- Must visit
North Carolina Museum of Art
Major art museum with a broad collection from ancient to contemporary works, plus a large outdoor Museum Park. One of Raleigh’s signature cultural stops.
Flights from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $72 (€59) if you book in advance.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:16. The fastest flight covers the 510 miles (822 km) distance in 3h 42m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 510 miles (822 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $72 (€59) |
Flights per day 46 |
Fastest flight 3h 42m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:16 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 28 days |
Cheapest price
$471
Average price
$729
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Flights per day
60
Distance
822 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC will cost around $729 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $471.
It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC without transferring at least once.
B61336 · B62783
UA4055 · UA1536
UA1355 · UA2616
AA2403+
AA5170
AA5516 · AA5367
UA4055 · UA1536
AA5170+
AA959
AA1781 · AA2379
UA3500 · UA4045
UA6362 · UA2382Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $114. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $114, and a flight costs an average of $72.
Distance: 510 miles (822 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$313 Average price | $270 Average price | $184 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 25h 46m Average total duration 25h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 14m Average total duration 18h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC:
A bus is $86 (€70) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC costing on average $270 (€221).
A bus is $129 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC costing on average $313 (€256).
Other travel options to Raleigh, NC take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 44m.
Train takes on average 25h 16m.
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to Raleigh, NC flights for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1108 · AA2400 | 5:37 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h51 | 1:28 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4055 · UA1536 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h34 | 9:34 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA387 · AA2381 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h22 | 10:22 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5170+ AA959 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h51 | 9:51 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2403+ AA5170 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h17 | 12:17 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4754 · UA563 · UA2485 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h11 | 4:11 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA387 · AA2363 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h02 | 12:02 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4754 · UA5668 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h33 | 12:33 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4754 · UA2301 · UA2485 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h11 | 4:11 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
B61419 · B62785 | 6:10 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h36 | 4:46 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1114 · UA5891 | 6:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h45 | 4:00 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4756+ AA6465 | 6:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h41 | 12:26 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4354+ AA6465 | 6:45 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h51 | 11:36 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA1413 · UA4045 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h08 | 2:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1439 · AA2363 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h02 | 12:02 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA3631 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h52 | 11:52 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1355 · UA2616 | 7:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h56 | 2:01 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1355 · UA1869 · UA3624 | 7:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h50 | 6:55 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1355 · UA2301 · UA2485 | 7:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h06 | 4:11 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
B61236 · B6717 · B62785 | 7:40 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h06 | 4:46 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
B61236 · B62283 | 7:40 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h59 | 1:39 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61236 · B62783 | 7:40 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 15h36 | 11:16 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA482 · AA2371 | 7:47 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h11 | 3:58 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2302 · UA2671 | 8:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 15h16 | 11:16 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA606 · UA1975 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h53 | 6:43 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA426 · UA1869 · UA3624 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h05 | 6:55 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA426 · UA1856 · UA1975 | 8:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h53 | 6:43 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3409 · UA2485 | 9:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h06 | 4:11 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5516 · AA5367 | 9:18 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h00 | 3:18 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1791 · AA2402 | 10:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h36 | 3:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1791 · AA2390 | 10:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h21 | 2:22 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3500 · UA4045 | 10:13 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h55 | 2:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4103+ AA4432 | 10:33 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h05 | 5:38 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5876+ AA2360 | 10:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h46 | 4:36 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA2498 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h04 | 9:59 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1746 · UA606 · UA1975 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h43 | 6:43 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1746 · UA2091 | 11:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h27 | 5:27 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1792 · AA2361 | 11:50 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h42 | 6:32 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4432+ AA3498 | 1:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h36 | 5:38 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4518+ AA3498 | 1:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h03 | 7:05 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781 · AA2394 | 1:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h35 | 7:18 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1781 · AA2379 | 1:43 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 3h52 | 5:35 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5381 · UA1989 | 2:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h27 | 9:37 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6190 · UA3624 | 2:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h20 | 6:55 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61336 · B62783 | 2:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h20 | 11:16 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA2671 | 3:32 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h44 | 11:16 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3611 · UA2677 · UA2382 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h09 | 11:44 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3611 · UA1397 | 3:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h45 | 10:20 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1793 · AA542 | 4:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h34 | 11:44 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA706+ AA6039 | 4:15 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h32 | 9:47 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1770 · AA3178 | 4:17 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h39 | 9:56 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3565 · UA2677 · UA2382 | 4:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h56 | 11:44 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3565 · UA1397 | 4:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h32 | 10:20 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5172+ AA2083 | 5:11 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h04 | 9:15 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA129+ AA3980 | 5:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h38 | 10:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2167+ AA3980 | 5:29 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h21 | 11:50 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B61136 · B61883 | 6:53 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 13h38 | 8:31 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5167+ AA812 | 7:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h19 | 11:29 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Discover the best of Raleigh — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Raleigh trip today.
Major art museum with a broad collection from ancient to contemporary works, plus a large outdoor Museum Park. One of Raleigh’s signature cultural stops.
The Southeast’s largest natural history museum, known for dinosaur exhibits, live animals, and strong family-friendly science displays in downtown Raleigh.
Popular interactive children’s museum with hands-on exhibits focused on play, learning, and imagination. Best for families with younger children.
Historic public park with walking paths, rides, a lake, and broad appeal for both families and casual visitors. One of Raleigh’s best-known green spaces.
Large urban park with skyline views, open fields, seasonal events, and highly photographed areas that have become very popular with locals and visitors.
Main downtown street lined with civic buildings, event spaces, and restaurants nearby, serving as a central axis for festivals and city life.
Whole-hog pork chopped and dressed with a tangy vinegar-pepper sauce. It is one of North Carolina’s most iconic regional foods and widely loved around Raleigh.
Slow-smoked pork shoulder or pork with a red slaw and a ketchup-vinegar dip. This Piedmont style is another classic North Carolina barbecue tradition often found in the Raleigh area.
A flaky Southern biscuit filled with salty cured ham, often served at breakfast. It reflects the strong Southern food heritage of Raleigh and the wider state.
A highly regarded venue combining dim sum, beer, and a distinctive floral dining room. It is one of Raleigh’s best-known upscale dining experiences.
An established downtown restaurant known for elevated Southern comfort food, seasonal cooking, and a stylish diner setting.
A popular casual spot recognized for fried chicken, biscuits, and modern Southern flavors in a lively central location.
Moderate by U.S. standards. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than New York or San Francisco, but costs rise in downtown and during major events.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for excellent service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis/rideshares 10-15%, hotel staff a few USD, and round up for coffee only if desired.
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