Book Cheap American Airlines flight from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA) from CA $474

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Cheapest American Airlines Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Washington (DCA)

The cheapest flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National found within the past 7 days were CA $361 round trip and CA $474 one way. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I catch a flight from Detroit Metro Airport to DCA right now?
It's wise to learn about any quarantine requirements and travel advice reports in place in your destination city. Make sure you go to the Covid-19 Travel Advisor for up-to-date info on booking a flight to National Airport.
What terminal is American Airlines at Detroit Metro Airport?
If you're flying with American Airlines from DTW, you'll generally board from terminal N. If you're jetting to DCA from here, you'll probably be disembarking at terminal 2.
Are there American Airlines non-stop flights from DTW to DCA?
With American Airlines offering nonstop services between Detroit Metro Airport and DCA, you can't go wrong. Wave goodbye to the hassle and luggage mix-ups that are often associated with layovers, and secure your seat today.
How long is an American Airlines flight from DTW to DCA?
From when your American Airlines plane is pushed back from the gate at Metro Airport to the moment it pulls into DCA, your trip will take about 2 hours and 41 minutes. With such a short and sweet flight time, it's a wonderful spur-of-the-moment escape.
What type of aircraft does American Airlines fly from DTW to DCA?
Reserved a seat with American Airlines between DTW and DCA? The Bombardier CRJ900 and the Embraer 175 are the two airplane models that often operate on this route.
How many direct and indirect flights does American Airlines fly from DTW to DCA?
Take your pick of roughly 3 flights every day with American Airlines from Metro Airport to DCA.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
For more info about changing your flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), please visit our Customer Service Portal.
What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?
This just in! Airfares offered on Thursdays tend to be the cheapest, according to flight demand on Travelocity in 2021. Tuesday and Wednesday prices are also good, but you may want to prepare your budget if booking during the weekend, as data shows that is when prices are generally at their highest.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
Frequent travelers may already know this, but earlier in the week can be the cheapest time to fly. In 2021, flights departing on a Monday were generally the cheapest of the week, whereas you may pay a premium for weekend flights when demand is usually high. On average, tickets were most expensive for Saturday departures, so if you need to fly out on a weekend, you might look for deals ahead of time.
How far in advance can you book a flight?
Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It's possible to start comparing international airfares on Travelocity up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to our 2021 flight demand trends, last minute planners can still bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 0-2 weeks prior to their travel dates.*According to flight demand on Travelocity.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.
American Airlines Airports
Hop on a(n) American Airlines flight today by flying to many destinations out of these domestic and international airports:
Airport code
Country
Airport name
Number of flights
DFWUSADallas-Fort Worth Intl.599
CLTUSACharlotte-Douglas Intl.536
ORDUSAO'Hare Intl.317
PHLUSAPhiladelphia Intl.247
MIAUSAMiami Intl.193
DCAUSARonald Reagan Washington National152
PHXUSASky Harbor Intl.141
LAXUSALos Angeles Intl.81
LGAUSALaGuardia72
BOSUSALogan Intl.57

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