Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh-durham
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Raleigh-durham
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Raleigh-durham? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Raleigh-durham vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Raleigh-durham for specific travel dates.
2026-11-21
DTW - RDU
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
DTW - RDU
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-23
DTW - RDU
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-26
DTW - RDU
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-30
DTW - RDU
Economy | Non stop | 3 left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-01
DTW - RDU
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Raleigh-durham flight facts
Distance
501 mi
807 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 1h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
Same time zone
Raleigh-durham is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Raleigh-durham
RDU · Raleigh Durham Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Greensboro · Greensboro is 66 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Cleveland - Raleigh-durham · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - New Bern · New Bern is 113 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Grand Rapids - Raleigh-durham · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Wilmington · Wilmington is 122 mi from Raleigh-durham
Flights Detroit - Charlotte · Charlotte is 130 mi from Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Raleigh-durham
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
DTW - RDU
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 27,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
DTW - RDU
First | Non stop | 1 left
From 27,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
DTW - RDU
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 27,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
DTW - RDU
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 27,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
DTW - RDU
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 27,600 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - RDU
First | Non stop | 9+ left
From 38,200 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Chapel Hill (United States)
The Carolina Inn
From Pts or $1145
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Raleigh-durham depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Raleigh-durham.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Raleigh-durham.
Detroit and Raleigh-durham are about 501 miles (807 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 501-mile straight-line distance takes about 1h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Raleigh-durham is in the same time zone as Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Raleigh-durham: Raleigh Durham Intl (RDU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Raleigh-durham, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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