Detroit to Raleigh/Durham (DTW–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 39m. Beyond nonstop, 97 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 27 | 320, 321, 712, 717 | 1h41-1h45 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 32Q | 1h43 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→RDU | CLE→RDU | GRR→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 106 | 7 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 39m | 0h 58m | 0h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 88% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
DTW–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to RDU
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Frontier. With 106 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to RDU ranges from 1 hours 39 minutes to 1 hours 46 minutes. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (807 km). There are approximately 106 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 206 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
97 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).