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7:29 pm - 8:57 pmDTW-BWI
1h 28mnonstop
4:24 pm - 5:58 pmBWI-DTW
1h 34mnonstop
$38Frontier
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Wed, May 29 - Sat, Jun 1
7:29 pm - 8:57 pmDTW-BWI
1h 28mnonstop
11:14 am - 12:45 pmBWI-DTW
1h 31mnonstop
$39Frontier
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Wed, May 29 - Wed, Jun 5
4:58 pm - 7:10 amDTW-BWI
14h 12m1 stop
8:00 pm - 9:06 amBWI-DTW
13h 06m1 stop
$94Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
4:58 pm - 8:42 amDTW-BWI
15h 44m2 stops
10:12 pm - 9:06 amBWI-DTW
10h 54m1 stop
$98Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Tue, Jun 4
9:34 pm - 10:58 pmDTW-IAD
1h 24mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:40 amIAD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
$169Delta
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Sat, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 2
7:25 am - 8:54 amDTW-DCA
1h 29mnonstop
10:00 am - 11:40 amDCA-DTW
1h 40mnonstop
$169Delta
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Sat, Jun 29 - Mon, Jul 1
6:00 am - 7:33 amDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
8:35 am - 10:10 amIAD-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
$174United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Mon, Jul 1
6:00 am - 7:33 amDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
$184United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
6:23 am - 8:00 amDTW-DCA
1h 37mnonstop
10:00 pm - 11:44 pmDCA-DTW
1h 44mnonstop
$203American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 26
6:05 am - 7:40 amDTW-DCA
1h 35mnonstop
10:08 pm - 11:53 pmDCA-DTW
1h 45mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Fri, Jun 28 - Sun, Jun 30
7:21 pm - 8:47 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
$42Frontier
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Wed, Jun 19
6:35 pm - 8:42 amDTW-BWI
14h 07m1 stop
$44Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 28
9:25 pm - 10:53 pmDTW-IAD
1h 28mnonstop
$85Delta
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Tue, Jun 4
10:14 am - 11:55 amDTW-DCA
1h 41mnonstop
$85American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13
6:00 am - 10:43 amDTW-DCA
4h 43m1 stop
$92JetBlue
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Thu, Jun 13
7:15 am - 8:44 amDTW-IAD
1h 29mnonstop
$109Delta
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5:36 pm - 10:29 pmDTW-IAD
4h 53m1 stop
$118United Airlines
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Thu, May 30
5:36 pm - 10:29 pmDTW-IAD
4h 53m1 stop
$124United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 4
5:20 pm - 6:53 pmDTW-DCA
1h 33mnonstop
$126American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 17
6:00 am - 12:40 pmDTW-DCA
6h 40m1 stop
$187JetBlue
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Wed, May 22
10:36 am - 12:04 pmDTW-BWI
1h 28mnonstop
11:14 am - 12:48 pmBWI-DTW
1h 34mnonstop
$70Frontier
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
9:55 pm - 11:19 pmDTW-BWI
1h 24mnonstop
11:14 am - 12:48 pmBWI-DTW
1h 34mnonstop
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
3:55 pm - 5:46 pmDTW-BWI
25h 51m1 stop
6:30 am - 5:45 pmBWI-DTW
11h 15m1 stop
$167Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
9:55 pm - 11:19 pmDTW-BWI
1h 24mnonstop
9:20 pm - 12:50 pmBWI-DTW
15h 30m1 stop
$181Spirit Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Mon, May 27
9:25 pm - 10:52 pmDTW-IAD
1h 27mnonstop
1:24 pm - 2:59 pmIAD-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
$244Delta
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
6:06 am - 7:40 amDTW-DCA
1h 34mnonstop
7:43 am - 9:26 amDCA-DTW
1h 43mnonstop
$244American Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
3:34 pm - 7:20 pmDTW-DCA
3h 46m1 stop
7:43 am - 9:26 amDCA-DTW
1h 43mnonstop
$252American Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
4:16 pm - 9:45 pmDTW-IAD
5h 29m1 stop
9:40 am - 11:07 amIAD-DTW
1h 27mnonstop
$253Delta
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
11:25 am - 3:37 pmDTW-DCA
4h 12m1 stop
10:10 am - 2:58 pmDCA-DTW
4h 48m1 stop
$293United Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
11:59 am - 4:19 pmDTW-IAD
4h 20m1 stop
8:35 am - 2:58 pmIAD-DTW
6h 23m1 stop
$323United Airlines
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 29
7:29 pm - 8:55 pmDTW-BWI
1h 26mnonstop
11:18 am - 12:50 pmBWI-DTW
1h 32mnonstop
$59Frontier
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Wed, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 10
6:48 pm - 8:16 pmDTW-BWI
1h 28mnonstop
11:44 am - 1:18 pmBWI-DTW
1h 34mnonstop
$66Frontier
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Sat, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 3
10:36 am - 12:04 pmDTW-BWI
1h 28mnonstop
11:14 am - 12:48 pmBWI-DTW
1h 34mnonstop
$70Frontier
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Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
9:55 pm - 11:19 pmDTW-BWI
1h 24mnonstop
11:14 am - 12:48 pmBWI-DTW
1h 34mnonstop
Mon, May 20 - Wed, May 22
9:34 pm - 10:58 pmDTW-IAD
1h 24mnonstop
6:10 am - 7:40 amIAD-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
$169Delta
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Sat, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 2
9:25 pm - 10:56 pmDTW-DCA
1h 31mnonstop
6:05 am - 7:35 amDCA-DTW
1h 30mnonstop
$169Delta
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Sat, Jun 29 - Tue, Jul 2
6:00 am - 7:33 amDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
8:35 am - 10:10 amIAD-DTW
1h 35mnonstop
$174United Airlines
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Tue, May 28 - Mon, Jul 1
6:00 am - 7:33 amDTW-IAD
1h 33mnonstop
10:20 pm - 11:58 pmIAD-DTW
1h 38mnonstop
$184United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 14 - Mon, Jun 17
6:23 am - 8:00 amDTW-DCA
1h 37mnonstop
10:00 pm - 11:44 pmDCA-DTW
1h 44mnonstop
$203American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22 - Thu, Sep 26
6:05 am - 7:40 amDTW-DCA
1h 35mnonstop
10:08 pm - 11:53 pmDCA-DTW
1h 45mnonstop
$204American Airlines
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Flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C..
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. cost $19 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Baltimore. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $35.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C., you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. is May, where tickets cost $206 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and November, where the average cost of tickets is $308 and $263 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C., you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 81 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Detroit to Washington, D.C. found on KAYAK was with Frontier for $42. Frontier proposed a round-trip connection from $38 and Spirit Airlines from $94.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?

