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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 209
Typical prices: C$ 222-C$ 512
Frontier
Sun 28/1Sun 4/2
DTW - RDU • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 222
Typical prices: C$ 219-C$ 519
Delta
Tue 4/12Wed 5/12
DTW - RDU • Direct
Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Delta and Frontier. Average duration is 1h 45m
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When to book
5 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 5 weeks in advance save around 35% compared to booking last minute.
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November
Cheapest • 39% price drop
November
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New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK)
Cheapest • Avg C$ 213 (round-trip)
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
Shortest trip • 3h 41m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh (DTW-RDU)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Raleigh

Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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7:55 p.m. - 8:31 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
24h 36m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
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6:44 p.m. - 9:13 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 29m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
C$ 209Frontier
Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 5 Dec
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9:58 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 46mdirect
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5:30 a.m. - 7:24 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 54mdirect
C$ 222Delta
Wed, 9 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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10:15 a.m. - 12:01 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 46mdirect
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5:30 a.m. - 7:27 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 57mdirect
C$ 222Delta
Sat, 12 Dec - Sun, 13 Dec
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9:58 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
1h 46mdirect
Delta Logo
5:30 a.m. - 7:27 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
1h 57mdirect
C$ 222Delta
Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
Frontier Logo
10:08 a.m. - 8:45 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
10h 37m1 stop Orlando
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6:44 p.m. - 9:13 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 29m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
C$ 232Frontier
Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
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8:20 p.m. - 5:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
21h 20m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:44 p.m. - 9:13 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 29m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
C$ 246Frontier
Sun, 6 Dec - Fri, 11 Dec
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6:50 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 15m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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6:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
C$ 250Southwest
Thu, 3 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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6:55 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
6h 10m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
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6:35 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 15m1 stop Lambert-St Louis
C$ 250Southwest
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 6 Dec
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2:15 p.m. - 9:20 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
7h 05m1 stop Chicago Midway
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6:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 45m1 stop Baltimore/Washington
C$ 250Southwest
Thu, 28 Jan - Thu, 4 Feb
Frontier Logo
6:10 a.m. - 5:40 p.m.DTW  Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-RDU Raleigh-Durham
11h 30m2 stops Tampa Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:44 p.m. - 9:13 a.m.RDU  Raleigh-Durham-DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
14h 29m1 stop Fort Lauderdale
C$ 274Frontier
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh typically range from C$ 222 to C$ 512. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 209, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh. It's 28% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 36% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh at C$ 223 round-trip.
•June (C$ 570) and July (C$ 487) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 155% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh the cheapest?

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh are cheapest 5 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 35% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

C$ 47
Beat the crowds with an average 36% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Detroit to Raleigh

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Your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 8:45 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:59 pm and lands at 11:44 pm.

    The flight takes about 1h 45m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh.

  • How long does a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh take?

    A direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh takes 1h 45m, covering 1,299 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driver's licence.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flight?

    Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh range from C$ 222 to C$ 512, with an average of C$ 369 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 222 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 22% above the C$ 369 route average. Book 5 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 213 round-trip via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK), compared to C$ 378 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 49–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and Frontier. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 209 to C$ 1,127. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights:

    • Delta
    • JetBlue

    Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

  • How are flight prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 135, which is 43% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU)?

    Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 84 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Thrifty
    • Hertz
    • Alamo
    • Budget

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh pass through?

    One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 49% of one-stop connections
    • Baltimore/Washington (BWI) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) – 5% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 47% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 268 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at C$ 503, a difference of C$ 235.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    2 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Raleigh. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Delta
    • Frontier

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh?

    Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 41m, compared with 3h 51m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 3h 58m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

  • Which popular places can I visit in Raleigh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center and William B. Umstead State Park. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights:

    • Frontier: offers free seat selection
    • Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Frontier: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
    • Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in First Class
    • JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Saturday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average C$ 268, about C$ 235 less than Sunday fares (47% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 5 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 35% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 223 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 346 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages C$ 213 round-trip on this route – about C$ 166 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Raleigh-Durham Airport.

    • Hyatt House Raleigh / RDU / Brier Creek
    • Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek
    • Aloft Raleigh-Durham Airport Brier Creek

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Raleigh?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Thursday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Thursday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Friday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Saturday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

Sunday

Delta,Frontier

Delta,Frontier

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