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$66 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Washington Dulles Airport

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Dulles Intl (DTW-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Dulles Intl 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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Sat, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 7
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5:50 pm - 10:56 pmDTW-IAD
5h 06m1 stop
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9:00 am - 8:16 amIAD-DTW
23h 16m1 stop
Mon, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 8
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 11:16 pmDTW-IAD
7h 34m1 stop
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9:00 am - 2:47 pmIAD-DTW
5h 47m1 stop
$132Frontier
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Sat, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 10
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5:15 pm - 11:55 pmDTW-IAD
6h 40m1 stop
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5:44 pm - 8:00 amIAD-DTW
14h 16m1 stop
Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
Frontier Logo
2:52 pm - 7:55 pmDTW-IAD
5h 03m1 stop
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9:15 am - 2:07 pmIAD-DTW
4h 52m1 stop
$143Frontier
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Fri, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 5
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12:24 pm - 7:51 pmDTW-IAD
7h 27m1 stop
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8:40 am - 5:12 pmIAD-DTW
8h 32m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
3:42 pm - 12:15 amDTW-IAD
8h 33m1 stop
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7:14 pm - 8:44 amIAD-DTW
13h 30m1 stop
$145Frontier
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15
Frontier Logo
12:12 pm - 8:53 pmDTW-IAD
8h 41m1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:00 am - 2:47 pmIAD-DTW
5h 47m1 stop
$146Frontier
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
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2:35 pm - 4:10 pmDTW-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
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10:18 pm - 11:59 pmIAD-DTW
1h 41mnonstop
$159United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
2:45 pm - 4:21 pmDTW-IAD
1h 36mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
10:18 pm - 11:59 pmIAD-DTW
1h 41mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 11:01 pmDTW-IAD
1h 31mnonstop
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5:05 am - 6:41 amIAD-DTW
1h 36mnonstop
$197Delta
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AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Delta's free Wi-Fi benefits SkyMiles members onboard.
United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom comfort.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $132 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 38% compared to booking last minute.
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July
Cheapest • 16% price drop
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Cheapest round-trip
$131
Overall average: $270
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/4Tue 10/7
DTW - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$159
Typical prices: $193-339
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Dulles Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing onboard connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for elite status holders and premium cabin passengers.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Premier Access check-in provides priority treatment for bags and faster service.

Airports
DTW

For early departures, consider staying at an airport hotel offering parking deals and shuttle service to DTW.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro for a convenient 50-minute ride from IAD to downtown D.C.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Dulles Intl flights

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

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington Dulles Airport on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Detroit to Washington Dulles Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport is July, where tickets cost $208 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are October and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $270 and $268 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 38% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Dulles Intl

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $66 for a one-way ticket and $131 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Washington Dulles Airport?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at Washington Dulles Airport, also known as Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Washington Dulles Airport 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 $243 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $278 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and IAD 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles 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. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $178 or less one-way and $282 or less round-trip.

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

Direct departures

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

Monday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Tuesday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Thursday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Friday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Saturday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Sunday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

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Direct returns

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

Monday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Tuesday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Wednesday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Thursday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Friday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Saturday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

Sunday

Delta, United Airlines

Delta, United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Detroit to Dulles Intl

 
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 Dulles Intl? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7954 reviews
7.3Food
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
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Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025CLT - BOS
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Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

Mechanic delay in addition to a 2 hour change in takeoff time was frustrating.

Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Seats were new and comfortable. Staff was fine. Missed my connection due to weather -which wasn’t their fault- but got no help at all. Gate staff sent me to customer service, which was and stayed unstaffed. Sign with QR code directed me to call or chat. Chat was useless. Call was returned after an hour. No itinerary offered by Frontier could get me home in less than 30 hours. Rebooked with another airline and got a partial refund that came to about 10 percent of what I paid to get home.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

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