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$90 Find Cheap Flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit

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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to Detroit (DCA-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reagan-National 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Reagan-National to Detroit

Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
6:31 pm - 12:46 amDCA-DTW
30h 15m1 stop
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6:10 am - 12:10 pmDTW-DCA
30h 00m1 stop
$173Frontier
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Fri, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 5
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 12:46 amDCA-DTW
11h 46m1 stop
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6:10 am - 12:10 pmDTW-DCA
30h 00m1 stop
$174Frontier
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Sat, Oct 11 - Wed, Oct 15
American Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 4:28 pmDCA-DTW
1h 39mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:45 amDTW-DCA
1h 30mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 23
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7:29 am - 9:09 amDCA-DTW
1h 40mnonstop
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9:47 am - 11:23 amDTW-DCA
1h 36mnonstop
$190American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:36 amDCA-DTW
1h 36mnonstop
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9:31 pm - 10:59 pmDTW-DCA
1h 28mnonstop
$197Delta
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 6
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:30 amDCA-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:31 pm - 10:59 pmDTW-DCA
1h 28mnonstop
$207Delta
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Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
2:45 pm - 8:50 pmDCA-DTW
6h 05m1 stop
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6:45 pm - 10:55 pmDTW-DCA
4h 10m1 stop
$209Southwest
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
Southwest Logo
6:05 am - 2:05 pmDCA-DTW
8h 00m2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 1:00 pmDTW-DCA
6h 00m1 stop
$214Southwest
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
JetBlue Logo
6:25 am - 11:30 amDCA-DTW
5h 05m1 stop
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12:16 pm - 7:22 pmDTW-DCA
7h 06m1 stop
$237JetBlue
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Sun, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 12
JetBlue Logo
4:55 pm - 2:17 pmDCA-DTW
21h 22m1 stop
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11:34 am - 5:00 pmDTW-DCA
5h 26m1 stop
$240JetBlue
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
DCA is easy to reach via the city’s metro line.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $173 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 30% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 24% price drop
May
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$173
Overall average: $293
Frontier
Thu 10/2Sun 10/5
DCA - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$189
Typical prices: $219-370
American Airlines
Sat 10/11Thu 10/16
DCA - DTW • Non-stop
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Expert advice for your flight from Reagan-National to Detroit

 
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.
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Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to three extra inches of legroom, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, perfect for staying connected.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

Basic Economy offers low fares but includes late boarding and no seat assignment until check-in.


Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, ideal for short flights.

Airports
DCA

DCA is easy to reach via the city’s metro line, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown. Ideal for quick access to flights.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
DTW

DTW offers multiple transportation options to the city, including rideshare, taxis, and a bus route from downtown taking about an hour.

Read more about DTWby Ramsey Qubein
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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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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DCA and DTW

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Ramsey Qubein

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 Reagan-National to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit?

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

When flying from Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Reagan Washington National Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is February, where tickets cost $219 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $334 and $317 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 30% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 24% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from Reagan-National to Detroit

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

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $173 for a round-trip.

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

    No

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

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

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

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Reagan Washington National Airport to Detroit flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $378 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 $283 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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 Reagan Washington National 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. Reagan-National Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $150 or less one-way and $245 or less round-trip.

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

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Reagan-National 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 Reagan-National 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
SouthwestOverall score based on 4242 reviews
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

10.0 ExcellentG, Sep 2025LAS - ATL
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I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

Southwest like most American domestic airlines, is a mediocre airline. But it is among the cheapest. Oh well.

My flight was delayed 50 minutes and we were rushed to board to then sit for 15 minutes until the pilot arrived. Unacceptable since we could have waited to board. Also the delayed flight was updated AFTER we boarded to more than the 10 minutes as originally stated.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

There was no problems, just a little uncomfortable with seats that do not lay back a little

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

Given it’s a red-eye into Charolotte, we didn’t get any food. The survey does not include “N/A” so the rating will be skewed.

Great. Quick and quiet and east. The breakfast choices were a welcome surprise!

It took way too long to diagnose and solve the problem of a broken crew member cabin seat. Though compensation for the volunteer who left the flight was very kind.

We fly American Airlines quite a bit. And we always fly business class when traveling internationally. We were a bit disappointed with the comfort of this particular plane as well as the entertainment options.

The AA staff person who checked our bags was curt and almost rude. The FA also seemed unhappy doing her job. Overall it was like riding the school bus back in grade school.

They are still charging me after taking 466 and 833 for round trip from AR to to Bradley airport from 19 to 21. Then poor experience. Am hurt and I will say it on social media. Please stay away from this airline. I see in my bank account they are still taking 644. Am trying to stop it. I used to fly United airlines and I suggest that if you don't want extra charges and good service you go back there. American airlines delayed my flight again and I was late for my meeting, no recompensation but charging me over and over.

They changed our Gate 5 times, and concourse twice. Changed our seats twice.

It was one of my worst flight ever. First they were changing the gate for at least 4 times, changing from gate D7 to D12 to D44. Considering the size of the Miami Airport, we are talking about long distance and the train at the airport was not working. Then the flight was delayed around one hour. Then finally we boarded into the plane and when everybody was seated, there was an announcement that there is an issue with one of the tire of the plane, so we all had to get out of the plane with our belongings, to replace the tire. So we had around 2.5-hour delay

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

American Airlines initially postponed the flight. Then they cancelled it an rescheduled us on a flight that would take over 24 hours with multiple stops. They then changed this flight to a reasonable alternative the next day which they later cancelled and replaced with a flight that would take off with an additional 16 hour delay. They blamed weather but I noticed (at 4am) that Delta had direct flights from Charlotte to Detroit. I went on line. Booked it and was in Detroit buy 9am. The interesting thing is they did a similar thing to a family member just 2 days earlier. I don't think I will fly American unless I have to.

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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