Dulles to Detroit (IAD–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 383 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 145 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AV, CM, SN | 45 | 319, 739, CR5, E75L, E7W | 1h-1h46 | Star Alliance | AV, CM, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 42 | 717, CR9 | 1h31-1h47 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→DTW | DCA→DTW | BWI→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 246 | 145 | 142 |
| Flight time | 1h | 1h 30m | 1h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
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.
IAD–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to DTW
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 246 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to DTW ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes to 1 hours 47 minutes. The route covers a distance of 383 miles (616 km). There are approximately 246 weekly flights outbound and 212 return, totaling 458 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
145 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via PTK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Harrisburg (MDT).