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$55+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh (RDU)

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IAD — RDU
feb. 25 — mar. 41
mar. 2/25
mar. 3/4
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Round-trip from

$179
(Delta)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$199 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

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.
vie. 4/1110:10 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 11mDelta
dom. 4/136:10 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 12mDelta
Deal found 2/20$179
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/195:55 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/266:00 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$179
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/111:43 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop8h 30mJetBlue
mié. 3/126:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 48mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$183
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/411:40 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
mar. 3/117:55 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$184
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/256:56 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
mié. 3/268:06 amRDU - IAD
1 stop11h 13mFrontier
Deal found 2/18$184
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/1311:07 amDCA - RDU
1 stop5h 38mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/177:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$215
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/136:00 amIAD - RDU
1 stop3h 58mDelta
mar. 3/1810:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop9h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/19$216
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/198:25 amIAD - RDU
3 stops36h 23mMultiple Airlines
mié. 3/2610:58 amRDU - IAD
3 stops24h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$241
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/36:27 amIAD - RDU
1 stop4h 02mAmerican Airlines
dom. 4/65:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop3h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$265
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/56:10 amDCA - RDU
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
vie. 3/75:30 amRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$312

Find flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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Fly to

Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 4/11

10:10 pm-11:21 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 4/16

7:59 pm-9:18 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/19

5:55 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 3/26

6:00 am-7:09 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/11

1:43 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 3/12

6:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$183

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/4

11:40 am-12:56 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/11

7:55 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$184

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 2/25

6:56 pm-8:56 am

1 stop14h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 3/26

8:06 am-7:19 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$184

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 3/13

11:07 am-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 3/17

7:00 am-12:25 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$215

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 3/13

6:00 am-9:58 am

1 stop3h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 3/18

10:00 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

$216

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 3/19

8:25 am-8:48 pm

3 stops36h 23m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 3/26

10:58 am-11:26 am

3 stops24h 28m

$241

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 4/3

6:27 am-10:29 am

1 stop4h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 4/6

5:00 am-8:38 am

1 stop3h 38m

$265

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 3/5

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 3/7

5:30 am-12:10 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$312

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from District of Columbia to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 DC to RDU?

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

When flying from District of Columbia to Raleigh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to Raleigh. 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 febrero 20, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to RDU are scheduled on a Thursday (16 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 Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated febrero 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from District of Columbia to Raleigh by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 into for flights to Raleigh from District of Columbia?

    Most people fly into Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight to Raleigh from District of Columbia. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Raleigh one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh are Frontier ($55), Delta ($90), and United Airlines ($90).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to Raleigh?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from District of Columbia to Raleigh on time: GoJet (83%), Republic Airways (81%), ANA (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from District of Columbia to Raleigh is $92. On average you can expect to pay $265. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Raleigh-Durham), can usually be booked for $179.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from District of Columbia to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $316). 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 District of Columbia to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh. 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$116Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$176Average$309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$202Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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