Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Detroit and Durham are in the UTC-5 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Flights from DTW to RDU start from 07:00 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 21:45 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights.
Your DTW to RDU flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
With direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Durham (and then other parts of the United States) is a cinch. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Delta.
With a reliable 89.66% of services arriving on schedule, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DTW to RDU flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. These are the top stopovers between DTW and RDU:
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
Baltimore Washington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Currently, $29 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $59. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DTW to RDU, book your trip one month before your planned departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. If you're looking to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from DTW to RDU is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometers from central Detroit. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
If you're landing on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near RDU:
Go where the road takes you with a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and chase adventure across Durham and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before you set off.
Getting from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh / Durham Airport to the center of Durham has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometers away.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Durham in March.
When reserving your flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DTW to RDU in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
Durham is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometers south-west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 418 kilometers north-east of Durham, Baltimore is another essential stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
