WashingtontoDetroitFlight Time
DCA–DTW · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 25m, covering 405 miles. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly the route nonstop with 7-8/day departures, from 00:30 to 21:34 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 25m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 405 mi | Nonstop | 7-8/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Detroit
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines operate 7-8/day flights from DCA to DTW. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at DCA.
- First departure
- 00:30
- Last departure
- 21:34
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 17
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5/day | Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to DCA flights — 7-8/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DCA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 55 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1h 25m, based on the 405-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from Detroit?
Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) is about 405 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW), with 7-8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Detroit?
The DCA–DTW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR