Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. (RDU - WAS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Apr 9 — Sun, Apr 12	The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Wed, Apr 15	The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$171	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Mon, Apr 6	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $171
Last-minute weekend getaway	$259	American Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Sun, Mar 15	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $259
Cheapest business class flights	$337	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Apr 2 — Sun, Apr 5	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $337

Fastest flight	1 hr 5 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. takes 1 hr 5 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is typically April. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

April Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–200
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $160–210

Popular airlines from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

American

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $170–225

40 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - DCA Every day

1248 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $185–465

34 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - BWI Every day

685 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $170–230

20 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - DCA Every day

1236 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $170–220

28 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - IAD Every day

475 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Frontier

from $160

Typical price: $155–320

78 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
JetBlue

from $187

Typical price: $235–600

70 weekly connecting flights

RDU - DCA Every day

Popular airports near Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 21 min 11 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 41 min 135 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are usually in April. Typical ticket prices in April range from $125 to $200.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $171, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $171, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $171, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $160, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. starts at $160 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.

1 hr 5 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

Mid-Mar–Jun is Washington DC's busiest time, with many people timing their visits to coincide with cherry blossom season (late Mar–mid Apr). Washington DC’s conference centers and hotels also bustle while Congress is in session (Sep–Nov and mid-Jan–Jun). Jul–Aug tend to be hot and humid, while snowfall can vary widely in winter. The city’s most popular events are the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in spring, the 4th of July celebration in summer, and the lighting of the National Christmas Tree in winter.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 40 nonstop flights and 1,248 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are:

Southwest offers 34 nonstop flights and 685 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,236 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
United offers 28 nonstop flights and 475 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Frontier offers 78 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
JetBlue offers 70 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Raleigh and Washington, D.C..

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $80.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $171, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $171, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $171, flying from Apr 2 to Apr 6.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 19.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $160, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 12.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $187, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.

Southwest, American, Delta and United fly direct from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

There are 40 American direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. at price $259 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

Southwest, American, Delta and United fly direct from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

There are 40 American direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. start at $171 from Thu, Apr 2 to Mon, Apr 6 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. start at $337 from Thu, Apr 2 to Sun, Apr 5 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. start at $160 from Thu, Apr 9 to Sun, Apr 12.

To book business class trips from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. starts at $259 from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15 with American.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. at price $259 is offered by American from Sat, Mar 14 to Sun, Mar 15.

To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.