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$61+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to District of Columbia

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RDU — IAD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Average price

$258

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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:56 amRDU - IAD
1 stop13h 29mFrontier
Sun 3/910:25 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$178
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/46:10 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Sun 4/68:05 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 13mDelta
Deal found 2/20$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/310:43 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/18:18 amIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$180
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/196:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 48mJetBlue
Wed 3/261:43 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop8h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:07 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Thu 3/138:22 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/187:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/186:30 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/275:20 amRDU - IAD
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Thu 5/16:00 amIAD - RDU
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Deal found 2/20$221
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/286:25 amRDU - IAD
2 stops31h 49mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/29:45 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/227:29 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:00 amIAD - RDU
1 stop3h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
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Mon 3/176:20 amRDU - DCA
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Thu 3/206:55 amDCA - RDU
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$302
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Sun 4/610:59 amRDU - DCA
2 stops25h 05mFrontier
Sun 4/137:00 amDCA - RDU
2 stops40h 59mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$334

Find flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Raleigh

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District of Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/7

7:56 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/9

10:25 pm-6:56 am

1 stop8h 31m

$178

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/4

6:10 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/6

8:05 am-9:18 am

Nonstop1h 13m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/3

10:43 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

8:18 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$180

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

1:43 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$183

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/4

6:13 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

1:54 pm-3:13 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$194

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/18

7:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

6:30 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$199

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 4/27

5:20 am-9:21 am

1 stop4h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 02m

$221

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/22

7:29 pm-12:03 am

1 stop4h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

5:00 am-8:26 am

1 stop3h 26m

$265

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/3

7:45 am-5:52 pm

2 stops34h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

8:58 pm-3:18 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$269

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/17

6:20 am-1:55 pm

2 stops7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/20

6:55 am-11:25 am

1 stop4h 30m

$302

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Raleigh to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to District of Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to USDC are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Delta from Raleigh to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,070 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Raleigh to District of Columbia. It is only a 11.1 mi journey to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) from Raleigh’s city center.

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avelo Airlines from $89 and Delta from $90 one-way.

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  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Raleigh to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Raleigh to District of Columbia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$132Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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