Raleigh

$92+ 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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — RDU
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in September or October, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

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 June 10, 2026.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 8/252:58 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop8h 16m
JetBlue
Wed 8/265:42 pm
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop6h 16m
JetBlue
Deal found 6/7$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/15:12 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Sat 7/46:15 am
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/15:12 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Sat 7/116:15 am
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop7h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/155:13 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop6h 51m
Frontier
Wed 7/2911:56 am
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop25h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Fri 7/35:12 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop7h 09m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:15 am
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop10h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/42:54 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Tue 7/76:14 pm
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop22h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 6/6$216
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/195:35 am
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Tue 8/256:45 am
RDU
-
DTW
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/8$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/152:56 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop9h 08m
Frontier
Sat 8/2210:26 am
RDU
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 49m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 9/2411:00 am
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop27h 10m
Frontier
Sat 10/246:04 pm
RDU
-
DTW
Nonstop1h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/265:38 pm
DTW
-
RDU
1 stop6h 43m
Frontier
Mon 6/2912:10 pm
RDU
-
DTW
1 stop12h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/5$224

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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$210
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$92
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$299

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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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. 17% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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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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 June 10, 2026.
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 9/24

9:40 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop1h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/27

9:50 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$289

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/24

9:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/26

5:33 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$299

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/8

9:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/11

8:55 am-4:06 pm

1 stop7h 11m

$309

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/16

7:05 am-8:48 am

Nonstop1h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/21

5:25 pm-12:59 am

1 stop7h 34m

$309

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/7

8:30 am-3:04 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 8/9

12:59 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop1h 46m

$309

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/25

6:00 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/2

9:55 am-11:45 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$309

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

9:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/12

1:00 pm-2:47 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

$309

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/8

7:20 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/14

6:45 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$309

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/5

9:40 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/11

11:21 am-5:19 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$319
Cheapest one-way

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

7:05 am-2:15 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$170

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $146). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in January is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 June 10, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 32% 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 June 8, 2026.

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. Sunday 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?

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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 June 10, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

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 13 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 $289, Delta can have you in Raleigh from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 1h 43m. 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 $47 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Southwest, starting at $139 and $208 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?

    $39 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 American Airlines, 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 Frontier (90%), Air France (86%) or KLM (85%) 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 $134. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $210 on average, our data indicates $338 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh (average of $146). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh in January is currently the most expensive (average of $319). 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$47Average$122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$139Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$226Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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