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Route overview: Detroit to Washington (DCA) flight deals

Detroit → Washington

Nov 8, 2026 · choose your return date

DTW → DCA1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

30 flight options · 2 airlines

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

November 2026

Nov 8, 2026 · One wayAmerican AirlinesNonstop$165.00 Nov 8, 2026 · One wayUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$165.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 · 1 nightAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026 · 1 nightUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026 · 2 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026 · 2 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 · 3 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 11, 2026 · 3 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026 · 4 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026 · 4 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 · 5 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 13, 2026 · 5 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 · 6 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 14, 2026 · 6 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · 7 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 15, 2026 · 7 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 · 8 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 16, 2026 · 8 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 · 9 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 17, 2026 · 9 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026 · 10 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 18, 2026 · 10 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 · 11 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 19, 2026 · 11 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 · 12 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 20, 2026 · 12 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · 13 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 21, 2026 · 13 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 14 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$300.00 Nov 8, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026 · 14 nightsUnited AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00

Flights for your trip

  1. Sun, Nov 8 · One way

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  2. Sun, Nov 8 · One way

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  3. Sun, Nov 8 – Mon, Nov 9

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    2:21 pmDCA
    1h 50m
    Nonstop
    4:11 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  4. Sun, Nov 8 – Mon, Nov 9

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  5. Sun, Nov 8 – Tue, Nov 10

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  6. Sun, Nov 8 – Tue, Nov 10

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    2:21 pmDCA
    1h 50m
    Nonstop
    4:11 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  7. Sun, Nov 8 – Wed, Nov 11

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    7:15 amDCA
    1h 46m
    Nonstop
    9:01 amDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  8. Sun, Nov 8 – Wed, Nov 11

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  9. Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 12

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  10. Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 12

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    6:36 amDCA
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    8:32 amDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  11. Sun, Nov 8 – Sat, Nov 14

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  12. Sun, Nov 8 – Sat, Nov 14

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    9:10 pmDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    11:02 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  13. Sun, Nov 8 – Sun, Nov 15

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  14. Sun, Nov 8 – Sun, Nov 15

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    8:20 pmDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    10:12 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  15. Sun, Nov 8 – Mon, Nov 16

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    2:21 pmDCA
    1h 50m
    Nonstop
    4:11 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  16. Sun, Nov 8 – Mon, Nov 16

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  17. Sun, Nov 8 – Wed, Nov 18

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  18. Sun, Nov 8 – Wed, Nov 18

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    10:00 amDCA
    1h 46m
    Nonstop
    11:46 amDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  19. Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 19

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  20. Sun, Nov 8 – Thu, Nov 19

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    6:36 amDCA
    1h 56m
    Nonstop
    8:32 amDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  21. Sun, Nov 8 – Fri, Nov 20

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    8:23 pmDCA
    1h 53m
    Nonstop
    10:16 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  22. Sun, Nov 8 – Fri, Nov 20

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  23. Sun, Nov 8 – Sun, Nov 22

    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDTW
    1h 48m
    Nonstop
    6:34 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    8:20 pmDCA
    1h 52m
    Nonstop
    10:12 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  24. Sun, Nov 8 – Sun, Nov 22

    United Airlines
    6:00 amDTW
    6h 29m
    EWR · 3h 1m
    12:29 pmDCA
    United Airlines
    6:00 pmDCA
    5h 59m
    EWR · 2h 18m
    11:59 pmDTW

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2026-11-08 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA4712Axel-exclusive $165.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 · one wayUnited AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172Axel-exclusive $165.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09American AirlinesAA4712 / AA4712Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-10American AirlinesAA4712 / AA4712Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-10United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-11American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5660Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-11United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-12American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5660Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-12United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-13American AirlinesAA4712 / AA4600Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-13United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-14American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5384Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-14United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-15American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5384Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-15United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-16American AirlinesAA4712 / AA4712Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-16United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-17American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5150Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-17United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-18American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5150Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-18United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-19American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5660Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-19United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-20American AirlinesAA4712 / AA4600Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-20United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-21American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5384Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-21United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-22American AirlinesAA4712 / AA5384Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z
2026-11-08 → 2026-11-22United AirlinesUA1971 + UA4172 / UA4180 + UA1909Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:09:28Z

Route overview: Detroit to Washington (DCA) flight deals

2026-11-08 · one way · Axel-exclusive $165.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 · one way · Axel-exclusive $165.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4712: DCA 2026-11-09 14:21:00 → DTW 2026-11-09 16:11:00; nonstop; 110 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-09 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-09 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-09 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-09 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-09 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-09 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-09 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-10 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-10 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-10 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-10 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-10 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-10 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-10 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-10 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4712: DCA 2026-11-10 14:21:00 → DTW 2026-11-10 16:11:00; nonstop; 110 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-11 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5660: DCA 2026-11-11 07:15:00 → DTW 2026-11-11 09:01:00; nonstop; 106 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-11 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-11 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-11 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-11 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-11 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-11 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-11 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-12 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-12 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-12 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-12 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-12 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-12 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-12 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-12 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5660: DCA 2026-11-12 06:36:00 → DTW 2026-11-12 08:32:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-14 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-14 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-14 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-14 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-14 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-14 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-14 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-14 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5384: DCA 2026-11-14 21:10:00 → DTW 2026-11-14 23:02:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-15 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-15 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-15 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-15 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-15 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-15 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-15 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5384: DCA 2026-11-15 20:20:00 → DTW 2026-11-15 22:12:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-16 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4712: DCA 2026-11-16 14:21:00 → DTW 2026-11-16 16:11:00; nonstop; 110 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-16 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-16 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-16 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-16 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-16 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-16 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-16 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-18 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-18 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-18 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-18 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-18 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-18 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-18 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-18 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5150: DCA 2026-11-18 10:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-18 11:46:00; nonstop; 106 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-19 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-19 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-19 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-19 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-19 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-19 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-19 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-19 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5660: DCA 2026-11-19 06:36:00 → DTW 2026-11-19 08:32:00; nonstop; 116 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-20 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA4600: DCA 2026-11-20 20:23:00 → DTW 2026-11-20 22:16:00; nonstop; 113 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-20 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-20 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-20 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-20 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-20 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-20 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-20 23:59:00.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-22 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • American Airlines AA4712: DTW 2026-11-08 16:46:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 18:34:00; nonstop; 108 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5384: DCA 2026-11-22 20:20:00 → DTW 2026-11-22 22:12:00; nonstop; 112 minutes. Local airport times.

2026-11-08 → 2026-11-22 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • United Airlines UA1971 / UA4172: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 389 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA1971: DTW 2026-11-08 06:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-08 07:59:00; layover at EWR: 181 minutes.
    • UA4172: EWR 2026-11-08 11:00:00 → DCA 2026-11-08 12:29:00.
  • United Airlines UA4180 / UA1909: DCA 2026-11-22 18:00:00 → DTW 2026-11-22 23:59:00; 1 stop(s) via EWR; 359 minutes. Local airport times.
    • UA4180: DCA 2026-11-22 18:00:00 → EWR 2026-11-22 19:38:00; layover at EWR: 138 minutes.
    • UA1909: EWR 2026-11-22 21:56:00 → DTW 2026-11-22 23:59:00.

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