DetroittoWashingtonFlight Time
DTW–DCA · Nonstop
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 25m, covering 405 miles. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly the route nonstop with 7-8/day departures, from 07:00 to 21:44 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 Detroit to Washington
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines operate 7-8/day flights from DTW to DCA. Departures leave from Terminals M and E at DTW.
- First departure
- 07:00
- Last departure
- 21:44
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal M · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to DTW flights — 7-8/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DTW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 51 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 Detroit to Washington?
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 25m, based on the 405-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from Washington?
Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA) is about 405 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Washington?
Yes. Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA), with 7-8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to Washington?
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to Washington?
The DTW–DCA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair reg jet 700, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights from CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights from GRR
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC