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$54+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — WAS
dic. 23 — dic. 301
lun. 12/23
lun. 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. are usually found in May or April, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$165
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$54
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$259
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

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.
mar. 12/316:40 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
mié. 1/18:23 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$189
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.
jue. 12/266:00 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 09mUnited Airlines
dom. 12/2912:50 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$199
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.
mar. 12/245:59 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop4h 58mDelta
lun. 12/302:00 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 12/17$244
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.
mar. 12/172:33 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
lun. 1/63:00 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop6h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$263
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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. 12/315:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
mié. 1/18:10 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop3h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$278
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.
mié. 12/255:30 amRDU - IAD
1 stop6h 20mDelta
mar. 12/315:27 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop6h 04mDelta
Deal found 12/17$283
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/179:57 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop14h 55mFrontier
mié. 12/189:40 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop10h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$288
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 12/2912:23 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
mar. 12/318:05 amIAD - RDU
1 stop12h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$323
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.
mié. 12/255:15 amRDU - BWI
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/318:12 amBWI - RDU
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$329
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.
mié. 12/255:15 amRDU - BWI
1 stop12h 15mSpirit Airlines
mié. 1/15:25 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$372
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.
mar. 12/312:55 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop6h 32mDelta
vie. 1/36:50 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/17$384
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.
mar. 12/3110:40 amRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
mié. 1/12:50 pmBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$386

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

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RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/10

8:45 am-8:50 am

1 stop24h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 1/12

4:03 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops23h 22m

$165

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/31

8:17 pm-7:41 pm

2 stops23h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 2/7

8:15 am-2:49 pm

1 stop6h 34m

$167

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 1/12

2:26 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 1/15

5:00 pm-1:21 pm

1 stop20h 21m

$173

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 2/10

8:58 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 2/12

3:39 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$178

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/10

3:21 pm-4:39 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 1/12

5:19 pm-6:42 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/17

7:55 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 1/19

10:30 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 1/9

6:01 am-7:16 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 1/12

3:45 pm-5:01 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$180

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/10

1:05 pm-10:37 am

1 stop21h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 1/12

4:04 pm-9:53 pm

1 stop5h 49m

$183

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 1/24

7:54 am-12:22 pm

1 stop4h 28m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 1/26

7:06 am-11:45 am

1 stop4h 39m

$198

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

mar. 1/7

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 1/7

3:00 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop5h 16m

$210

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

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  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. 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 Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

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

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is 57 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 Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 diciembre 18, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 16% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

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 diciembre 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. 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
4,848 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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.

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

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.. 5 airlines have flights from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 11 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $167. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $173 and $179, respectively. Frontier is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

    Most travelers choose Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington, Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National when deciding on the best route from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

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

    Consider Republic Airways (97%), Avianca (97%) or Copa Airlines (95%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $121. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington) can be booked for $148 on average our data indicates $1,145 when flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. 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 Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$115Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$136Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$161Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$192Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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