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$55+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh (RDU)

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WAS — RDU
Feb 9 — Feb 161
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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 Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Friday

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 February 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$108
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$240

Good round-trip deal

$194 or less

Good one-way deal

$151 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh-Durham
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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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 February 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:43 amBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 17mFrontier
Wed 4/26:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 24mFrontier
Deal found 2/3$108
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:11 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop18h 18mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/259:53 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 22mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/3$128
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Fri 2/215:25 amBWI - RDU
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/2410:16 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop17h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$148
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/1410:00 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Tue 3/184:00 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/3$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Wed 2/1912:50 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 13mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/228:00 pmRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2010:25 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop8h 31mFrontier
Thu 2/278:14 amRDU - IAD
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 2/3$180
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Mon 3/105:15 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Tue 3/116:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop7h 58mJetBlue
Deal found 2/4$217
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Thu 2/63:59 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 54mAvelo Airlines
Sun 2/98:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop7h 29mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 2/2$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/1412:15 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop4h 33mDelta
Mon 3/177:56 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 2/3$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/611:41 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Fri 3/76:07 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/3$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sat 3/15:00 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/179:26 amRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/3$225
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/4. 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.
Thu 2/279:45 pmIAD - RDU
2 stops22h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/28:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$241

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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 February 4, 2025.

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BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/1

8:43 am-3:00 pm

1 stop6h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/2

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop4h 24m

$108

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/24

6:11 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop18h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/25

9:53 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 22m

$128

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/21

5:25 am-1:12 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 2/24

10:16 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 54m

$148

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/14

10:00 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 3/15

6:10 am-7:24 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/1

10:37 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/3

8:00 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/20

10:25 pm-6:56 am

1 stop8h 31m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/27

8:14 am-5:03 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$180

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/10

5:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$217

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/14

12:15 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/18

7:11 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$221

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/6

11:41 am-12:57 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 3/7

6:07 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 16m

$223

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/1

5:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/17

9:26 am-3:24 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$225

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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 February.
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 January 31, 2025.

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 $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 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 February 4, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 32% 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 February 2, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 February 4, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to RDU are scheduled on a Tuesday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 February 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

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 18 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.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flight route?

  • 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 Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $128 and $179, respectively. Frontier is priced at 55% 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 ($55), Spirit Airlines ($56), and Avelo Airlines ($78).

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $286 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $132 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 $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 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 February 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$78Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$100Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$116Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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