Washington to Detroit (DCA–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 405 miles in approximately 1h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 41 | 319 | 1h29-1h46 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 39 | CR7, CR9 | 1h40-1h49 | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Washington
| Metric | DCA→DTW | IAD→DTW | BWI→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 15 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 137 | 176 | 130 |
| Flight time | 1h 37m | 1h 20m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
DCA–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to DTW
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 137 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to DTW is about 1 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 405 miles (651 km). There are approximately 137 weekly flights outbound and 117 return, totaling 254 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Cleveland Hopkins, Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester and John Glenn Columbus. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).