2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit) to Washington Dulles International Airport (Washington, D.C.).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air LinesSeasonal | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
| United Airlines | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
26 miles (42 km) from the city centre. 29 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center | about 53m | standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge |
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Washington, D.C. is the same time as Detroit. Washington, D.C. uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop, some of them seasonally.
About 383 miles (616 km) between the airports.
Washington, D.C. is the same time as Detroit.
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Metro Silver Line from Dulles Airport station to Metro Center, about 53 minutes, standard distance-based Metro fare, no airport surcharge.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.