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$37+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (DTW - RDU)

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RDU
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$112
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One-way from

$37
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$279

Good round-trip deal

$148 or less

Good one-way deal

$78 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/89:42 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:55 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$106
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/89:42 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Tue 5/131:02 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 56mFrontier
Deal found 4/27$111
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 36mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/117:55 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 43mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$127
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 5/247:30 amDTW - RDU
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/2511:20 amRDU - DTW
1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/28$183
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Sat 9/2012:15 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop4h 35mJetBlue
Sat 10/255:45 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$185
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 7/14:15 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Fri 7/41:55 pmRDU - DTW
2 stops5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 4/27$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 7/147:05 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 39mDelta
Mon 7/218:15 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Deal found 4/27$259
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/244:35 pmDTW - RDU
2 stops7h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/286:00 amRDU - DTW
1 stop3h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$338

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh that are best for you.

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DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

9:42 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

7:55 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$106

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

9:42 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/13

1:02 pm-2:58 pm

Nonstop1h 56m

$111

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

5:14 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

7:55 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

$127

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/24

7:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/25

11:20 am-2:44 pm

1 stop3h 24m

$183

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/1

4:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/4

1:55 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops5h 30m

$243

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/18

1:14 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/23

5:40 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$257

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/14

7:05 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/21

8:15 pm-12:58 am

1 stop4h 43m

$259

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/5

9:14 am-4:44 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 6/8

6:15 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$394

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/11

5:14 pm-6:50 pm

Nonstop1h 36m

$37

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/8

9:42 am-11:27 am

Nonstop1h 45m

$38

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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 Detroit to Raleigh in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

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

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh trip
Airports
DTW

Expect short security lines at DTW, typically under 15 minutes, even during peak times. Plan accordingly for a smooth departure.

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RDU

For easy ground transportation, use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft from RDU's pre-arranged zones for convenient city access.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh

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

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

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh is 56 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 DTW to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to Raleigh. 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from DTW to RDU are scheduled on a Tuesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh 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 Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Detroit to Raleigh, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Delta and Avelo Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,292 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
7,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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
2,922 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,292 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

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 Raleigh. 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 Detroit to Raleigh?

    Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Raleigh from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) should be relatively easy as there are 12 daily flights to Raleigh from 5 different airlines. 1h 36m is how long a flight from Detroit to Raleigh-Durham will take if you book a nonstop flight.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $127 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and American Airlines, starting at $148 and $183 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 47% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $37 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and JetBlue, with prices starting from $38 and $77, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh consider choosing Aeromexico (93%), Virgin Atlantic (92%) or Delta (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $32. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $75 on average our data indicates $161 when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). 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 Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Raleigh. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$72Average$161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$186Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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