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Flights from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC depart on average 44 times per day, taking around 2h 28m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $114 (€92) but you can travel from only $80 (€65) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:45. The fastest flight covers the 394 miles (635 km) distance in 1h 27m. October is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 394 miles (635 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $114 (€92) |
Flights per day 44 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 27m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$433
Average price
$570
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
635 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC will cost around $570 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $433.
Of the 58 flights that leave Detroit, MI for Washington, DC onThu, May 28, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 28 the direct flights cover the 635 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Thu, May 28 the longest flights will take 1 h 43 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA5516Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $80. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $80, and a flight costs an average of $114.
Distance: 394 miles (635 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$354 Average price | $155 Average price Cheapest | $204 Average price | $178 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 48m Average total duration 14h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 24m Average total duration 15h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC costing on average $204 (€164).
A bus is $199 (€161) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Washington, DC costing on average $354 (€286).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 18m.
Train takes on average 15h 54m.
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Washington, DC flights for today, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA3611 · UA4432 | 3:36 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h12 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3611 · UA2677 | 3:36 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h24 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4673 · UA303 | 4:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h16 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4673 · UA2202 | 4:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h12 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5319 · AA5019 | 4:13 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h07 | 8:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1770 · AA1495 | 4:17 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h23 | 8:40 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1770 · AA527 | 4:17 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h42 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3439 · UA2677 | 4:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h12 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3439 · UA4457 | 4:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h05 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5172 | 5:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h48 | 6:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1187+ AA3980 | 5:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h30 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5264 · UA2160 | 6:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h44 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3644 · UA1784 | 7:05 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h14 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6362 | 7:45 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h35 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1794 · AA1318 | 7:58 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h09 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1794 · AA1269 | 7:58 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h56 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1794 · AA1450 | 7:58 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h15 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, May 28 | |||||
UA4754 · UA2277 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h57 | 10:57 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4754 · UA5216 · UA3709 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h55 | 11:55 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4754 · UA1285 · UA6184 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h42 | 11:42 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4055 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h34 | 7:34 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA387 · AA2825 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h50 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4754 · UA1492 · UA4047 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h54 | 11:54 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1114 · UA1720 | 6:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h15 | 4:30 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2345+ AA6465 | 6:40 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h15 | 10:55 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5244 | 6:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h49 | 8:39 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1439 · AA846 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h05 | 1:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA4172 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA1413 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1439+ AA5220 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h36 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1439+ AA5527 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h59 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1355 · UA2849 · UA4021 | 7:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h18 | 4:23 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1355 · UA365 · UA4018 | 7:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h29 | 4:34 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2398+ AA4013 | 7:42 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h09 | 12:51 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4360+ AA4013 | 7:42 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h10 | 1:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61236 · B61055 | 7:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h29 | 12:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA365 · UA4018 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h44 | 4:34 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA426 · UA567 · UA2607 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h22 | 4:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA426 · UA2653 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h04 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA1381 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h14 | 1:04 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA2849 · UA4021 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h33 | 4:23 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3409 · UA4181 | 9:14 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h09 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5516 | 10:03 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h43 | 11:46 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3500 | 10:13 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h37 | 11:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4414+ AA4103 | 10:17 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h08 | 3:25 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4415 · AA4590 | 10:40 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h17 | 2:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4415 · AA4773 | 10:40 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h06 | 6:46 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4415 · AA4685 | 10:40 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h02 | 4:42 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA1478 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h55 | 6:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA625 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h36 | 6:31 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5610+ AA4407 | 10:59 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h01 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1746 · UA752 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h52 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61336 · B61355 | 12:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h04 | 5:47 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2769+ AA3498 | 1:03 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h57 | 6:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781 · AA1622 | 1:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h04 | 5:47 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781 · AA3263 | 1:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h39 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781 · AA2953 | 1:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h50 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5381 · UA5657 · UA3449 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h08 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5381 · UA2437 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h52 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5381 · UA3616 · UA4422 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h15 | 9:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6190 | 2:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 1h36 | 4:11 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3611 · UA2677 | 3:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h45 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3611 · UA4432 | 3:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h33 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, famous for dinosaur fossils, gemstones, and major family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Premier art museum with masterworks from the Middle Ages to modern times, plus a celebrated sculpture garden and strong temporary exhibitions.
Iconic Smithsonian museum covering aviation and space exploration, with historic aircraft and spacecraft that make it a top draw in the city.
Washington’s signature civic landscape lined with museums and monuments, ideal for walking and the city’s top first-time visitor area.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for cobblestone streets, rowhouses, shopping, and scenic walks along the canal and river.
Scenic walking area around the water framed by major memorials, especially famous during cherry blossom season.
Washington’s signature sausage, usually a coarse smoked pork-and-beef link served on a bun with chili, mustard, and onions. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet, tangy, slightly spicy sauce closely associated with Washington carryout culture, commonly served with fried chicken and fries. It is a distinctive local condiment.
An oversized late-night pizza slice popular in nightlife areas of Washington, especially Adams Morgan. It is a recognizable local fast-food tradition.
An established, upscale-casual saloon near the White House known for oysters, crab cakes, and other classic Washington and Mid-Atlantic dishes.
Acclaimed Indian restaurant known for refined cooking and a polished dining room. A standout for one of Washington’s most celebrated restaurant experiences.
One of Washington’s best-known restaurants, offering classic French bistro fare in an elegant, energetic space that is popular with locals and visitors.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though casual food is still manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and hotel staff a few dollars.
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