Raleigh/Durham to Detroit (RDU–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 501 miles in approximately 1h 46m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 34 | 319, 321, 717 | 1h42-1h52 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→DTW | GSO→DTW | ILM→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 122 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 56 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 46m | 1h 42m | 1h 37m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
RDU–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to DTW
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to DTW is about 1 hours 46 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 501 miles (807 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 167 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall, John Glenn Columbus and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Wilmington (ILM).