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Washington, D.C. BWIDetroit DTW
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Washington, D.C. BWIDetroit DTW
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Washington, D.C. BWIDetroit DTW
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Washington, D.C. BWIDetroit DTW
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Washington, D.C. IADDetroit DTW
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Mon, Apr 27
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How much do flights to Detroit cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£53

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£79

Cheapest round-trip

£102

Average round-trip

£185

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Detroit's airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: SMART bus Route 125.

Detroit is served by Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), located 32 km southwest of downtown Detroit. The airport is one of the largest hubs in the Midwest and offers various airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

60-90 min

$2 (exact fare required)

every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-45 min

$45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic and destination)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$35-$60 (surge pricing may apply)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$60-$120 (pre-booked; varies by provider)

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

25-45 min

$40-$100 (per day; varies by vehicle and provider)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and exploration

45-60 min

$12-$18 (to Ann Arbor; advance booking recommended)

every 2 hours (traffic dependent)

Ann Arbor travelers

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Detroit does not have a direct rail or metro connection from DTW to downtown.
  • SMART Bus Route 125 connects DTW to downtown Detroit via Rosa Parks Transit Center.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located at designated areas in the Ground Transportation Center.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Detroit

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Detroit Metropolitan
Average flights per week
275
Flight distance
657 km

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
United Airlines
2233332
Frontier Airlines
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
United Airlines
2233333
Frontier Airlines
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
United Airlines
2233332
Frontier Airlines
1---------1------
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
United Airlines
2223333
Frontier Airlines
1------------------
Weekly flights: 19 totalDaily flights: 2.71 averageMost flights: Thursday 3 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Southern Airways ExpressFDY9XYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Detroit

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January-1°C-6°C
February0°C-6°C
March6°C0°C
April12°C4°C
May19°C11°C
June24°C16°C
July27°C19°C
August26°C19°C
September23°C15°C
October15°C9°C
November8°C2°C
December2°C-2°C
Hottest Month
27°C
July
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
257
days per year
Snow days
18
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Apr
15°C3°C
18 Apr
87%
22°C17°C
Sunday
12 Apr
26°C4°C
19 Apr
85%
13°C7°C
Monday
13 Apr
85%
23°C16°C
20 Apr
9°C4°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
26°C17°C
21 Apr
11°C2°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
78%
21°C16°C
22 Apr
22°C8°C
Thursday
16 Apr
69%
22°C15°C
23 Apr
68%
20°C7°C
Friday
17 Apr
21°C13°C
24 Apr
89%
7°C5°C

Detroit travel tips

Feel free to use People Mover in Detroit

Take advantage of public transport in Detroit. Unlike many American cities, you can travel between downtown and the airport for just $2 and get around the city by the People Mover train for only $0.75, after all.

Catch Eero Saarinen's arts in the Cranbrook Art Museum in Detroit

Situated on 39221 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, the Cranbrook Art Museum is a must for art-aware people. See various contemporary art exhibitions and a collection including works by Eliel and Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames.

Try hand-made bakery in Sister Pie bakery in Detroit

If you see a big queue on 8066 Kercheval Avenue in Detroit, be sure you found Sister Pie bakery and waiting is worthwhile. A famous baker Lisa Ludwinski and her army of female bakers are glad to treat you with salted maple, marshmallow butterscotch and other baked goods. They usually use seasonal farm products.

Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to Detroit. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Detroit is 657 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Southern Airways Express. Washington, D.C. and Detroit have 275 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to Detroit?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and Detroit takes around 1.7 hours.
What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Detroit?
The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and Detroit is 657 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and Detroit?
Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Detroit. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
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, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and London, Mexico City, Atlanta, Guadalajara, New York, Dallas, Orlando, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Manchester, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Tampa, Monterrey, Los Angeles, Houston, Chicago, Calgary, Fort Lauderdale.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
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, Fort Wayne International, Capital Region International, London International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International.
Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and Detroit?
Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and Detroit with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southern Airways Express.
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