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$37+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Durham, NC

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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — RDU
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Durham are usually found in September or August, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Durham

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$104
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$37
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$179
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Durham
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Durham. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/85:14 pmDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1110:03 amRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$101
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/89:42 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Sun 5/1110:03 amRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 4/30$104
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Thu 5/155:14 pmDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 36mSpirit Airlines
Thu 5/227:55 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/30$106
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1612:15 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop4h 35mJetBlue
Fri 9/195:45 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 4/30$185
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/186:46 amDTW - RDU
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/2310:00 amRDU - DTW
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/24:15 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Sun 7/68:25 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop3h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 4/30$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/314:15 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop4h 38mDelta
Thu 6/55:55 amRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 47mDelta
Deal found 4/30$259

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Durham 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Durham that are best for you.

Fly from

Detroit

Fly to

Durham

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

5:14 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

7:55 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$104

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

1:02 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/20

11:22 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop1h 53m

$114

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/22

5:14 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/24

7:06 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop1h 58m

$128

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

12:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/19

5:45 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$185

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/18

6:46 am-11:38 am

1 stop4h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/23

10:00 am-3:14 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$209

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/2

4:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/6

8:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop3h 50m

$231

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/31

4:15 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/5

5:55 am-7:42 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$259

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

5:14 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$37

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

1:02 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$38

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/9

12:15 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$77

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Durham

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Durham. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit to Durham, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Detroit to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 DTT to DU8?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Durham. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Detroit to Durham, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Durham. Price data was last updated on November 24, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Durham flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to Durham

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Durham. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from DTT to DU8 are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durham ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Durham when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Durham by month

Plan your trip to Durham by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durham, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Durham

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durham. 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 Durham. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Detroit to Durham to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,923 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,293 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Durham?

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Durham. You should not have trouble finding flights to Durham from All airports; the airport handles an average of 7 outbound flights to Durham per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Detroit airport to Durham. It is only a 0.6 mi journey to All airports (DTT) from Detroit’s city center.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $37. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Durham for a low price.

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to Durham on time: Aeromexico (93%), Virgin Atlantic (92%), Delta (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Durham?

    On average you can expect to pay $161 for a flight from Detroit to Durham. The cheapest flight overall is $32 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $77.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Durham?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Durham.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Durham 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 Detroit to Durham?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Durham (average of $206). Flying from Detroit to Durham in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 Detroit to Durham

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Durham. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$72Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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