Detroit to Raleigh/Durham (YIP–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Detroit to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 508 mi 1h 25m nonstop 44 1-stop hubs

YIP–RDU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Allegiant Air leads the route. The flight covers 508 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 44 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YIP–RDU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
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Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G4 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to RDU.
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One-Stop Connections
44
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
209
Candidates
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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.

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric YIP→RDU DTW→RDU CLE→RDU
Distance from YIP 9 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 3
Weekly flights 0 106 7
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 39m 0h 58m
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
508 mi / 817 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Getting from RDU

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.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

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.

YIP–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance508 mi / 817 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections44 hubs
Origin: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 508 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Allegiant Air.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, PTK, BKL, CHO, CMH, CLE, CLT, PIT, CVG, IAD, MKE, SAV, CHA, MDW, SDF, BWI, YYZ, IND, PHL, BHM, DSM, JAX, BOS, MCI, PIE, TPA, MSP, MEM, FLL, OPF, BDL, SRQ, RSW, DAL, MIA, APA, AUS, TUL, DFW, PHX, LAS, SJC, SNA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, CLE and GRR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 YIP to RDU

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Allegiant Air.

YIP to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to RDU ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 508 miles (817 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

44 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).