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$43+ Cheap flights from Detroit to Raleigh (DTT - 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 9/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — RDU
Jul 7 — Jul 141
Mon 7/7
Mon 7/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in June or September, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$85
(Frontier)

One-way from

$43
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$188

Good round-trip deal

$92 or less

Good one-way deal

$59 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 July 2, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/277:06 pmDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 47mFrontier
Sat 8/302:21 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 51mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$85
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/42:31 pmDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 41mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/96:09 pmRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$108
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/259:32 amDTW - RDU
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/19:27 amRDU - DTW
Nonstop1h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$109

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Detroit

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Raleigh

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Price

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/27

7:06 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop1h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/30

2:21 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop1h 51m

$85

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

2:31 pm-4:12 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/9

6:09 pm-7:58 pm

Nonstop1h 49m

$108

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/25

9:32 am-11:14 am

Nonstop1h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/1

9:27 am-11:09 am

Nonstop1h 42m

$109

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/30

7:05 am-8:44 am

Nonstop1h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/5

9:49 am-11:32 am

Nonstop1h 43m

$159

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/16

2:40 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$43

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/2

3:33 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop1h 41m

$48

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/29

10:46 am-6:58 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$89

DetroitRaleigh

DTW - RDU

DTWRDU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/4

5:15 am-9:55 am

1 stop4h 40m

$90

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Deals found on 6/30

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Raleigh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit 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 June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Raleigh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Detroit to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 DTT 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 July 2, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 40% on flights from Detroit to Raleigh by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit 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 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday 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 to Raleigh?

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 July 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and Spirit Airlines from Detroit to Raleigh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,975 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,103 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Frontier
5.9
Fair
3,286 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,272 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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?

    To fly from Detroit to Raleigh, you need to book a flight from All airports (DTT) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU). Nonstop flights to Raleigh-Durham from Detroit All airports take 1h 35m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from All airports to Raleigh-Durham offered by 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Raleigh round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Raleigh is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $85 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $98 and $159 round-trip. Frontier is currently priced 63% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Raleigh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $43. Users have also found prices from $48 and $90 on Spirit Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Detroit to Raleigh on time: Frontier (94%), Spirit Airlines (90%), Delta (84%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit to Raleigh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $39. While the most popular route (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $98 on average our data indicates $106 when flying from Detroit 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 to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Detroit to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$68Average$107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$76Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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