Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) flights
An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW) 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 Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW): 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 DCA to DTW 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to DTW
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book DCA to DTW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DCA to DTW with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Lansing (LAN)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
- Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Syracuse (SYR)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Greensboro/High Point (GSO)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
DCA to DTW: common questions
How many miles does DCA to DTW 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 DCA to DTW?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Washington from Detroit by plane?
Washington (DCA) and Detroit (DTW) 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 DCA to DTW 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 Washington and Detroit?
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.