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	$110	Frontier 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Jan 22 — Mon, Jan 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $110
Cheapest one-way flight	$55	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $55
Cheapest nonstop flights	$157	United Nonstop 2 hr Thu, Feb 12 — Sun, Feb 15	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $157
Last-minute weekend getaway	$184	Frontier 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Mon, Nov 24	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $184
Cheapest business class flights	$287	United Nonstop 2 hr Sat, Jan 17 — Sun, Jan 18	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently $287

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 January. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $115–200
August Most expensive	Typical prices: $140–185

Popular airlines from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

American

Nonstop

from $171

Typical price: $175–230

39 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - DCA Every day

1278 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $285

Typical price: $190–460

35 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - BWI Every day

633 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $177

Typical price: $175–235

20 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - DCA Every day

1330 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
United

Nonstop

from $157

Typical price: $175–215

28 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - IAD Every day

485 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
Frontier

from $110

Typical price: $140–335

83 weekly connecting flights

RDU - BWI, DCA, IAD Every day
JetBlue

from $208

Typical price: $260–650

82 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 40 min 135 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 32 min 139 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 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 52 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore United States 49 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

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

When are the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $115 to $200.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $110. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

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 Jan 29 to Feb 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $285, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $177, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $110, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $208, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. starts at $110 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $55 and departs on Wed, Dec 3.

How long does it take to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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

When should you fly to Washington, D.C., United States?

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.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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 is the best airline to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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 39 nonstop flights and 1,278 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 20 nonstop flights and 1,330 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .

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

Southwest offers 35 nonstop flights and 633 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
United offers 28 nonstop flights and 485 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
Frontier offers 83 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) .
JetBlue offers 82 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..

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $110. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $55.

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 Jan 29 to Feb 2.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $285, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $177, flying from Jan 17 to Jan 18.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $157, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 15.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $110, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 12.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $208, flying from Jan 15 to Jan 18.

Which airlines have direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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

There are 39 American direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 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.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. at price $184 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

Which airlines have direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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

There are 39 American direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 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.

When are direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. available?

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. start at $157 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sun, Feb 15 with United.

How can I find nonstop flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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.

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

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. start at $287 from Sat, Jan 17 to Sun, Jan 18 with United.

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

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. start at $110 from Thu, Jan 22 to Mon, Jan 26.

How can I book business class trips from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. starts at $184 from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. at price $184 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Nov 20 to Mon, Nov 24.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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.