Traveling from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take 1 hour 40 minutes. Durham and Detroit are in the same timezone (UTC-4), so you won't need to adjust your watch when you land.
Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport start at 05:25 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest flight is the 21:45 option with Delta Air Lines. Overall, you can choose from 44 services every week from DTW to RDU.
If you're traveling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
If you want to break up your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that catches your eye. The most popular stopovers on the DTW - RDU route are:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is C$142. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$249. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap flight tickets from DTW to RDU by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from DTW to RDU. You don't need to check back in every day to see if airfares have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Located around 32 kilometres from the center of Detroit, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport can be reached in approximately 27 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to DTW:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're on a late flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near RDU:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from the center of Durham. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Durham. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC and 13ºC then.
More about Durham
Start your Durham trip right by finding a great place to stay. After booking your flight from DTW to RDU, have a look at our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Chapel and DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center are top sights which should be on every Durham itinerary.
Complete your Durham trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Raleigh-Durham International Airport — next up is finding somewhere to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Durham.
