What is the most punctual flight time for Raleigh to Detroit flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Raleigh to Detroit delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Raleigh and Detroit have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Raleigh to Detroit flights?

Over the last year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

Currently priced at $56, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $64 and $147, respectively. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $36. Spirit Airlines flights start at $43 while deals on JetBlue start at $76 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

While on average a flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally $587, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $43. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $119 for that flight.

What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Consider Spirit Airlines (98%), WestJet (91%) or KLM (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Delta, Frontier and Spirit Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airports do I use to fly from Raleigh to Detroit?

To fly from Raleigh to Detroit, you need to book a flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Raleigh-Durham take 1h 46m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 5 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit?

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Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Detroit?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Tue 12/238:21 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Sat 12/2710:36 amDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$171

Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop5h 06mFrontier

Sun 1/411:39 amDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$172

Mon 12/296:00 amRDU - DTW

1 stop4h 53mFrontier

Fri 1/24:23 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop4h 29mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$187

Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop5h 06mFrontier

Sat 1/310:36 amDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$210

Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop12h 39mFrontier

Sat 1/310:36 amDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$211

Mon 12/226:00 amRDU - DTW

1 stop4h 53mFrontier

Mon 1/56:06 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop6h 07mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$213

Tue 12/238:21 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Wed 12/315:49 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop14h 39mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$220

Mon 12/226:00 amRDU - DTW

1 stop4h 53mFrontier

Sat 12/2710:36 amDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$222

Tue 12/238:21 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 26mFrontier

Tue 12/3010:01 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop20h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$226

Sat 12/208:12 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop17h 12mFrontier

Sat 12/2710:36 amDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$229

Best flights from Raleigh to Detroit
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 1/1510:28 amRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mFrontier

Sun 1/187:41 pmDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$110

Mon 2/96:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines

Thu 2/125:05 amDTW - RDU

1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$147

Thu 5/77:59 pmRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 50mSpirit Airlines

Sun 5/105:20 pmDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$161

Thu 2/51:26 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop22h 35mFrontier

Sun 3/87:42 pmDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$162

Mon 2/93:08 pmRDU - DTW

2 stops18h 38mSpirit Airlines

Thu 2/125:05 amDTW - RDU

1 stop12h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$168

Wed 1/76:10 amRDU - DTW

2 stops10h 18mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/142:06 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop5h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$174

Mon 2/99:56 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop21h 57mFrontier

Thu 2/128:46 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop15h 52mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$163

Sun 1/187:19 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop5h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/245:05 amDTW - RDU

2 stops10h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$184

Fri 1/166:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop8h 39mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1810:08 pmDTW - RDU

2 stops16h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$203

Tue 12/306:14 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop19h 30mFrontier

Fri 1/25:49 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop14h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$248

Fri 1/28:31 amRDU - DTW

1 stop6h 57mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/410:27 pmDTW - RDU

2 stops13h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$249

Last-minute flights from Raleigh to Detroit
Discover last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 1/88:53 amRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 53mFrontier

Thu 1/157:41 pmDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$109

Mon 1/126:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/185:59 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop6h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$137

Tue 1/136:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/202:36 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$142

Thu 1/1510:28 amRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mFrontier

Sun 1/187:41 pmDTW - RDU

Nonstop1h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/15

$110

Thu 1/1510:28 amRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/185:30 amDTW - RDU

1 stop8h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$125

Thu 1/1510:28 amRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mFrontier

Thu 1/227:14 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop4h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$130

Fri 1/166:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop8h 39mFrontier

Sun 1/185:59 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop6h 11mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$136

Fri 1/167:19 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop5h 00mSpirit Airlines

Sun 1/188:00 amDTW - RDU

1 stop6h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$141

Thu 1/291:26 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop22h 35mFrontier

Mon 2/23:14 pmDTW - RDU

1 stop22h 45mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$134

One-way flights from Raleigh to Detroit
Search for one-way flight options from Raleigh to Detroit. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Thu 1/1510:28 amRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$53

Wed 2/186:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop4h 57mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$64

Thu 1/157:19 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop5h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$69

Sat 1/247:01 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop16h 21mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$70

Fri 1/167:19 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop5h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$71

Sat 2/146:08 pmRDU - DTW

1 stop6h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$72

Tue 1/136:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$73

Sun 1/1810:28 amRDU - DTW

Nonstop1h 55mFrontier

Deal found 12/17

$74

Sat 1/106:00 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$75

Wed 1/146:10 amRDU - DTW

1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$76

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Round-trip from	$109 (Frontier)
One-way from	$53 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$268
Good round-trip deal	$214 or less
Good one-way deal	$86 or less

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RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

10:28 am-12:23 pm

Nonstop1h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

7:41 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$110

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/9

6:10 am-6:19 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

5:05 am-5:11 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$147

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/7

7:59 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/10

5:20 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$161

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/5

1:26 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/8

7:42 pm-9:22 pm

Nonstop1h 40m

$162

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/9

9:56 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop21h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

8:46 pm-12:38 pm

1 stop15h 52m

$163

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/9

3:08 pm-9:46 am

2 stops18h 38m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 2/12

5:05 am-5:11 pm

1 stop12h 06m

$168

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

6:10 am-4:28 pm

2 stops10h 18m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

2:06 pm-7:21 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$174

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/18

7:19 pm-12:19 am

1 stop5h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/24

5:05 am-3:24 pm

2 stops10h 19m

$184

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/16

6:10 am-2:49 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

10:08 pm-2:27 pm

2 stops16h 19m

$203

RaleighDetroit

RDU - DTW

RDUDTW

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/30

6:14 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/2

5:49 pm-8:48 am

1 stop14h 59m

$248

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Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $69). Flying from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to DTW?

It’s optimal to fly from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 70% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,007 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,055 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,189 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,081 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airports do I use to fly from Raleigh to Detroit?
To fly from Raleigh to Detroit, you need to book a flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Nonstop flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County from Raleigh-Durham take 1h 46m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County offered by 5 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Departing from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport will take you 1h 50m. The distance from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 501 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at $56, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $64 and $147, respectively. These flights start at 76% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $36. Spirit Airlines flights start at $43 while deals on JetBlue start at $76 one-way.
What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Consider Spirit Airlines (98%), WestJet (91%) or KLM (91%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
While on average a flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is generally $587, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $43. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), you can expect to pay $119 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Detroit that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Detroit?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $69). Flying from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to Detroit

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$72	Average$139	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$84	Average$141	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$149	Average$301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$298	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$210	Average$347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$53+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (RDU - DTW)

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in November or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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