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Washington to Detroit (IAD-DTW): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop between Washington (IAD) and Detroit (DTW), roughly 51 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every IAD to DTW departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

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Nonstop flights a week
382 mi
Nonstop distance
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every IAD to DTW departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Washington to Detroit to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each IAD to DTW departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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Airlines flying Washington to Detroit nonstop

Carriers operating IAD to DTW nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • United Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
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Frequently asked questions about IAD to DTW

How far is Detroit from Washington?
IAD to DTW covers about 382 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from IAD to DTW?
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from IAD to DTW?
About 51 nonstop flights a week run between Washington and Detroit in the current schedule, operated by United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on IAD to DTW?
Open the IAD to DTW calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Washington to Detroit route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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