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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham

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Compare routes from Detroit Wayne County to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

Detroit to Durham: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 1,129
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time1 hr, 43 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week92

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham is R 2,256. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 43 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham.
Delta, WestJet and KLM fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham.
As of April 2025, there are 92 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Raleigh / Durham is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Thursday, 5 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 43 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know

  • Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

  • Detroit and Durham are in the same timezone, UTC-4.

  • You can choose from 44 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. The 07:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight you can take. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.

  • Your DTW to RDU flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Delta Air Lines offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering DTW to RDU flights. An impressive 81.95% of its services on this route arrive as planned.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DTW and RDU:

    • Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport

    • Ronald Reagan National Airport

    • Washington Dulles International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Right now, R 1,129 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,256. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from DTW to RDU, book your journey seven months ahead of your departure date.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from DTW to RDU by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • When it comes to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, 75.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near DTW:

Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

  • From Raleigh-Durham International Airport, Durham is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour 10 minutes.

When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • Look for cheap tickets from DTW to RDU in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of United States

  • Charlotte is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.

  • Around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion.

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