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$107 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Detroit to Reagan-National departing on 2/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$189
Overall average: $304
Delta
Thu 3/5Mon 3/9
DTW - DCA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$107
Typical prices: $147-$261
Frontier
Sat 2/14
DTW - DCA • 1 stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members.
DCA is easily accessible via the metro line.
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Delta
Cheapest • from $189 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Reagan-National (DTW-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Reagan-National that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Reagan-National

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
7:10 am - 8:53 am
DTW
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DCA
1h 43mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:40 am - 11:18 am
DCA
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DTW
1h 38mnonstop
$189Delta
Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
Frontier Logo
5:21 pm - 4:59 pm
DTW
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DCA
23h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 11:40 pm
DCA
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DTW
9h 40m
1 stop
$190Frontier
Fri, Mar 13 - Mon, Mar 16
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 3:59 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 41mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:22 pm - 10:16 pm
DCA
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DTW
1h 54mnonstop
$192American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Mar 1
American Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:46 am
DTW
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DCA
1h 41mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 10:19 pm
DCA
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DTW
1h 54mnonstop
$194American Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Frontier Logo
11:00 am - 1:15 pm
DTW
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DCA
50h 15m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 11:55 pm
DCA
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DTW
29h 55m
1 stop
$198Frontier
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
Frontier Logo
5:14 pm - 1:02 pm
DTW
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DCA
19h 48m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 11:55 pm
DCA
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DTW
9h 55m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Fri, Feb 13 - Mon, Feb 16
Delta Logo
9:28 pm - 10:57 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 29mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:54 am - 11:40 am
DCA
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DTW
1h 46mnonstop
$204Delta
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Feb 25
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 4:59 pm
DTW
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DCA
10h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 11:40 pm
DCA
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DTW
9h 40m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
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7:30 am - 1:33 pm
DTW
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DCA
6h 03m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
1:20 pm - 10:04 pm
DCA
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DTW
8h 44m
1 stop
$207JetBlue
Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 7
Frontier Logo
8:30 am - 9:59 pm
DTW
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DCA
13h 29m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 7:07 am
DCA
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DTW
37h 07m
2 stops
$209Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Reagan-National flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Reagan Washington National Airport back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is August, where tickets cost $222 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $304 and $297 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $250, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Reagan-National

 
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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$107
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 5% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 16% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Reagan-National 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 Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $107 for a one-way ticket and $189 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route: Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and Air France.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $303 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $250 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and DCA 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 Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $219 or less one-way and $205 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Friday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta

American Airlines, Delta

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Reagan-National

 
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 Reagan-National? 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4268 reviews
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jan 2026
PHX - MDW
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All good except once again bags took an hour at Midway Airport Happens all the time. Ridiculous

Everything went smoothly and we even arrived a little bit early.

Great vacation. Can't wait till next year for another one.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

The seats were comfortable, and the boarding process was pretty smooth.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The staff was very friendly, professional, and courteous. The overall flight was a great experience.

The crew canceled the complementary snack and drink in anticipation of turbulence that never materialized. I was counting on the drink (water) to take the the doses of medication - prescribed for my heart condition - that were due during the flight. Since no snack or meal was served on this flight, I cannot rate the food quality. Otherwise, this flight was excellent.

Departure was delayed more than 1/2 hour while we waited for luggage (only) transfer from another flight/plane. Once approved for takeoff, the flight was excellent.

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Outdated equipment in disrepair, wifi inoperable. Broken seats, taped air vents, generally poor condition, the 717 showed its age and lack of upkeep.

My flight out of Baton Rouge to Atlanta was delayed by a half hour. This got us into Atlanta airport 30 minutes late. I ran through the airport to get to my connecting flight. As I approached the boarding gate, I saw the boarding door was still open and a passenger was being checked in. But when I got to the gate, the boarding agent told me they had already given away my seat and there were no empty seats on that flight. So I had to take a later flight. That has never happened to me before. Very frustrating.

Connection through Atlanta was difficult. Mechanical issue on plane caused a two hour delay. New gate was a mile away.

No WiFi. Comfort plus should have alcohol provided, crew only offered water or tea. Who the heck wants tea?

The flight was delayed and oversold. I volunteered to give up my seat for compensation. Thinking I could get a good night's sleep instead of arriving home at 2 am. It took over an hour to get the new reservation confirmed, three different gate attendants, and two red coats. It took even longer to confirm the overnight hotel, and when I arrived, the line was 45 minutes long, with two people checking in, and at least 15 people slowly, very slowly—no food except frozen convenience food, no coupon for food from airlines. Slept, headed back to the airport, and that flight had an equipment change and a gate change just as they were about to board. It took an additional hour to board as they cleaned the plane from storage.

There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

Safe made to destination. Late to start at GVA for icy reasons but we fought our next fly.

Miserable. They moved my seat, but canceled the next leg of my flight. I resolved the issue at my transfer, but that resulted in lost luggage that has taken days off my schedule with no resolution. Worse, they fail to interface effectively with Lufthansa, forcing me to bounce between two equally useless help desks. The apps are unable to handle the situation, the bag dropped off the tracker, and while the call centers are polite, they do not provide written information to assist with cross-airline communication.

l really enjoy very much the flight was very pleasant

The flight was delayed for 1:30 hours for maintenance issues. They should give more information about connecting flights. For a Business Cabin the Crew was mediocre.

The food is terrible. The same pasta or chicken with bad taste and presentation

It was probably one of the worst flights I’ve been on. The restrooms were never cleaned or stocked. The food was very subpar, and i usually enjoy airline food, so I was disappointed. It was just all around a bad experience. The only saving grace was the flight attendants.

It was a good trip. Flight Attendants were friendly and responsive.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

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