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$85+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — RDU
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$179
(Delta)

One-way from

$85
(JetBlue)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$255

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$132 or less
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 11/265:40 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Sat 11/296:01 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/3$179
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/26:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop3h 53mJetBlue
Wed 12/35:19 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 39mJetBlue
Deal found 11/2$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Mon 11/242:15 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 11/259:11 amRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/1$184
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop3h 53mJetBlue
Sat 12/135:18 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop5h 41mJetBlue
Deal found 11/2$186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 11/2410:25 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/284:24 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop4h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 11/207:35 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Mon 11/246:01 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Deal found 11/1$193
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/217:59 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Sun 11/233:41 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/2$194
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Tue 12/210:09 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 16mDelta
Wed 12/37:59 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/2$197
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 11/206:05 amDCA - RDU
1 stop4h 09mJetBlue
Mon 11/244:45 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 11/1$200
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 12/126:02 amDCA - RDU
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Sun 12/143:41 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/2$204
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop3h 53mJetBlue
Sun 12/146:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop7h 19mJetBlue
Deal found 11/2$208
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Fri 11/282:15 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 19mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/23:39 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$215

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

7:59 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

7:59 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/12

7:59 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/15

3:41 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/26

5:40 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/29

6:01 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/18

7:59 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/2

12:10 pm-1:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/5

10:09 pm-11:25 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

7:59 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/20

7:59 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/24

6:01 am-7:19 am

Nonstop1h 18m

$183

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/16

5:40 pm-7:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/23

3:41 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$194

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/2

5:40 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop1h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/3

3:41 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$197

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/3

7:59 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

3:41 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$197

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/1

7:59 am-9:16 am

Nonstop1h 17m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/3

3:41 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

$197

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to Raleigh in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh is 51 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh (average of $118). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 DCA to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 November 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

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 November 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh. 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,038 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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

    Most people fly into Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight to Raleigh from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, Raleigh-Durham has 9 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 2 airlines. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh can take about 1h 14m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and Raleigh are separated by a distance of 227 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    According to our current data, Delta ($145), and American Airlines ($179) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh for 40% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh are Republic Airways (92%), American Airlines (76%) and PSA Airlines (74%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $85. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Raleigh-Durham) can be booked for $137 on average, our data indicates $210 when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to Raleigh flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to Raleigh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh (average of $118). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 2 airlines flying from Reagan-National to Raleigh

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$143Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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