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$139+ Cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh (SEA - RDU)

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SEA — RDU
Mar 23 — Mar 301
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The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in January or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 March 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$139
(United Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$386

Good round-trip deal

$293 or less

Good one-way deal

$179 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Seattle/Tacoma Intl-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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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This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/112:21 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/87:20 amRDU - SEA
Nonstop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$270
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/311:55 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop8h 43mJetBlue
Mon 4/712:00 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop13h 27mJetBlue
Deal found 3/17$272
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/2311:54 amSEA - RDU
1 stop9h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/75:02 amRDU - SEA
1 stop8h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/17$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 4/266:00 amSEA - RDU
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Wed 5/75:28 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop10h 16mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/298:55 amSEA - RDU
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/147:20 amRDU - SEA
Nonstop5h 53mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$282
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Fri 5/96:33 pmSEA - RDU
1 stop13h 15mSun Country Air
Sat 5/108:44 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop14h 12mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/17$295
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/237:35 amSEA - RDU
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Wed 5/72:45 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 3/17$298
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/233:20 pmSEA - RDU
Nonstop4h 51mDelta
Fri 4/257:20 amRDU - SEA
Nonstop6h 03mDelta
Deal found 3/17$302
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:45 pmSEA - RDU
Nonstop5h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 5/87:20 amRDU - SEA
Nonstop5h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/17$303
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Wed 5/73:20 pmSEA - RDU
2 stops24h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/117:46 pmRDU - SEA
2 stops32h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$311
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 5/175:05 amSEA - RDU
1 stop9h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/257:05 pmRDU - SEA
1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$318

Find flights from Seattle to Raleigh within your budget

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 March 18, 2025.

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SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 5/1

12:21 pm-4:28 pm

1 stop25h 07m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

7:20 am-10:13 am

Nonstop5h 53m

$270

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/3

11:55 pm-11:38 am

1 stop8h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/7

12:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop13h 27m

$272

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/23

11:54 am-12:32 am

1 stop9h 38m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

5:02 am-10:42 am

1 stop8h 40m

$277

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

5:28 pm-12:44 am

1 stop10h 16m

$280

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/29

3:20 pm-11:11 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

7:45 am-10:35 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$282

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 5/9

6:33 pm-10:48 am

1 stop13h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 5/10

8:44 pm-7:56 am

1 stop14h 12m

$295

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 4/23

7:35 am-9:30 pm

2 stops10h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/7

2:45 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop12h 05m

$298

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 5/1

9:45 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/8

7:20 am-10:13 am

Nonstop5h 53m

$303

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 4/24

9:45 pm-6:00 am

Nonstop5h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/9

6:05 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$307

SeattleRaleigh

SEA - RDU

SEARDU

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 5/7

3:20 pm-6:41 pm

2 stops24h 21m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/11

7:46 pm-12:52 am

2 stops32h 06m

$311

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Seattle to Raleigh in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice 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 Seattle-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Seattle-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Seattle-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Seattle-Raleigh flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Seattle-Raleigh flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Seattle to Raleigh flights

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Airports
SEA

Plan to arrive at SEA at least two hours before your flight due to potentially long security lines, especially during peak travel periods.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
RDU

Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft operate at RDU, picking up from pre-arranged zones. Check pricing to find the best option for your destination.

Read more about RDUby John Walton
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John Walton

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Expert on SEA

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Raleigh

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Travel insights for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Seattle to Raleigh including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 March 14, 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 $315). 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 March 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Seattle to Raleigh in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% 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 March 9, 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 mornings 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 March 18, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to RDU are scheduled on a Saturday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 March 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 4 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Raleigh-Durham, all of which are around 4h 51m 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?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Seattle to Raleigh round-trip from $272. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $277, and Frontier, from $280. 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and JetBlue, 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 KLM (100%), Delta (97%) or Korean Air (97%) 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 $424, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Raleigh-Durham), is priced around $256.

  • 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 $315). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$148Average$311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$235Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$256Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Sun Country AirCheapest$284Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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