Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Detroit?

Yes, direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit are available. Historically, approximately 46.9% of flights on this route have been direct, based on data from the trailing 90 days. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights also make up a significant portion of the available routes.

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Detroit?

A direct flight from Raleigh to Detroit typically takes 1 hour and 55 minutes, covering a distance of 807 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time extends to 6 hours and 49 minutes. This difference highlights that while direct flights are relatively quick, adding a single stop can significantly increase the overall journey duration.

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Detroit come up?

Cheap flights from Raleigh to Detroit are considered frequent. This assessment is based on observations over a 30-day period, indicating that opportunities for good value fares appear regularly on this route. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable pricing options with some consistency.

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Raleigh to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Right now, for cheap flights from Raleigh to Detroit, 8% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $220–$439, with a median of $256. Currently, prices are significantly below the typical level, which can present a favorable opportunity for travelers.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Detroit, March stands out with a median fare of $163. Following closely, April offers a median fare of $178, and June also presents a more affordable option with a median of $188. These months tend to offer lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Detroit covers a distance of 807 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This distance means that flights are relatively brief, making it a convenient option for quick trips. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

The typical journey time for flights from Raleigh to Detroit is approximately 7h 36m, including connections. While a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, the rest connect once. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is 2, which contributes to the overall journey duration.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Detroit

Regular price: $84 - $234

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Detroit is $84 to $234. The current lowest deal is $57 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 17.

now $57

Low $84

High $234

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to DTT is March, with a median price of $163. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $416. Generally, prices are lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $163

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $416

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Detroit

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$234

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$119

$62

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$220

$131

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$114

$67

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$91

$70

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$249 → $133

47%

1 night

Sep 26 - Sep 27

$230 → $127

45%

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

$234 → $131

44%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$250 → $147

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

Raleigh - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Raleigh to Detroit are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and June offer the lowest median prices

Historically, March ($163), April ($178), and June ($188) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 7h 36m

The median flight duration from Raleigh to Detroit is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

46.9% of recent flights are direct, with Frontier Airlines offering direct routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Raleigh to Detroit recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Detroit are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Detroit.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Detroit from Raleigh.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International (FNT) is a practical alternative for travelers seeking to avoid congestion and higher parking costs at Detroit Metropolitan.

📍 ~95 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$272

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Detroit is between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $139. Booking within 7-13 days of departure typically sees an average price of $193, while waiting until 0-6 days before travel often results in a significantly higher average price of $653. Planning ahead by at least four weeks can lead to considerable savings.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Detroit has historically been $220 or less. The median price for this route was $256, based on observations over a 90-day period. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares typically falling below $439. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $220 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Detroit include March, April, and June. In March, the median price was $163, while April saw a median of $178. June also presented a median price of $188, making it one of the more affordable options. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $256 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Raleigh to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Detroit

Regular price: $84 - $234

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Detroit is $84 to $234. The current lowest deal is $57 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 10-Oct 17.

now $57

Low $84

High $234

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to DTT is March, with a median price of $163. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $416. Generally, prices are lower from March to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $163

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $416

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Detroit

Sun, Sep 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$234

One-way

Sat, Sep 26

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$119

$62

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$230

$156

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$220

$131

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$114

$67

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Detroit

Raleigh (RDU) - Detroit (DTW)

Frontier Airlines

$91

$70

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

4 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 19

$249 → $133

47%

1 night

Sep 26 - Sep 27

$230 → $127

45%

3 nights

Sep 22 - Sep 25

$234 → $131

44%

3 nights

Sep 15 - Sep 18

$250 → $147

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

Raleigh - Detroit route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Raleigh to Detroit are below the typical level, with 8% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

March, April, and June offer the lowest median prices

Historically, March ($163), April ($178), and June ($188) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

The median flight duration is 7h 36m

The median flight duration from Raleigh to Detroit is 7 hours and 36 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

46.9% of recent flights are direct, with Frontier Airlines offering direct routes.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered 1 direct deal from Raleigh to Detroit recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Detroit are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Detroit.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient arrival airport for flights to Detroit from Raleigh.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Bishop International (FNT)

Bishop International (FNT) is a practical alternative for travelers seeking to avoid congestion and higher parking costs at Detroit Metropolitan.

Detroit, United States

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$3,792

$2,164

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Detroit

Raleigh to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

Direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Detroit

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

Raleigh - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March, April, and June offer the lowest median prices

The median flight duration is 7h 36m

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Best Elite deals to Detroit

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Nov 21

Sep 30

Oct 02

Oct 01

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Oct 02

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

When is the best time to book flights from Raleigh to Detroit?

What is a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Detroit?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Raleigh to Detroit?

Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Detroit?

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Detroit?

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Detroit come up?

Related routes

More routes from Raleigh

Flights to Detroit from other cities

Raleigh to Detroit: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Detroit

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

Direct flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Detroit

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Detroit

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Detroit

Raleigh - Detroit route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

March, April, and June offer the lowest median prices

The median flight duration is 7h 36m

Direct flights are available on 1 airline

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Detroit main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Detroit used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Detroit

Best Elite deals to Detroit

Oct 16

Nov 21

Sep 30

Oct 02

Oct 01

Nov 13

Oct 02

Oct 16

Oct 02

Nov 09

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Nov 17

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Detroit

When is the best time to book flights from Raleigh to Detroit?

What is a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Detroit?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Raleigh to Detroit?