Raleigh/Durham to Detroit (RDU–YIP) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
BNA Nashville ~4h 19m AADLWN → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~4h 40m → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 12m AAASCX → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 27m DLKEKL → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
PVD Providence/Warwick ~6h 15m MX → Providence/Warwick (PVD) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~6h 17m JREWN → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
HOU Houston ~6h 36m WN → Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~8h 12m F9UAWN → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
508 mi 1h 42m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and YIP, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
BNA ~4h 19m SAV ~4h 40m ORD ~5h 12m MSP ~5h 27m PVD ~6h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → YIP
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Return
YIP → RDU
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Detroit is 0 hours the same as Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · YIP: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 6:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
508 mi / 817 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 42m gate to gate.
Getting to RDU

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.

Facts

RDU–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance508 mi / 817 km
Flight time1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 1h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 508 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Yes, return flights from YIP to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from RDU to YIP

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to YIP is about 1 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 508 miles (817 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available.