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$44+ 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RDU
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or June, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Raleigh (RDU). 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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$98
(Priceline)

One-way from

$44
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$209

Good round-trip deal

$126 or less

Good one-way deal

$60 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Raleigh
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 November 5, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/136:55 pmDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/164:27 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$98
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2211:16 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Sat 11/294:44 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$103
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/263:13 pmDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/2912:15 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/5$104
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 11/2810:36 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Sat 11/294:44 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 11/136:55 pmDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 45mFrontier
Mon 11/177:05 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop22h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$106
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/87:15 amDTW - RDU
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Wed 12/108:14 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop21h 03mFrontier
Deal found 11/5$110
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:12 pmDTW - RDU
1 stop14h 11mFrontier
Sun 12/149:53 amRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$111
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:01 amDTW - RDU
1 stop8h 38mFrontier
Sat 11/294:44 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop2h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$114
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 11/286:15 amDTW - RDU
1 stop7h 20mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/14:19 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4$115
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:36 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 44mFrontier
Mon 11/243:16 pmRDU - DTW
1 stop18h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/4$116

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Raleigh 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 November 5, 2025.
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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Detroit

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Raleigh

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DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/13

6:55 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

9:38 am-11:29 am

Nonstop1h 51m

$99

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/27

1:59 pm-3:43 pm

Nonstop1h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/29

12:15 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

$104

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/1

1:39 pm-3:24 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/10

8:14 pm-5:17 pm

1 stop21h 03m

$106

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

3:55 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 12/9

9:57 am-11:44 am

Nonstop1h 47m

$119

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

9:30 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

5:29 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$119

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

10:26 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/8

6:35 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 01m

$119

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/5

3:55 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

5:29 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$119

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/12

9:30 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/15

6:15 am-12:57 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$129

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

6:15 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 42m

$139

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/10

6:11 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/17

6:10 am-5:12 pm

1 stop11h 02m

$150

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh in November.
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
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Raleigh

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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 October 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh is 49 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $39). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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 November 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 37% 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 November 2, 2025.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

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
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DTW

Security lines at DTW are short, with waits typically under 15 minutes, even at Evans Terminal.

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RDU

For a quick exit at RDU, domestic arrivals are straightforward with baggage claim and pickup zones easily accessible.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
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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 November 5, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,115 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,240 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 11 daily flights to Raleigh from 5 different airlines. 1h 42m is how long a flight from Detroit to Raleigh-Durham will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    For as low as $104, Frontier can have you in Raleigh from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 44m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 501 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • 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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $66 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $77 and $154 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 71% 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?

    $72 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Spirit Airlines, with prices starting from $76 and $79, 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 Endeavor Airlines (100%), Delta (93%) or Korean Air (90%) 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 $49. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $78 on average, our data indicates $151 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $39). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in December is currently the most expensive (average of $120). 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$66Average$142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$77Average$133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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