Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Detroit's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Durham.
Choose from 44 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights. The 05:25 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest you can take. Frontier Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 20:34.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to DTW flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Detroit (and then exploring more of United States!) is a snap with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
The airline with the highest number of bookings on this route is Delta Air Lines.
With a reliable 95.83% of services arriving as planned, Frontier Airlines has the best on-time record for RDU to DTW flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between RDU and DTW:
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
₹ 5,664 is the lowest price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. A return flight starts from ₹ 12,189. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To get cheap tickets from RDU to DTW, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from RDU to DTW by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that take off from RDU reach their destination without delay.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Book a hotel close to DTW if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport rental car and discover Detroit and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Budget and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
The address for DTW is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to the centre of Detroit has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Detroit. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for July if you want to go to Detroit during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to DTW in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Chicago is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Detroit. Around 386 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Millennium Park, Art Institute of Chicago and LandShark Beer Garden at Navy Pier.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, head for Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres south of Detroit. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are among the biggest draws.
