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$49+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — WAS
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Durham to Washington, D.C. are usually found in May or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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Round-trip from

$89
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One-way from

$49
(Mytrip)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$258
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Cheapest flights from Durham to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

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.
Tue 3/119:34 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/185:45 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop16h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/20$89
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/1010:16 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Wed 4/1611:58 amBWI - RDU
1 stop11h 30mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$130
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/110:58 amRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 52mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/34:14 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$138
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/277:59 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 20mDelta
Mon 3/3110:00 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 14mDelta
Deal found 2/21$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/306:00 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/58:18 amIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$179
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 5/16:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop8h 23mFrontier
Sat 5/39:24 amIAD - RDU
1 stop7h 56mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$180
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.
Tue 3/116:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 48mJetBlue
Tue 3/181:43 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop8h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$183
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 2/278:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop13h 05mAvelo Airlines
Sun 3/29:45 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop14h 24mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 2/21$184
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/511:44 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/1211:41 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/22$199
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Thu 5/15:20 amRDU - BWI
1 stop3h 52mDelta
Sat 5/37:35 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Deal found 2/21$221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Tue 4/85:20 amRDU - IAD
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Tue 4/1512:11 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/22$221
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Sun 3/28:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/2412:55 pmIAD - RDU
3 stops31h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$224

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Washington, D.C. 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 22, 2025.

Fly from

Durham

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

9:34 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

5:45 pm-10:03 am

1 stop16h 18m

$89

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/10

10:16 pm-7:25 am

1 stop9h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/16

11:58 am-11:28 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$130

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/1

10:58 am-10:50 pm

1 stop11h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/3

4:14 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$138

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 3/27

7:59 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/31

10:00 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/5

8:18 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

9:24 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$180

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-12:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

1:43 pm-10:13 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$183

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

11:44 am-12:59 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/12

11:41 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$199

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/1

5:20 am-9:12 am

1 stop3h 52m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/3

7:35 am-1:02 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$221

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/8

5:20 am-9:21 am

1 stop4h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

12:11 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop5h 36m

$221

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 57 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. 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 DU8 to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to Washington, D.C.. 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from DU8 to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Durham to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,396 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,203 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
3,068 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,396 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

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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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $49 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $55 and Avelo Airlines from $89 one-way.

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    When deciding which route to take from Durham to Washington, D.C. consider Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington or Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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    While on average a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,023, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $100. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $166 for that flight.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$132Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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