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$34+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (DTW - RDU)

DTW — RDU
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in November or October, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

Cheapest flights from Detroit to Raleigh

Fri 12/42:27 pm -
Nonstop1h 43m
Sun 12/65:06 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/25$74
Wed 11/186:53 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Sun 12/65:06 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/28$78
Thu 12/102:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 12/135:06 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/29$79
Fri 12/112:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Sun 12/135:06 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 10/28$89
Sat 11/146:53 pm -
Nonstop1h 42m
Wed 11/184:00 pm -
Nonstop1h 59m
Deal found 10/28$98
Thu 12/102:31 pm -
Nonstop1h 40m
Mon 12/146:44 pm -
1 stop16h 37m
Deal found 10/25$100
Fri 12/42:27 pm -
Nonstop1h 43m
Mon 12/76:44 pm -
1 stop16h 37m
Deal found 10/28$105

Find flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$74
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$34
(Super.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$205

Good round-trip deal

$140 or less

Good one-way deal

$150 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Raleigh-Durham flights.
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($80 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham.

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DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/10

2:15 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$95

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/11

4:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops6h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$95

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/22

10:16 am-8:56 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$103

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/23

5:56 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$107

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/2

7:00 am-8:51 am

Nonstop1h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$119

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/12

4:29 pm-12:03 pm

2 stops19h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$134

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/17

8:50 am-5:40 pm

2 stops8h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/11

6:55 am-4:05 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/25

6:47 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$147

DetroitRaleigh

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - RDU Raleigh-Durham

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/26

7:28 pm-8:57 am

2 stops13h 29m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$154

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Raleigh

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $164). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Monday at noon 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 below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights typically cost between $94 and $245 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $74 on Frontier (Dec 4-Dec 6).

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

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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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on RDU

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

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.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 7 daily flights to Raleigh from 4 different airlines. 1h 40m 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 $239, Delta can have you in Raleigh from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 46m. 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 $56 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $139 and $166 round-trip. Users have found that Frontier is 79% 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?

    $33 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 Endeavor Airlines (100%), KLM (94%) or Delta (94%) 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 $68. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $150 on average, our data indicates $247 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $164). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in June is currently the most expensive (average of $421). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$56Average$162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$166Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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