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

Flights overview

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 6 hr Thu, May 28 — Sun, May 31	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$80	American 1 stop 4 hr Wed, May 27	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is currently $80
Cheapest nonstop flights	$191	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, May 28 — Mon, Jun 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is currently $191
Last-minute weekend getaway	$291	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Sat, May 9 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is currently $291
Cheapest business class flights	$312	American Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Mon, Jun 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is currently $312

Fastest flight	1 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh takes 1 hr 10 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 Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is typically June. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

June Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–230
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $170–260

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

American

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $170–240

38 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - RDU Every day

1252 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RDU Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $195–485

34 weekly nonstop flights

BWI - RDU Every day

716 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RDU Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $175–245

20 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - RDU Every day

1258 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RDU Every day
United

Nonstop

from $191

Typical price: $170–235

28 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - RDU Every day

649 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RDU Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $155–340

77 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - RDU Every day
JetBlue

from $227

Typical price: $230–570

66 weekly connecting flights

DCA - RDU Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 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

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
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 mi

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

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are usually in June. Typical ticket prices in June range from $135 to $230.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $80.

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

The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $227, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh starts at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $80 and departs on Wed, May 27.

1 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh.

Raleigh’s relatively moderate temperatures make it a year-round destination. Summers (Jun–Aug) are generally hot and humid. The North Carolina State Fair (Oct) offers rides, music and a flower and garden show. Winters (Dec–Feb) bring colder temperatures with the possibility of snow and sleet.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh.
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 Washington, D.C. to Raleigh 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 Washington, D.C. to Raleigh.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 38 nonstop flights and 1,252 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,258 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

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

Southwest offers 34 nonstop flights and 716 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
United offers 28 nonstop flights and 649 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
Frontier offers 77 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .
JetBlue offers 66 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with American from $80.

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

The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $191, flying from May 28 to Jun 1.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $180, flying from May 28 to May 31.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is $227, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 15.

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

There are 38 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh 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 Washington, D.C. and Raleigh at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

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

There are 38 American direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 34 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 20 Delta direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 28 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh 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 Washington, D.C. to Raleigh on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Raleigh start at $191 from Thu, May 28 to Mon, Jun 1 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh, 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 Washington, D.C. and Raleigh start at $312 from Thu, Jun 4 to Mon, Jun 8 with American.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Raleigh start at $180 from Thu, May 28 to Sun, May 31.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh, 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 Washington, D.C. and Raleigh starts at $291 from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Raleigh at price $291 is offered by Frontier from Sat, May 9 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh, 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.