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Cheapest round-trip
$148
Typical prices: $122-$323
Frontier
Wed 9/2Fri 9/4
DTW - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$29
Typical prices: $84-$171
Frontier
Sat 9/12
DTW - RDU • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on this domestic route.
Frontier Economy Bundle adds seat selection; Premium Bundle adds legroom.
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You can fly direct with Delta and Frontier. Average duration is 1h 43m
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Cheapest • Avg $218 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 3h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh (DTW-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4
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11:17 am - 12:59 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 42mnonstop
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5:29 pm - 7:24 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 55mnonstop
$148Frontier
Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Sep 12
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7:08 am - 5:22 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 14m1 stop Denver Intl
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1:40 pm - 3:33 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 53mnonstop
$148Frontier
Fri, Oct 16 - Tue, Oct 20
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6:51 pm - 8:35 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 44mnonstop
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1:27 pm - 11:29 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
10h 02m2 stops Tallahassee Fort Lauderdale
$149Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
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6:35 am - 11:50 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
5h 15m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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12:30 pm - 7:00 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 30m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
$153Southwest
Fri, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 12
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5:35 pm - 11:50 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 15m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
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8:20 pm - 11:55 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 35m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
$153Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:06 pm - 8:51 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 45mnonstop
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9:46 pm - 2:39 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
16h 53m2 stops Orlando Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$156Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Delta Logo
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
Sat, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 7
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9:50 pm - 11:34 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 44mnonstop
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5:30 am - 7:23 amRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 53mnonstop
$159Delta
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9
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7:15 am - 1:57 pmDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
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6:15 pm - 10:10 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
3h 55m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$209American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:00 am - 10:10 amDTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
4h 10m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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3:52 pm - 10:10 pmRDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
$239American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh departing in September.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Raleigh from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport usually cost between $134 and $318 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $148 on Frontier (Sep 2-Sep 4).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Detroit to Raleigh, look for departures on Saturdays and avoid leaving on a Wednesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Raleigh, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh is October, where tickets cost $161 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $420 and $359 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $285, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Raleigh

 
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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.

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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.

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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.

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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$29
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Raleigh flights

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh was $29 for a one-way ticket and $148 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Raleigh?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Detroit and Raleigh are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Aeromexico offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Raleigh?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Raleigh, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Raleigh, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Raleigh are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $392 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $318 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $87 or less one-way and $246 or less round-trip.
  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham.
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Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

Delta,Frontier

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Thursday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

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Sunday

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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

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