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$54+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh (RDU)

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WAS — RDU
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in May or August, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$108
(Frontier)

One-way from

$54
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$233
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:12 amBWI - RDU
1 stop12h 45mFrontier
Tue 1/76:34 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop14h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$138
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/313:15 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 24mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/711:42 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:35 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:10 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$184
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/302:00 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Mon 1/67:59 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/17$194
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3112:20 pmBWI - RDU
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/76:55 amRDU - BWI
2 stops16h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$283
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/268:10 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/24:20 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop3h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3112:20 pmBWI - RDU
2 stops22h 55mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/75:15 amRDU - BWI
3 stops18h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/249:00 pmBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Mon 1/136:15 amRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$377
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/73:17 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop4h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$396
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Mon 12/308:25 amIAD - RDU
2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/67:10 pmRDU - IAD
2 stops16h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$422
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/197:15 amIAD - RDU
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Fri 1/35:30 amRDU - IAD
1 stop6h 20mDelta
Deal found 12/17$428
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sat 12/217:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop8h 45mJetBlue
Fri 12/2710:30 amRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$510

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2024.

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BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/30

9:20 pm-6:54 am

1 stop9h 34m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/25

10:16 pm-7:21 am

1 stop9h 05m

$108

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/27

10:39 am-3:27 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/30

9:59 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$118

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/9

3:44 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/12

8:00 am-3:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$133

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/3

6:20 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 2/4

6:34 pm-9:10 am

1 stop14h 36m

$154

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/22

5:00 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop20h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/26

2:26 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 14m

$173

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/1

8:10 am-9:27 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/24

7:59 pm-9:12 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/10

8:28 am-9:40 am

Nonstop1h 12m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/12

6:10 am-7:22 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/31

3:15 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/7

11:42 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$184

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/17

6:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/22

6:17 am-10:31 am

1 stop4h 14m

$198

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/10

1:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/13

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$216

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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 WAS to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
74 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from Washington, D.C.?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Raleigh-Durham from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 10 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Raleigh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Raleigh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $108. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Avelo Airlines and Spirit Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $133 and $173, respectively. Frontier is priced at 56% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are Frontier ($54), Avelo Airlines ($67), and Spirit Airlines ($80).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    The most popular flight routes from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Raleigh-Durham, Baltimore/Washington - Raleigh-Durham and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Raleigh-Durham.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are Republic Airways (97%), Air China (94%) and Ethiopian Air (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    On average you can expect to pay $215 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $99 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $287). 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 Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$100Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$116Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$119Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$156Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$182Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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