The airlines most regularly connecting Detroit to Washington, D.C. are Delta (20 flights per day), American Airlines (5 flights per day), and Southwest (4 flights per day).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Washington, D.C.?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C..
There are 6 airlines that fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C.. They are: American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Frontier at $31 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Washington, D.C. per day?

Each day, there are between 29 and 37 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Washington, D.C., with an average flight time of 1h 30m. The most common departure time is 6:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Each week, there are 238 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Saturday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Washington, D.C.?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C. take?

Nonstop flights from Detroit generally make it to Washington, D.C. in 1h 24m. The flying distance between the two cities is 403 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 5:35 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. at 7:00 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. jets off at 9:52 pm and lands at 11:22 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

November

Cheapest flight

$38
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Baltimore

When to book flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Washington, D.C. flights

  • Can I bring my pet on the flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes, all three airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines, allow pets on board. However, some specific regulations and guidelines need to be followed. Generally, small dogs and cats can travel in the cabin, while larger pets may need to be transported in the cargo hold. Each airline may have size and breed restrictions; fees are usually associated with bringing pets.

  • Are there kid-friendly services available on the flights?

    Yes, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines provide kid-friendly services to ensure a pleasant journey for young travelers. These services may include special meals, in-flight entertainment options suitable for kids, and assistance for unaccompanied minors. Each airline has its offerings, so it's best to check their websites or contact customer service for more detailed information.

  • What transportation options are available from Washington, D.C. airports?

    Washington, D.C. airports offer taxis, rideshares (Uber/Lyft), public transportation (Metro, buses), shuttles, and private car services. Reagan National Airport (DCA) connects to the Metro, while Dulles Airport (IAD) has a bus service to the Metro. Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) has a rail station and various transportation options.

  • Can I request a special meal on the flight?

    You can request a special meal on your flight if you have specific dietary requirements. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines offer various special meal options, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and kosher. It is recommended to make this request in advance during the booking process or by contacting the airline's customer service.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington, D.C. was $42 for a one-way ticket and $38 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    On your way to Washington, D.C., you’ll fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You’ll be landing in one of Washington, D.C.’s 2 airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    Delta, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Washington, D.C., with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $258 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 $251 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Detroit to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from Detroit 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 Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $44 or less one-way and $66 or less round-trip.
  • When booking a flight from Detroit (DTW) to Washington, D.C. (WAS), various airlines offer different ticket classes to suit your preferences. Delta Air Lines provides Economy, Comfort, and First Class options, while Southwest Airlines offers Business Select, Anytime, and Wanna Get Away fares. United Airlines offers Economy, Premium Economy, and Business/First Class options. Make sure to compare the amenities and prices of each class before making your choice.
  • Several Detroit to Washington, D.C. airlines offer special amenities to enhance your travel experience. Delta Air Lines provides in-flight Wi-Fi, complimentary snacks, beverages, and Delta Studio for entertainment. Southwest Airlines offers free live TV and movies, complimentary snacks, and non-alcoholic beverages. United Airlines provides Wi-Fi, personal device entertainment, and a wide selection of snacks and beverages.
  • If you're concerned about carbon emissions, consider airlines that prioritize environmentally-friendly practices. Delta Air Lines has implemented various sustainability initiatives, such as investing in more fuel-efficient aircraft, using sustainable aviation fuel, and reducing single-use plastics. Southwest Airlines aims to reduce carbon emissions through fuel efficiency measures and operational improvements. United Airlines is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 through sustainable aviation fuel and carbon capture technology.
  • Depending on the airline and route, some flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. may involve layovers. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines offer both direct flights and flights with layovers. Layovers allow you to explore another city or relax at the airport before your next flight.
  • Each airline has its own baggage policies, so it's important to familiarize yourself with them before your trip. Delta Air Lines allows one free carry-on bag and one personal item, with additional checked baggage available for a fee. Southwest Airlines offers two free checked bags and one carry-on bag with specific size and weight restrictions. United Airlines permits one free carry-on bag and one personal item, with checked baggage fees varying based on the fare type and destination.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

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

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Washington, D.C.

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +12 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Thursday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Friday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Saturday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

Sunday

ANA, Aeromexico, Air France, +13 more

ANA, Aeromexico, +14 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Washington, D.C.. 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 Detroit to Washington, D.C.? 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
DeltaOverall score based on 10691 reviews
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

4.0 OkayPatricia, May 2024DTW - CDG
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Boarding was chaotic. I didn’t finish dinner because I went to bed early. Breakfast omelet was overcooked and tasteless but croissant was better than usual. Plane was dirty—crumbs in every seam and lavatory was poorly maintained (paint peeling, etc.) and toilet paper had not been refreshed before takeoff. No cubby for storage in first and seat was narrow.

Wifi wasn’t working well so we couldn't view any media.

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Crew was great. Friendly, calm, interesting, happy to be there. That makes a huge difference. Plane was very quiet. Also quite empty so I had three seats to sleep across

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

American Airlines is awful!! Will never fly with them again. Connection flight left early leaving 22 people in Charlotte with no way to get to Key West for 24 hours. Would not provide hotel or any other accommodations. Bags were delayed two days.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Literally the worst experience ever and I had my service dog with me. Flight was supposed to leave at 1:51 PM but the plane arrived late. They boarded us around 3 PM and kept us on the plane for an hour saying that due to weather conditions in Miami, we could not takeoff yet. After waiting for an hour, they deplaned. And then they will not give us our bags back that we could just leave and schedule for another flight. Every hour they kept updating saying we have to wait another hour without any explanation as to what was going on. Eventually, I went to customer service to change my ticket, but by the time I made it to the front of the line, they started boarding my flight again. And then when we got onto the flight, they said there were two flight attendants That were past their shift. They kept us on the plane for about another 40 minutes until they told us they had no other flight attendance and had to deplane again. Then I gave us hotel vouchers and told us we would be on a flight at 6 AM the next day. At this point it is about 9 PM. I get to the hotel with my dog, who hasn’t been able to go potty for about eight hours. When I arrived at the hotel, I got a text alert saying my flight has been canceled at 6 AM and they moved past to 5 AM, however the hotel shuttle doesn’t leave early enough to make it to the airport for 5 AM flight. So me and some other passengers got a cab after about three hours of sleep to get back to the airport. This was the worst experience ever.

Their computers were down upon arrival to the airport. They were unable to figure out how to board us. We were delayed over an hour and a half.

Worst airline experience ever. Lost my IPad going thru security. Charged for my dog carriage at the gate not at ticket counter. Gave away my seat 6D. Expressed I wanted my seat back after charging me 99 for dog carriage. Should have thrown it out. Had a 16 yr old Yorkie heading to Boston after being a snowbird. Seats small. Very bad experience. Still don’t have my IPad. Horrible

My mother was HARASSED AND ACCOSTED by the gate agent for her bag. I pre purchased the bag fee and the gate agent made my 78 year old mother board, deplane, re pay for her bag fee and board again. The gate agent made my mother pick up her own bag and REFUSED to help her, she is an older woman who wasn’t bothering anyone on a flight that had maybe 30’total passengers. I am going to sue this airlines for their HORRIBLE customer service and treatment of my mother, and all this occurred the day after Mother’s Day!!!

The boarding gate was moved so many times that I missed my flight. No attendants would help me. The wrong gate was even on my boarding pass. I had to repurchase everything. I’ll never fly again. Really a terrible day as I had planned to see a former student who is dying in Louisville Never ever will I forget that day. Your airline is totally uncaring.

Horrible, first flight delayed. They switched my connecting flight while I was en route and even though I was originally supposed to be on the flight going back home to boston, refused to let me board and told me I would have to wait for next flight that was 14 hours later. Ended up renting a car and driving 6.5 hours back home. Still getting messages about flight and it is now showing that the other flight they put me on is now canceled and I would have to wait 24 hours for the next one. I will never book with spirit again

Hated it I would not use Kayak or Spirit ever again.

They stuck us with multiple extra fees. I will never fly spirit again

Arrived 3 hours early and never made it past baggage drop

Flight delayed then canceled! I will NEVER fly Spirit Airlines again and will tell all my friends!

Absolutely terrible. The boarding process had zero organization. Mobs of people trying to board. People were climbing over my child's stroller with her in it. No families were boarded first. Boarding was delayed with no reasoning or notification that it would be late. We were then stuck on the plane for 45 minutes after landing. Then waited over two hours for our luggage. There was zero communication with the travelers. Never have I experienced such I professionalism and disgrace of others. Extremely disappointed.

For it to have left on time! Instead of two hours early with zero notice

Over an hour delay in departure but I was notified beforehand. Another delay on tarmac upon arrival at LGA. We ended up departing the plane almost 2 hours later than expected

I fly Frontier because it’s affordable. I understand that the seats are tight and not the most comfortable…but that’s part of it. The problem with this flight was that there was a group of travelers directly behind me at the back of the plane who were ridiculously loud and obnoxious the entire flight. I’m pretty sure they were drunk and I could periodically smell an odd odor that I believe was one of them using a smokeless vape pen. The stewards had to remind them to keep quiet during the pre-flight instruction, but that was it. They never said another thing to them for the rest of the flight. It was a miserable.

I checked a bag because it was $5 less than carry on. They managed to lose my bag on a 2.5 hr direct flight! Frontier has no airport staff at baggage claim to help. As soon as I got home around 11 pm I tried to use their online system to file the claim for lost bag - system wouldn't take the # on my baggage claim ticket - said it was not the correct number. Also said that I had not checked a bag, which wasn't true - even my online boarding pass showed that I had checked a bag. Wasted about an hour on that process with no luck. Tried again in the morning - same thing. So tried online chat with Frontier bot - waited 35-40" twice to be connected to a baggage agent and it never happened. Eventually drove to PDX after work and waited 2 hrs for the Frontier ticket agents to arrive prior to the next Frontier flight out of PDX and FINALLY got some help from one of them, to take me to lost luggage area where I was able to retrive my bag. Probably took 4-5 hrs. of my time and endless frustration to get my bag. This was my first -- and LAST -- experience flying Frontier Airlines. Check-in was also extremely difficult and time consuming. The flight itself (and staff) were fine but everything else about the experience was a total disaster! The fact that Frontier literally has NO WAY to connect to a human voice for customer service (in this case for lost luggage) is the WORST!!!!!

Frontier is a crappy airline nothing about it is honest

I didn't get to do this flight l, hard to review

Not good 😐 Over priced baggage fees Small hard seats No wifi or entertainment options 😕

Didn't like anything!! Horrible flight. Small seating area and hard seats. Butt was sore after 2 hour flight to Seattle No entertainment or free refreshments No wifi or USB charging receptacles to charge phone entoute like other airliners Luggage rates were 3 times as much as competitors. Difficult to navigate online luggue process to pre pay before flight Overall bad experience WILL NEVER RIDE OR RECOMMEND FRONTIER TO FRIENDS OR FAMILY MEMBERS!!! THIS IS A SHAME!! MOST MESERIBLE FLIGHT OF MY LIFE!! AND I THOUGHT SPIRIT WAS 👎 YOU GOT THEM BEAD HANDS DOWN!!

Flight was a little late taking off. Seats are too upright, no ports to charge devices, no wifi, no entertainment

Six hour delay. Poor customer service. No voucher. Bad communication. Missed important appointments.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

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