Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit (DTW) flights

An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit (DTW) starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit (DTW): Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 501 miles (807 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Cleveland, Columbus and Pittsburgh and more.
How many miles RDU to DTW costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RDU to DTW
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book RDU to DTW with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
RDU to DTW with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Frontier Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines


- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines



- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way


- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines the whole way


- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines


- Via South Bend (SBN)Delta Air Lines the whole way


- Via Buffalo (BUF)Frontier Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and American Airlines



- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way



- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way





- Via Rochester (ROC)Breeze Airways, then Delta Air Lines


RDU to DTW: common questions
How many miles does RDU to DTW cost?
In economy it starts at 11,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: SAS EuroBonus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to DTW?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Detroit by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Detroit (DTW) are 501 miles (807 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RDU to DTW award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Detroit?
The most direct connections are through Cleveland (CLE), Columbus (CMH), Pittsburgh (PIT), Dulles (IAD) and Cincinnati (CVG). On 20 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Dulles.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
