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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Detroit

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dulles Intl to Detroit

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Dulles Intl to Detroit.
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6:00 am - 7:31 amIAD-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
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9:25 pm - 10:54 pmDTW-IAD
1h 29mnonstop
$179Delta
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Thu, May 29 - Fri, May 30
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5:26 pm - 6:00 pmIAD-DTW
24h 34m1 stop
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12:54 pm - 4:36 pmDTW-IAD
27h 42m1 stop
$181Frontier
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Thu, May 15 - Sun, May 18
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5:15 am - 3:09 pmIAD-DTW
9h 54m1 stop
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3:38 pm - 11:43 pmDTW-IAD
8h 05m1 stop
$182Frontier
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Wed, May 28 - Sat, Jun 7
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2:05 pm - 10:51 amIAD-DTW
20h 46m1 stop
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12:18 pm - 11:54 pmDTW-IAD
11h 36m1 stop
$183Frontier
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Tue, May 27 - Wed, Jun 11
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5:10 pm - 6:50 pmIAD-DTW
1h 40mnonstop
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2:30 pm - 4:04 pmDTW-IAD
1h 34mnonstop
$184United Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
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5:13 pm - 10:05 pmIAD-DTW
4h 52m1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:35 amDTW-IAD
1h 35mnonstop
$195United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 22
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6:10 am - 11:23 amIAD-DTW
5h 13m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 12:19 pmDTW-IAD
16h 09m1 stop
Mon, Jun 16 - Sun, Jun 22
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3:13 pm - 11:45 pmIAD-DTW
32h 32m2 stops
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4:23 pm - 8:37 pmDTW-IAD
4h 14m1 stop
Mon, Jun 23 - Mon, Jun 30
American Airlines Logo
8:06 pm - 12:11 amIAD-DTW
4h 05m1 stop
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5:16 pm - 12:02 amDTW-IAD
6h 46m1 stop
$264American Airlines
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Sat, May 17 - Fri, May 23
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9:11 am - 2:44 pmIAD-DTW
5h 33m1 stop
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7:55 am - 1:22 pmDTW-IAD
5h 27m1 stop
$275American Airlines
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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 premium cabin and elite status passengers.

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


United's Priority Boarding places you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.

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Dulles now has the Silver Line Metro, offering a convenient 50-minute ride to downtown D.C. Check schedules as it doesn't run 24 hours.

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For easy airport navigation, name your airline to taxi drivers to avoid being dropped at the wrong terminal.

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

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

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 round-trip 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 July, where tickets cost $241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $304 and $304 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 $438, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

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 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$85
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% 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.
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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 $179 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?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit flight route: Delta, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 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 $257 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 $294 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $140 or less one-way and $254 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to Detroit?

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

Direct departures

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

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +10 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +10 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +10 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +10 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +10 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +10 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +10 more

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Direct returns

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

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Avianca, +10 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +11 more

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Top airlines flying 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7936 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

8.0 ExcellentFredrick, Apr 2025GSO - DTW
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Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Boarding in Amsterdam is always chaotic. KLM/ Delta has not streamlined or made it efficient as it was boarding in Detroit . The food was mediocre The crew was unfriendly and more focused on getting things done quickly rather than service with a smile .

Lower number on this flight so spaced out passengers. Able to enjoy more room to relax during flight. It was lovely.

Broken jer bridge. Poor communication about it. Lost 2 of 4 luggage pieces

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

Coach seating is debilitating, neither my husband or I can walk the following day

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

The flight was heavily booked so boarding was a lengthy process. The FA’s were rather abrupt during this process but became more gracious as the flight went on. Breakfast (puffed pastry and chewy sausage) was pretty horrible but there was fruit and yogurt which they didn’t mess up. Overall it was fine.

Liked nothing. As per previous segment it was delay delay delay.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

First class felt like economy, seats were horrible, food was horrible, staff inattentive

EVen warmer in the plane it think it was 24+ degrees

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