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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, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 22
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1:00 pm - 12:42 amDCA-DTW
11h 42m1 stop
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6:00 am - 5:01 pmDTW-DCA
11h 01m1 stop
$160Frontier
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Thu, Jun 5 - Mon, Jun 9
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7:00 am - 12:44 amDCA-DTW
17h 44m1 stop
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11:36 am - 9:59 pmDTW-DCA
10h 23m1 stop
$161Frontier
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jul 2
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10:40 pm - 12:26 amDCA-DTW
1h 46mnonstop
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5:23 pm - 6:59 pmDTW-DCA
1h 36mnonstop
$179American Airlines
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Sat, May 31 - Sat, Jun 7
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8:04 pm - 10:05 pmDCA-DTW
2h 01mnonstop
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6:01 am - 7:38 amDTW-DCA
1h 37mnonstop
$184American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 14 - Wed, Jun 18
Delta Logo
9:39 am - 11:14 amDCA-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
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5:29 pm - 6:59 pmDTW-DCA
1h 30mnonstop
$189Delta
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Mon, Jun 2 - Sat, Jun 7
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7:54 pm - 9:32 pmDCA-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
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7:05 am - 8:35 amDTW-DCA
1h 30mnonstop
$194Delta
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Fri, Jul 11 - Tue, Jul 15
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6:00 am - 10:10 amDCA-DTW
4h 10m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 11:50 pmDTW-DCA
4h 15m1 stop
$209Southwest
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
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4:15 pm - 9:40 pmDCA-DTW
5h 25m1 stop
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7:30 am - 2:09 pmDTW-DCA
6h 39m1 stop
$240JetBlue
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Fri, Jul 11 - Wed, Jul 16
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 10:10 amDCA-DTW
4h 10m1 stop
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6:05 am - 12:45 pmDTW-DCA
6h 40m2 stops
$254Southwest
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Mon, Jun 23 - Tue, Jun 24
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1:45 pm - 7:30 pmDCA-DTW
5h 45m1 stop
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7:30 am - 3:08 pmDTW-DCA
7h 38m1 stop
$316JetBlue
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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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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 Thursday 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 Fridays 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 November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $311 and $308 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$80
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% 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.
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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 $80 for a one-way ticket and $160 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?

    Delta, American Airlines, 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 Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Detroit are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $281 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $293 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • 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 $141 or less one-way and $244 or less round-trip.

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

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

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, American Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

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Direct returns

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

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +6 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +7 more

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Top airlines flying 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.
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8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7946 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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

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.

The airplanes were so old and out-dated it was terrifying to fly on them.

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

At the beginning of the flight there was some turbulence and the announcement was made that there would be no beverage service. The turbulence only last about 5 minutes then it was smooth sailing. I noticed that first class got their service, but the rest of us did not.

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.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

Excellent! The gate agents were kind enough to rebook me on an earlier flight saving me from a 6 hour layover. Even my luggage made it despite the fact that the connection was technically too narrow. The flight itself was very comfortable, roomy, and clean. Plenty of space for my carryon items with plugs to charge my phone. After a long international flight of 14 hours, this was an excellent way to end my travels!

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

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