Delta SkyMiles award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for DTW→IAD in economy and first class. Lowest economy: 18,600 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 317 dates). Lowest first class: 28,500 miles + $5.60 (first-class space on 317 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 18,600 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 317 dates
- Lowest first class
- 28,500 miles + $5.60
- first-class space on 317 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on DTW→IAD in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 18,600 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 19,200 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 7 | 317 | See dates | |
| First | 28,500 miles + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 6 | 317 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 18,600 miles + $5.60 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 19,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 19,200 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 28,500 miles + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 28,500 miles + $5.60 | 7 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 28,500 miles + $5.60 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 20,100 (16 dates) | 29,400 (16 dates) | |
| 18,600 (30 dates) | 28,500 (30 dates) | |
| 19,200 (31 dates) | 28,500 (31 dates) | |
| 19,200 (31 dates) | 28,500 (31 dates) | |
| 19,200 (28 dates) | 28,500 (28 dates) | |
| 19,200 (31 dates) | 28,500 (31 dates) | |
| 19,200 (30 dates) | 28,500 (30 dates) | |
| 19,200 (31 dates) | 28,500 (31 dates) | |
| 19,200 (30 dates) | 28,500 (30 dates) | |
| 19,200 (31 dates) | 28,500 (31 dates) | |
| 19,200 (28 dates) | 28,500 (28 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 18,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 18,600 pts + $5.60 | — | 28,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Etihad Guest | 12,000 pts + $33.30 | 25,000 pts + $42.08 | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 19,300 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
| United MileagePlus | 11,100 pts + $5.60 | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 7,500 pts + $5.60Lowest | — | 21,000 pts + $5.60 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 8,500 pts + $9.53 | — | 16,500 pts + $9.53Lowest |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
In economy, 18,600 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:02 UTC). In first class, 28,500 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed first-class award space on 317 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 06:02 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop awards from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD) with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in first class, and in economy from 19,200 miles.
Which credit card points can book SkyMiles awards from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from Detroit (DTW) to Washington Dulles (IAD)?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 18,600 miles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.