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$66+ 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 11/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — RDU
Nov 2 — Nov 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh-Durham are usually found in August or July, booked 36 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 October 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$66
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$235

Good round-trip deal

$184 or less

Good one-way deal

$111 or less
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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. 1% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 October 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/256:50 amBWI - RDU
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Wed 10/296:10 amRDU - BWI
1 stop12h 19mFrontier
Deal found 10/2$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/186:50 amBWI - RDU
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Wed 10/2212:30 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 23mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$135
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Thu 10/308:15 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Mon 11/33:25 pmRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 10/3$137
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 10/186:50 amBWI - RDU
1 stop11h 48mFrontier
Tue 10/2112:30 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 50mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$138
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Wed 12/1010:48 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 36mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/125:19 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop6h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/1$140
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Tue 10/2810:00 amBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 39mFrontier
Wed 10/295:34 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop15h 00mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$142
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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.
Sat 11/13:05 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop7h 38mFrontier
Sat 11/86:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/2$143
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 10/2310:00 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 20mFrontier
Sat 10/259:29 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 05mFrontier
Deal found 10/2$144
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/246:09 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop23h 01mFrontier
Fri 10/319:48 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Deal found 10/2$145
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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.
Mon 10/279:37 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 43mFrontier
Mon 11/36:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop12h 58mFrontier
Deal found 10/3$146
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/3. 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 10/244:29 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/263:25 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop7h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$147
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Thu 10/236:05 amBWI - RDU
1 stop12h 15mFrontier
Mon 10/2710:30 amRDU - BWI
1 stop23h 50mFrontier
Deal found 10/1$150

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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 October 3, 2025.
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 10/30

8:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/3

3:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$137

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/16

9:00 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/6

11:20 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$137

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/5

10:00 am-5:08 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/7

6:39 pm-12:13 am

1 stop5h 34m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

8:45 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/23

9:36 pm-8:34 am

1 stop10h 58m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/28

11:19 am-10:33 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/14

6:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/23

10:00 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/2

9:35 pm-8:34 am

1 stop10h 59m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/22

8:45 am-3:37 pm

1 stop6h 52m

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/24

7:15 pm-12:26 am

1 stop5h 11m

$144

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/24

4:29 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 10/27

10:30 am-10:20 am

1 stop23h 50m

$145

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/4

11:19 am-10:33 pm

1 stop11h 14m

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 11/9

10:06 pm-3:12 pm

1 stop17h 06m

$145

BaltimoreRaleigh

BWI - RDU

BWIRDU

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/27

9:37 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 43m

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-6:58 pm

1 stop12h 58m

$146

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 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 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

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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 September 26, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh is 36 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 October 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 22% 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 September 28, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flight should consider departing on Thursday 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 October 3, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to RDU are scheduled on a Friday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

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Airports
IAD

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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 October 3, 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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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 16 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 13m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $179. 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 $157. 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 35% 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 Southwest ($69), Frontier ($78), and United Airlines ($86).

  • 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 Air China (94%), Copa Airlines (88%) and Air Canada (86%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $284 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. The cheapest flight overall is $98 while the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Raleigh-Durham) is currently priced at $137.

  • 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 October 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$110Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$157Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$171Average$291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$177Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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