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$33+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RDU
Sep 1 — Sep 81
Tue 9/1
Tue 9/8
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 2, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/186:40 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Sun 8/239:43 am
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:40 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Sun 8/309:43 am
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop5h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$209
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/238:46 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
Tue 8/2512:53 pm
RDU
-
DTW
2 stops12h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sun 10/43:25 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop21h 13m
Frontier
Fri 10/169:59 pm
RDU
-
DTW
2 stops16h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:25 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/273:54 pm
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop8h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$213
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 8/201:50 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop5h 15m
Frontier
Mon 8/245:29 pm
RDU
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$214
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Tue 8/112:56 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop7h 48m
Frontier
Sat 8/2210:51 am
RDU
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/1912:12 pm
DTW
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 43m
Frontier
Mon 8/249:59 pm
RDU
-
DTW
2 stops27h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:40 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop5h 19m
Frontier
Thu 8/276:05 am
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 8/248:46 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop10h 50m
Frontier
Wed 8/264:02 pm
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop9h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Thu 9/249:30 pm
DTW
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 42m
Delta
Sat 9/265:34 am
RDU
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/31$219
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:50 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop5h 15m
Frontier
Sun 8/235:56 pm
RDU
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$220

Find flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

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 August 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$207
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$33
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$169

Good round-trip deal

$259 or less

Good one-way deal

$84 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 29% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

9:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/13

9:50 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$229

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/4

7:00 am-8:43 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/16

5:20 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$239

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/22

6:35 am-1:15 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/29

6:40 am-12:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$244

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/4

2:40 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops7h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

6:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$259
Quickest round-trip

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/24

9:30 pm-11:12 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/27

5:34 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$279

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/8

7:00 am-8:45 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 10/11

5:20 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 48m

$279

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/21

2:25 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/24

4:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$294

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 9/21

1:20 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops7h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/25

2:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$299
Cheapest one-way

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

5:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop3h 30m

$90

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/31

6:15 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$95

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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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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?

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh is 44 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $159). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 August 2, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 23% 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 July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights typically cost between $109 and $278 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $207 on Frontier (Aug 18-Aug 23).

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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 August 2, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican 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
4,229 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,494 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,741 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

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 8 daily flights to Raleigh from 4 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 $229, Delta can have you in Raleigh from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 45m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 501 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $46 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $139 and $186 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 81% 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?

    $43 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 JetBlue, with prices starting from $89 and $93, 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 (90%), KLM (88%) or Delta (83%) 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 $83. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $93 on average, our data indicates $303 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $159). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to Raleigh

Discover the top 4 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 August 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$46Average$139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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