Cheap Flights from Washington to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Washington to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Washington to Detroit? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Washington to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 4,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Washington to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
DCA - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-07
DCA - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
DCA - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DCA - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 7 left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DCA - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-12
DCA - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 4,500 Pts + $25.6
Washington to Detroit flight facts
Distance
394 mi
634 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Detroit is in the same time zone as Washington.
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Baltimore - Detroit · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Lansing · Lansing is 74 mi from Detroit
Flights Harrisburg - Detroit · Harrisburg is 93 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Richmond - Detroit · Richmond is 96 mi from Washington
Flights Washington - Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Washington to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
DCA - DTW
First | Non stop
From 18,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
DCA - DTW
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
DCA - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
BWI - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 34,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
BWI - DTW
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 34,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-06
IAD - DTW
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 38,400 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Washington to Detroit depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Washington to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Washington to Detroit.
Washington and Detroit are about 394 miles (634 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 394-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Detroit is in the same time zone as Washington.
Departures from Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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