4 airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Detroit.
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| United Airlines | IAD Washington Dulles International Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| American Airlines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
| Delta Air Lines | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
18 miles (29 km) from the city centre. 33 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit | about 40m | $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare) |
| Bus | SMART Route 261 to Rosa Parks Transit Center | – | – |
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Detroit is the same time as Washington, D.C.. Detroit 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, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
Nonstop flights leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and arrive at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
About 394 miles (634 km), measured between the city centres.
Detroit is the same time as Washington, D.C..
No passport or visa is needed for domestic travel, but a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID is required to fly within the US.
Detroit Air Xpress (DAX) nonstop bus to downtown Detroit, about 40 minutes, $6 online, $8 at the door (launch fare).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.