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$135+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh (SEA - RDU)

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SEA — RDU
Aug 18 — Aug 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in January or February, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Raleigh (RDU). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$270
(Southwest)

One-way from

$135
(Southwest)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$376

Good round-trip deal

$301 or less

Good one-way deal

$203 or less
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($4 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham.

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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Raleigh
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 August 13, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:55 amSEA - RDU
1 stop14h 45mSouthwest
Sat 10/255:55 amRDU - SEA
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$270
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Tue 9/165:02 amSEA - RDU
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/235:35 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$271
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 9/312:43 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/61:30 pmRDU - SEA
2 stops10h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$272
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/106:00 amSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/1412:27 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop7h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/11$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/48:20 amSEA - RDU
Nonstop5h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 10/115:39 pmRDU - SEA
Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/12$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:50 pmSEA - RDU
Nonstop4h 58mDelta
Tue 10/287:15 amRDU - SEA
Nonstop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 8/12$277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/46:12 amSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Mon 9/155:23 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/10$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/165:02 amSEA - RDU
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/204:28 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/911:40 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/115:10 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop9h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$283
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 10/2311:40 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 46mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/276:35 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop9h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/11$284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 8/286:17 amSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Mon 9/85:23 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop10h 07mFrontier
Deal found 8/10$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 9/55:02 amSEA - RDU
2 stops9h 02mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/85:35 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop7h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10$293

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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 August 13, 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

Tue 10/21

6:55 am-12:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/25

5:55 am-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$270

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 11/11

5:40 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/14

12:40 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$270

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 11/7

6:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/10

4:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop10h 55m

$270

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/21

6:55 am-12:40 am

1 stop14h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/28

4:45 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$270

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 11/9

5:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/13

4:40 pm-12:35 am

1 stop10h 55m

$270

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/16

5:02 am-5:04 pm

2 stops9h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/23

5:35 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$271

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 9/3

12:43 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/6

1:30 pm-9:22 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$272

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 9/5

9:20 am-11:00 pm

2 stops10h 40m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/9

2:25 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$275

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/22

3:50 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 10/28

7:15 am-10:14 am

Nonstop5h 59m

$277

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 11/8

9:10 am-5:14 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/15

6:14 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

$277

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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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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 August 8, 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 85 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 $292). 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 August 13, 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 August 10, 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. Sunday evenings 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 August 13, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to RDU are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Seattle to Raleigh?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Seattle to Raleigh chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Seattle to Raleigh on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Seattle to Raleigh?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Seattle to Raleigh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $158.

What’s the fastest layover option from Seattle to Raleigh?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Seattle to Raleigh, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Seattle to Raleigh?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Seattle to Raleigh, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Baltimore (BWI) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 58m.

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 August 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Seattle 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 8 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 4h 58m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 7 airlines when you book a flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh.

  • How popular is this Seattle to Raleigh flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seattle to Raleigh round-trip from $270. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is United Airlines. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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 (72%), Korean Air (72%) or Air Tahiti Nui (69%) 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 $339, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $153. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $222.

  • 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 $292). 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 7 airlines flying from Seattle to Raleigh

Discover the top 7 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$145Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$153Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$236Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$264Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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