HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Detroit

$53+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Detroit (RDU - DTT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — DTT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Raleigh to Detroit with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit All airports are usually found in June or November, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit

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.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:21 amRDU - DTW
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Sat 12/2710:36 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$171
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop5h 06mFrontier
Sun 1/411:39 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$172
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:00 amRDU - DTW
1 stop4h 53mFrontier
Fri 1/24:23 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop4h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$187
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop5h 06mFrontier
Sat 1/310:36 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:14 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Sat 1/310:36 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$211
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amRDU - DTW
1 stop4h 53mFrontier
Mon 1/56:06 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:21 amRDU - DTW
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Wed 12/315:49 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$220
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:00 amRDU - DTW
1 stop4h 53mFrontier
Sat 12/2710:36 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/238:21 amRDU - DTW
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Tue 12/3010:01 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop20h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/208:12 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop17h 12mFrontier
Sat 12/2710:36 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$229

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Detroit (DTT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$109
(Frontier)

One-way from

$53
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$189

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$86 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Detroit (DTT) flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Raleigh-Durham-Detroit (DTT) flights.
Search Deals
From Raleigh-Durham to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit (DTT)
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 28% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit (DTT).
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit (DTT).
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Detroit that are best for you.

Fly from

Raleigh

Fly to

Detroit

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/16

Showing 1-10 of 20 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
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.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Detroit flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Detroit flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Detroit flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Detroit

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Detroit may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit (average of $69). Flying from Raleigh to Detroit 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 DTT?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Detroit in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 70% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Detroit 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from Raleigh to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,053 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,187 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,082 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit, you will be flying from Raleigh-Durham to All airports. Flights to Detroit All airports (DTT) from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) take 1h 46m for a nonstop flight. There are 5 flights from Raleigh-Durham to Detroit per day from 5 airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Detroit?

    For as low as $161, Frontier can have you in Detroit from Raleigh in 1h 50m. Raleigh and Detroit are separated by a distance of 501 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Detroit round-trip?

    Currently priced at $56, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Raleigh to Detroit 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. Spirit Airlines is priced at 75% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Detroit one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $36. Users have also found prices from $43 and $76 on Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Detroit?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Raleigh to Detroit consider choosing Spirit Airlines (98%), WestJet (91%) or KLM (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Detroit?

    The cheapest flight price from Raleigh to Detroit is $43. On average you can expect to pay $587. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $119.

  • 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?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Detroit (average of $69). Flying from Raleigh to Detroit 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Detroit?

Book flights to Detroit if you plan to visit one of these locations
Roseville
Port Huron

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Raleigh to Detroit

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Charlotte to O'Hare Intl flights
Raleigh to O'Hare Intl flights
Norfolk to O'Hare Intl flights
Charlotte to Detroit flights
Raleigh to Detroit flights
Raleigh to Midway flights
Charlotte to Midway flights
Norfolk to Detroit flights
Greensboro to O'Hare Intl flights
Norfolk to Midway flights
Knoxville to O'Hare Intl flights
Asheville to O'Hare Intl flights
Greensboro to Detroit flights
Knoxville to Midway flights
Asheville to Grand Rapids flights
Asheville to Flint flights
Myrtle Beach to O'Hare Intl flights
Greensboro to Midway flights
Knoxville to Detroit flights
Charlotte to Grand Rapids flights
Wilmington to O'Hare Intl flights
Charlotte to South Bend flights
Wilmington to Midway flights
Myrtle Beach to Midway flights
Asheville to Midway flights
Fayetteville to Detroit flights
Myrtle Beach to Detroit flights
Raleigh to Flint flights
Asheville to Detroit flights
Wilmington to Detroit flights
Norfolk to Grand Rapids flights
Norfolk to Flint flights
Raleigh to Iron Mountain flights
Charlotte to Flint flights
Blountville to O'Hare Intl flights
Charlotte to Traverse City flights
Greensboro to Grand Rapids flights
Raleigh to Bay City flights
Asheville to Lansing flights
Raleigh to Grand Rapids flights
Asheville to Traverse City flights
Norfolk to Traverse City flights
Raleigh to Lansing flights
Raleigh to South Bend flights
Knoxville to Grand Rapids flights
Knoxville to Traverse City flights
Charlotte to Hancock flights
Greensboro to South Bend flights
Wilmington to Flint flights
New Bern to O'Hare Intl flights

Top 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$210Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
Cookie settings©2025 Cheapflights