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Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Delta

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $144 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $316 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 717-200 variants.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 85% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 2% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $295 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $440, a difference of $145. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 28%, afternoon flights for 15%, and night flights for 14%.

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:39 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 12:04 am.

The flight takes about 1h 39m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 27% above the route average of $312. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 39m, covering 383 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $155 to $1,032. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $149, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 07m, compared with 7h 24m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 14h 05m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $249 to $400, with an average of $312 over the past 12 months. Anything below $249 counts as a good deal.

Delta is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.