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

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Cheapest round-trip
$191
Overall average: $301
Frontier
Tue 5/12Sat 5/16
DCA - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$197
Typical prices: $249-$419
American Airlines
Wed 4/8Tue 4/14
DCA - DTW • Non-stop
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Delta's Comfort Plus offers extra legroom for comfort.
DCA is easy to reach via the city’s metro line.
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Cheapest • Avg $176 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 30m (one-way)
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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

Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 11:59 pm
DCA
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DTW
16h 59m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:55 am - 9:58 pm
DTW
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DCA
14h 03m
1 stop
$191Frontier
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:00 am - 10:58 am
DCA
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DTW
27h 58m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
11:54 am - 1:00 pm
DTW
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DCA
25h 06m
1 stop
$192Frontier
Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 14
American Airlines Logo
12:29 pm - 2:20 pm
DCA
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DTW
1h 51mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 4:34 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 44mnonstop
$197American Airlines
Fri, Apr 24 - Sun, Apr 26
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 9:42 pm
DCA
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DTW
7h 43m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:27 pm - 1:00 pm
DTW
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DCA
14h 33m
1 stop
$201Frontier
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
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9:39 am - 11:14 am
DCA
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DTW
1h 35mnonstop
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3:51 pm - 5:27 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 36mnonstop
$205Delta
Fri, Apr 24 - Tue, Apr 28
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7:56 pm - 9:36 pm
DCA
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DTW
1h 40mnonstop
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7:05 am - 8:37 am
DTW
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DCA
1h 32mnonstop
$207Delta
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 19
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 10:58 am
DCA
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DTW
26h 58m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
10:27 pm - 9:59 pm
DTW
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DCA
23h 32m
1 stop
$212Frontier
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 4
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12:30 pm - 2:06 pm
DCA
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DTW
1h 36mnonstop
Delta Logo
9:22 pm - 10:50 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 28mnonstop
$213Delta
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
American Airlines Logo
10:59 am - 12:49 pm
DCA
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DTW
1h 50mnonstop
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11:19 am - 1:00 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 41mnonstop
$214American Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Mon, Apr 13
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7:59 pm - 9:46 pm
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DTW
1h 47mnonstop
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5:30 pm - 6:59 pm
DTW
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DCA
1h 29mnonstop
$215Delta
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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 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 August, where tickets cost $247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $348 and $329 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $275 on average.

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 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Reagan-National to Detroit

 
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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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 $90 for a one-way ticket and $191 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, JetBlue, and Air Canada 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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 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 oneworld 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 $295 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 $224 or less one-way and $271 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 3 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 4324 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

10.0 ExcellentMartie, Mar 2026
LGB - BNA
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Southwest was greaat! The most expensive but the least upsetting for those we were flying to see.

I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

First class is comfortable. Enjoyed a movie and was able to relax compared to coach.

No pilots so we were two hours late taking off and then no gate agents when we arrived in Salt Lake.

Absolutely no communication on why there's a delay and multiple flight time reschedules. I would have canceled the flight and drove back home if I known it was going to be rescheduled 3 or 4 times.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

The flight was flying with 30% capacity. The flight my seat from preferred seating to back of the seat. Even though i can understand that this was to balance the flight weight. The flight attendance decided to do the serving near my seat and in the middle , their noices woke me up from sleep , when i realized that the service has ended and when they were going back asked for a coffee, for which they answered they have completed teh service in my location. That really upset me as they woke me up and also rejected the coffee i asked. I ended up landing with a headache, thanks to the crew that screwed up my travel

The flight went very well, but the flight attendants didn't serve and food or drinks other than 1st class due to rough air but to be honest it wasn't that bumpy and I felt that they could've at least offered water and coffee perhaps. Also serving 1st class only is a bad look. I've been in 1st class many times and I would've felt that if the turbulence was too rough for the main cabin, it would be too rough for 1st class too.

Flight was delayed due to crew being not on time

Boarding was efficient and smooth. Departure time was on time. Arrival to Detroit was early. Average food . Average crew service Very average cabin comfort. Nothing spectacular one way ir another, except for the excellent on time performance.

Flight was delayed. No information on why it was delayed. After we boarded the flight, , the crew made announcement that the captain hs not arrived and he will take 15 mins more to arrive. Passengers were just sitting patiently for the captain to arrive and start, Terrible experience.

This was my first time flying Delta ever and I had a great experience!

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

Flight delay for mechanical. Inbound arrived on time. No one said why mechanical delay.

Flight boarded, departed and landed on time. Excellent service from flight attendant in FIRST

This was one of the most frustrating travel experiences I've had to date. I had changed my flight day of to this one as it was slated to depart on time. It ended up being so delayed that my original flight took off before this one did. The boarding process began but eventually stopped and everyone had to get off the plane as a problem was identified. The person at the front desk just tried to laugh it off as if this wasn't already a huge inconvenience. From there, we eventually got to board only to sit at the gate for an additional hour because of some additional issue. This was extremely frustrating and caused a lot of stress.

It was a little concerning to hear the ground crew arguing with the flight crew over baggage space. Instead of taking them and checking them, they started checking for space in the first class cabin moving items around like the flight crew didn't know what they were doing. I was embarrassed for them.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

delayed due to weather. Could not communicate with family since the wifi was broken

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

Flight delay was communicated before leaving for airport which caused it to be a non-event. Great flight and crew!

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