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Cheapest round-trip
$93
Typical prices: $142-$345
Frontier
Tue 9/11Sun 9/16
DTW - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$28
Typical prices: $94-$276
Frontier
Fri 10/26
DTW - RDU • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Delta and Frontier. Average duration is 1h 44m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 36% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $152 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 54m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh (DTW-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:51 pm - 8:38 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 47mnonstop
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3:59 pm - 5:49 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 50mnonstop
$93Frontier
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 23
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6:51 pm - 8:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 44mnonstop
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10:12 am - 12:02 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 50mnonstop
$94Frontier
Wed, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 22
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6:51 pm - 8:38 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 47mnonstop
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1:27 pm - 11:27 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 00m2 stops Tallahassee Fort Lauderdale
$129Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Sep 30
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6:51 pm - 8:38 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 47mnonstop
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9:46 pm - 10:43 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
12h 57m1 stop Tampa
$129Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 12
Delta Logo
7:00 am - 8:43 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 43mnonstop
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5:20 am - 7:08 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 48mnonstop
$159Delta
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
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9:30 pm - 11:12 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 42mnonstop
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5:34 am - 7:16 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 42mnonstop
$159Delta
Thu, Oct 22 - Tue, Oct 27
Southwest Logo
5:25 am - 9:30 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 05m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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6:00 am - 12:30 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 30m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$179Southwest
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
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2:40 pm - 9:45 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 05m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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4:20 pm - 10:40 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 20m1 stop Nashville Intl
$179Southwest
Fri, Jan 29 - Sun, Jan 31
American Airlines Logo
6:17 pm - 10:58 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 41m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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8:03 am - 12:23 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 20m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
$298American Airlines
Fri, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 28
American Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 1:06 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 36m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:23 pm - 11:34 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 11m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
$299American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh start at $93. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $142 to $345. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $93 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh, it is 27% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 10% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

  • October is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh at $159 round-trip.
  • June ($408) and July ($349) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 156% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh are cheapest 7 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 16% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Raleigh

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta and Frontier

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DTW

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$28
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 34% lower on average.
Flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Detroit to Raleigh

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Can I rent a car at Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

    You can rent a car at RDU since this airport features counters for Avis, Budget, Alamo, Enterprise, Hertz, National, and Payless. Upon landing at the airport, head to the baggage claim area. Across it, you'll note a phone. Use it to request a courtesy bus service. Boarded at the curbside of both terminals, the bus will transport you to your agency's facility.

  • What is the cheapest means from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to downtown Raleigh?

    If you're on a budget, consider covering the distance from the airport to downtown Raleigh via a GoTriangle Bus Line 100. Available in intervals of 30 minutes during the day on weekdays and an hour in the evenings and weekends, these buses take roughly 25 minutes to make the trip.

  • How accessible are the airports that serve flights from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Both DTW and RDU are disabled-friendly. To cater to disabled guests, these airports offer wheelchair assistance services provided by staff sensitive to the needs of the disabled. They also feature wheelchair-accessible restrooms with grab rails, elevators, and ramps.

  • Which airlines offering flights from Detroit to Raleigh are eco-friendly?

    If you want to fly to Raleigh with an eco-friendly airline, consider making the trip with American or Delta Airlines. These airlines have replaced their old planes with modern fuel-efficient aircraft, invested in sustainable aviation fuels, partnered with recognized environmental groups, and implemented a number of efficient waste and recycling initiatives.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights:

    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • Frontier: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • Frontier

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh:

    • Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $152 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to $255 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 54% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago Midway (MDW) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    On the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 34%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $183 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $277: a $94 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and Crabtree Valley Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:44 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 11:43 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 44m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% below the route average of $250. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

  • How long is a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh takes 1h 44m, covering 501 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $93 to $783. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $124, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 54m, compared with 3h 55m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 4h 03m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Dollar
    · Thrifty
    · Hertz
    · Alamo
    · Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh range from $142 to $345, with an average of $250 over the past 12 months. Anything below $142 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights:

    • • Delta
    • • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $183 - about $94 less than Sunday (34% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 7 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 16% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh trip for October. Fares historically average $159 round-trip in that month - typically $249 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $152 round-trip on this route - about $102 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.
    - Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
    - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
    - Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek
  • If you intend to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) aboard a one-stop flight, note that your layover destination will be influenced by the airline you travel with. If you choose to travel with American Airlines, you can layover at Washington D.C. (DCA), Charlotte (CLT), or Philadelphia (PHL). On the other hand, if you travel with Frontier, you'll layover at Orlando (MCO).
  • You can bring liquids onboard your flight to RDU, provided you store them in containers that can hold up to 3.4 oz. You must store these containers in a resealable, see-through plastic bag with a maximum liter capacity.
  • Suppose you want to travel to DTW from Detroit using public transport. You can take a Route 125 or Route 280 SMART bus. Route 125 buses are boarded at the Fort Street-Eureka Road bus station, while Route 280 buses are boarded at the Middle Belt South station. Aboard one, you'll enjoy an affordable and comfortable ride to the airport's Evans Terminal.
  • When traveling with American Airlines, you can bring one cabin bag and a personal item on your flight to RDU. Other than fitting beneath the seat in front of you, your personal item must measure at most 18 x 14 x 8 inches. Your bag must fit in an overhead compartment and measure no more than 22 x 14 x 9 inches.
  • DTW features two terminals, the McNamara Terminal and Evans Terminal. If you plan on traveling with American Airlines, your departure terminal will be McNamara. However, if you fly with any other airlines that ply this route, you will depart from Evans Terminal.

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Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta,Frontier

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Tuesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Thursday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Thursday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

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