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$88+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh (RDU)

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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — RDU
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to Raleigh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to Raleigh flight deals. Data was last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$157
(Southwest)

One-way from

$88
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$269

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less

Good one-way deal

$119 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jue. 7/37:55 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
dom. 7/66:00 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Deal found 6/10$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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. 7/88:20 amIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
mar. 7/1510:34 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$177
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 8/181:36 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop11h 08mFrontier
jue. 9/117:10 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop4h 56mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 11/201:44 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines
dom. 11/236:33 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$208
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
vie. 6/206:00 amIAD - RDU
1 stop4h 02mDelta
lun. 6/238:12 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop4h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/11$229
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
jue. 9/113:15 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop7h 18mJetBlue
sáb. 9/205:45 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 6/12$236
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 6/256:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
sáb. 6/283:19 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
vie. 8/296:34 amIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
mar. 9/27:31 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$254
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
vie. 7/44:46 pmIAD - RDU
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
lun. 7/75:59 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop18h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$280
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 9/811:45 amDCA - RDU
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
mar. 9/96:00 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$322

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh 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 junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh that are best for you.

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District of Columbia

Fly to

Raleigh

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 7/3

7:55 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 7/6

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$177

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 7/10

10:26 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop1h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 7/12

1:30 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$177

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 8/18

1:36 pm-12:44 am

1 stop11h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

jue. 9/11

7:10 pm-12:06 am

1 stop4h 56m

$186

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 7/9

6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 7/18

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

$199

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 11/20

1:44 pm-3:02 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 11/23

6:33 am-7:45 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$208

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 6/25

7:10 am-1:08 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 6/28

6:45 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop4h 34m

$229

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 9/11

3:15 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop7h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

sáb. 9/20

5:45 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 11m

$236

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 7/8

11:55 am-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 7/9

6:05 am-10:20 am

1 stop4h 15m

$249

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 8/29

9:14 am-2:02 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

mié. 9/3

10:25 am-1:51 pm

1 stop3h 26m

$254

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 7/13

11:58 am-4:12 pm

2 stops28h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

vie. 7/18

9:10 am-8:53 pm

2 stops35h 43m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from District of Columbia to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 DC to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to Raleigh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to Raleigh, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Raleigh ranges from 2.9 - 4.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. April is typically the driest time to visit Raleigh when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Raleigh by month

Plan your trip to Raleigh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Raleigh, 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 41.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Raleigh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Raleigh. 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 Raleigh. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from District of Columbia to Raleigh 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
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,925 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to Raleigh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Raleigh from District of Columbia?

    Most people fly into Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight to Raleigh from District of Columbia. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • How popular is this District of Columbia to Raleigh flight route?

    Flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh-Durham have been viewed 3 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to Raleigh one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh are Frontier ($88), Delta ($89), and United Airlines ($89).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to Raleigh?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from District of Columbia to Raleigh on time: Sun Country Air (100%), Spirit Airlines (100%), Southwest (78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh?

    The cheapest flight price from District of Columbia to Raleigh is $86. On average you can expect to pay $189. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Raleigh-Durham), can usually be booked for $177.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to Raleigh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to Raleigh 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 District of Columbia to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from District of Columbia to Raleigh in March is currently the most expensive (average of $294). 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 District of Columbia to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to Raleigh. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$150Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$178Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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