDelta
1h 26mDTW-IAD
$219
4/28Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mIAD-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 03mDTW-IAD
$228
4/28Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 19mIAD-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
5h 48mDTW-IAD
$235
4/28Sun
nonstopDelta
1h 32mIAD-DTW
5/7Tue
multi-stopDelta
5h 46mDTW-IAD
$238
4/24Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 18mIAD-DTW
5/8Wed
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 03mDTW-IAD
$260
4/25Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
1h 38mIAD-DTW
4/29Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 03mDTW-IAD
$334
4/28Sun
multi-stop
38h 33mIAD-DTW
5/2Thu
multi-stop
11h 36mDTW-IAD
$408
4/27Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 59mIAD-DTW
4/30Tue
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
4h 03mDTW-IAD
$452
4/26Fri
multi-stop
23h 35mIAD-DTW
4/28Sun
multi-stop
15h 22mDTW-IAD
$497

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Washington Dulles Airport - Detroit Flights

Departure:

Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)United States

Destination:

Detroit (DTW)United States

Return flight deals:

Detroit - Washington Dulles Airport

Cabin classes:

$452
$425
$414
$154