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$64+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh (RDU)

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WAS — RDU
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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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 August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$137
(Priceline)

One-way from

$64
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$211

Good round-trip deal

$179 or less

Good one-way deal

$75 or less
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. 2% potential increase in price ($7 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh-Durham.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Raleigh-Durham.

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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 August 18, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Tue 11/410:00 amBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 36mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/611:46 amRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$137
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:45 amBWI - RDU
1 stop4h 06mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/157:30 amRDU - BWI
1 stop8h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$143
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 9/1811:43 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 55mFrontier
Mon 9/226:42 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$144
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/128:21 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Sun 9/146:38 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$145
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/228:21 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Thu 9/253:35 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$146
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/198:21 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Sun 9/219:55 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$147
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Fri 9/2612:00 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 34mFrontier
Sun 9/289:55 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop9h 34mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$148
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Thu 9/1110:23 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Mon 9/156:42 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 11/411:19 amBWI - RDU
1 stop11h 14mFrontier
Fri 11/77:05 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 08mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$153
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Thu 9/119:37 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop12h 16mFrontier
Sun 9/146:38 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$154
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Thu 9/117:14 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Sun 9/146:38 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop18h 17mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$154
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Tue 9/22:53 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Thu 9/46:38 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 39mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$158

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/4

10:00 am-4:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/6

11:46 am-4:49 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$137

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/6

6:45 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/6

7:05 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 19m

$137

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/16

11:46 am-4:49 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$137

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 11/13

6:45 am-10:51 am

1 stop4h 06m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 11/15

7:30 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$143

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/17

4:12 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/18

7:30 am-3:37 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/18

10:00 am-6:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/20

6:15 am-3:12 pm

1 stop8h 57m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/11

10:23 am-4:11 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/14

6:38 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 39m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/25

10:23 am-4:11 pm

1 stop5h 48m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/29

3:35 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop5h 39m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/3

4:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 11/6

11:46 am-4:49 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/18

11:43 am-5:38 pm

1 stop5h 55m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/22

6:42 pm-12:17 am

1 stop5h 35m

$144

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IAD

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

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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 August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is 65 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 $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 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 August 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% 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 August 17, 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to RDU are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

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 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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 12 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh can take about 1h 33m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $177. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Raleigh is about 227 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Raleigh, with prices starting at $156. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $177 and $179, respectively. Delta is priced at 36% 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 ($64), Frontier ($73), and American Airlines ($89).

  • 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 ANA (80%), Ethiopian Air (73%) and Copa Airlines (73%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $301 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $107 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 $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 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh

Discover the top 6 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$106Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$174Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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