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$133+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh (SEA - RDU)

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SEA — RDU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Raleigh

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Round-trip from

$265
(Frontier)

One-way from

$133
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

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January

Average price

$478

Good round-trip deal

$337 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/286:17 amSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Sun 9/75:15 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 6/12$265
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Wed 8/610:35 amSEA - RDU
1 stop10h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/205:19 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$266
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/810:40 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Tue 8/52:35 pmRDU - SEA
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 6/12$267
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.
Mon 9/1511:54 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2010:34 amRDU - SEA
2 stops10h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$272
This Sun Country Air 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/1711:57 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop14h 02mSun Country Air
Mon 7/215:59 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop7h 48mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$275
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/189:10 amSEA - RDU
Nonstop4h 59mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/275:20 pmRDU - SEA
Nonstop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$292
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:30 pmSEA - RDU
2 stops19h 42mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/215:59 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop7h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$309
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/175:30 pmSEA - RDU
2 stops23h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 7/215:10 pmRDU - SEA
2 stops26h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$314
This Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/149:55 pmSEA - RDU
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/196:01 pmRDU - SEA
Nonstop5h 55mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$322
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.
Thu 10/23:50 pmSEA - RDU
Nonstop5h 04mDelta
Sun 10/57:30 amRDU - SEA
Nonstop6h 14mDelta
Deal found 6/10$327

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

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SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/28

6:17 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/7

5:15 pm-12:31 am

1 stop10h 16m

$265

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/6

10:35 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 8/20

5:19 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$266

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 7/8

10:40 pm-11:55 am

1 stop10h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/5

2:35 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$267

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/17

11:57 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop14h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/21

5:59 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$275

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/12

9:55 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 8/16

6:01 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$277

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 7/9

5:10 pm-4:49 am

1 stop8h 39m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/15

7:52 pm-12:56 am

1 stop8h 04m

$294

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/17

5:30 pm-4:12 pm

2 stops19h 42m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/21

5:59 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$309

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 7/17

5:30 pm-7:34 pm

2 stops23h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 7/21

5:10 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$314

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/14

9:55 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/19

6:01 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$322

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 8/12

1:30 pm-8:52 am

1 stop16h 22m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/19

7:11 am-10:03 am

Nonstop5h 52m

$328

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The best insider tips for Seattle to Raleigh flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Seattle to Raleigh trip
Airports
SEA

Plan to arrive at SEA two hours before your flight. Use SEA Spot Saver for free security appointments to reduce wait times.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
RDU

For a rental car at RDU, take a shuttle from the terminal. All major companies operate nearby with convenient shuttle services.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
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John Walton

Expert on RDU

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John Walton

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SEA

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Raleigh

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Raleigh from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Raleigh

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Seattle to Raleigh may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Raleigh?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Seattle 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 SEA to RDU?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Seattle to Raleigh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Seattle to Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Raleigh. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to RDU are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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 June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Seattle to Raleigh have to say. 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airports do I use to fly from Seattle to Raleigh?

    Booking a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) to Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is your only option if you wish to fly from Seattle to Raleigh. On a typical day, there are 6 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 4h 59m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 8 airlines when you book a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh.

  • How popular is this Seattle to Raleigh flight route?

    Within the past month, 28 users have taken a look at flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Raleigh round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seattle to Raleigh round-trip from $265. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $266, and Southwest, from $267. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Raleigh one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $133. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Seattle to Raleigh for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Raleigh?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Seattle to Raleigh consider choosing Delta (80%), Korean Air (80%) or Finnair (71%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Raleigh?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Seattle to Raleigh? While on average our users pay $667, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $215.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Raleigh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle 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 Seattle to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Seattle 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 8 airlines flying from Seattle to Raleigh

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Seattle 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$143Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$153Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$234Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$289Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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