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

• Earliest: departs at 5:20 am and lands at 7:12 am
• Latest: departs at 6:59 pm and lands at 8:51 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 52m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport takes 1h 52m, covering 501 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport range from $180 to $390, with an average of $285 over the past 12 months. Anything below $180 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 37% above the $285 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $142 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $294 for nonstop.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Frontier has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights are:

• Delta: 93% on time
• Frontier: 90% on time
• American Airlines: 0% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 92% of the time on average.

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.

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

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

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

One-way fares from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $31 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty
• Alamo

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 22m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Baltimore/Washington (BWI) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $264 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $316, a difference of $52.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 48m, compared with 3h 58m via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and 3h 58m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Some of the most popular sights in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Greektown Casino, Ford Field and Comerica Park. These are among the most viewed places in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Some carriers offer one-stop journeys between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW), depending on demand, flight schedules, and aircraft size. To this end, you will likely have layovers in cities such as Orlando (MCO), Atlanta (ATL), Washington, D.C. (IAD), Charlotte (CLT), Denver (DEN), Boston (BOS), and New York (JFK).

Passengers with disabilities, including those who require extra time or assistance, are often granted priority boarding when traveling from Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Detroit Metro Airport (DTW). This allows them to board the aircraft before other passengers, ensuring a smoother and more comfortable boarding process. Moreover, wheelchair service is available on request.

The unaccompanied minors program on flights between Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is available for children typically between the ages of 5 and 17. However, specific age requirements may vary by airline. The airline staff helps with check-in, security procedures, and boarding and ensure that the child is safely handed off to the appropriate adult at the destination airport.

Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, and JetBlue Airways, operating between Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and Detroit (DTW), have committed to reducing carbon emissions through various initiatives. The airlines have invested in fuel-efficient aircraft, implemented measures to reduce fuel consumption during taxiing, and explored the use of sustainable aviation fuels.