United States · 405 miles (651 km)

Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 405 miles (651 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Columbus and more.

How many miles DTW to DCA costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DTW to DCA

Book DTW to DCA with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DTW to DCA with one stop

48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Cleveland (CLE)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Lansing (LAN)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
  • Via Rochester (ROC)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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    American Airlines logo
  • Via Norfolk (ORF)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Syracuse (SYR)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
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  • Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
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See all 48 in Routes

DTW to DCA: common questions

How many miles does DTW to DCA cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to DCA?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA).

How far is Detroit from Washington by plane?

Detroit (DTW) and Washington (DCA) are 405 miles (651 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DTW to DCA award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Detroit and Washington?

The most direct connections are through Cleveland (CLE), Pittsburgh (PIT), Columbus (CMH), Buffalo (BUF) and Lansing (LAN). On 22 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Buffalo.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.