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Thu, Nov 12
Detroit DTWWashington, D.C. BWI
£43
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Fri, Nov 13
Detroit DTWWashington, D.C. BWI
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Mon, Nov 9
Detroit DTWWashington, D.C. BWI
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Sat, Nov 14
Detroit DTWWashington, D.C. BWI
£71
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Tue, Nov 10
Detroit DTWWashington, D.C. IAD
£76
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Wed, Nov 11
Detroit DTWWashington, D.C. IAD
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Mon, Nov 9 – Thu, Nov 12
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£43

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£48

Cheapest round-trip

£63

Average round-trip

£163

Nonstop flights in October

£25 – £101

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Detroit Metropolitan
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
657 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Detroit to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
Frontier Airlines
------------1---1
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
Frontier Airlines
1------11---1
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
Frontier Airlines
1------11---1
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
Frontier Airlines
1------1------1
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 3 totalDaily flights: 0.43 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes
Porter AirlinesPOEPDNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
24 Oct
18°C7°C
31 Oct
12%
19°C11°C
Sunday
25 Oct
19°C7°C
1 Nov
73%
21°C11°C
Monday
26 Oct
21°C7°C
2 Nov
82%
22°C15°C
Tuesday
27 Oct
20°C11°C
3 Nov
12%
24°C15°C
Wednesday
28 Oct
12%
18°C10°C
4 Nov
76%
16°C10°C
Thursday
29 Oct
21°C9°C
5 Nov
20%
12°C6°C
Friday
30 Oct
24°C11°C
6 Nov
11°C3°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Chinatown is one of the most picturesque places in multinational Washington

Walking around Washington DC, you can get acquainted with the many cultural traditions of the peoples of the world. But the most attractive and vibrant neighbourhood is Chinatown. It houses many of the best restaurants, shops, and themed establishments. Head here for the most delicious Chinese food.

Taxis in Washington are very expensive – you better use Uber

Uber, Lyft, and Via are the cheapest ways to get around Washington by car. Regular taxis start at $3.60 (€3) for mounting and $3.30 per mile (1.6 kilometres).

Washington DC is a street food paradise

At lunchtime, all office workers go out on the streets in search of lunch. That is why food trucks are so popular in Washington – they can be found in almost all central parks. Typically, they sell hot dogs, Chinese food, or fries.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Detroit and Washington, D.C. is 657 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, WestJet, Air Canada, and Porter Airlines. Detroit and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Detroit to Washington, D.C.?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Washington, D.C. takes around 1.5 hours.

What is the flight distance between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?

The flight distance between Detroit and Washington, D.C. is 657 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?

Several carriers operate flights between Detroit and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Frontier Airlines.

What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Orlando, Manchester, Atlanta, New York, Dallas, Phoenix, Fort Myers, Tampa, Philadelphia, Erbil, Monterrey, Baghdad, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Denver, Edinburgh, Glasgow.

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.

What airports are near Detroit?

The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Akron–Canton, Gerald R. Ford International, Bishop International, London International, Capital Region International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

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

Currently, you can fly between Detroit and Washington, D.C. with Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, WestJet, Air Canada, Porter Airlines.

When’s the best time to travel between Detroit and Washington, D.C.?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Detroit and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

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