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$48+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RDU
May 5 — May 121
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$305

Good round-trip deal

$194 or less

Good one-way deal

$104 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Raleigh-Durham flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh-Durham
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh-Durham
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:45 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sun 5/255:05 pmRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$99
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 5/2110:40 amBWI - RDU
1 stop7h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/255:05 pmRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$135
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2711:01 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Sat 5/3111:26 amRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$160
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/275:15 amIAD - RDU
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Tue 6/34:54 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop6h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 5/248:15 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Tue 5/278:15 amRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/1310:06 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 17mDelta
Tue 6/173:36 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 4/28$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2410:41 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/271:05 pmRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/255:40 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Thu 7/106:25 amRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 22mDelta
Deal found 4/29$192
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/139:22 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop20h 01mAvelo Airlines
Fri 6/2011:55 amRDU - IAD
1 stop8h 42mAvelo Airlines
Deal found 4/29$193
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/273:15 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop6h 45mJetBlue
Tue 6/34:53 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 4/28$195
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/49:00 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/66:09 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/273:29 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop5h 51mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/316:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$214

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

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Raleigh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/22

6:45 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/25

5:05 pm-6:11 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$99

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

10:40 am-5:42 pm

1 stop7h 02m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 5/25

5:05 pm-6:11 pm

Nonstop1h 06m

$135

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

11:01 am-4:09 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/3

11:17 am-4:26 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$160

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

5:15 am-4:09 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/3

4:54 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$162

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

9:45 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 5/26

6:35 am-7:40 am

Nonstop1h 05m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/13

7:55 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/20

7:59 pm-9:26 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$179

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

10:41 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

1:05 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

$179

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/25

5:40 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 57m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/10

6:25 am-10:47 am

1 stop4h 22m

$192

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

IAD - RDU

IADRDU

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/13

9:22 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop20h 01m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/20

11:55 am-8:37 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$193

Washington, D.C.Raleigh

DCA - RDU

DCARDU

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

3:15 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 6/3

4:53 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$195

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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.-Raleigh flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Raleigh flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Raleigh flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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.-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 Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is 80 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. to Raleigh?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 30, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 33% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Friday 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.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 April 30, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to RDU are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 April 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Raleigh-Durham from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 13 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights to the Raleigh airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.1 mi journey from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Raleigh’s city center.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $99. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $161 and $179, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are Spirit Airlines ($48), Avelo Airlines ($75), and Frontier ($80).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are Republic Airways (92%), Avianca (90%) and Ethiopian Air (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    On average you can expect to pay $308 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $89 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $179.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to Raleigh?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh (average of $206). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$106Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$116Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$175Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$183Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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