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$118+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 8/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — DCA
Sep 2 — Sep 91
Wed 9/2
Wed 9/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 3, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:44 pm
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 20m
Delta
Mon 9/147:59 am
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 14m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 9/210:37 am
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 9/58:33 am
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/216:00 am
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 8/256:04 pm
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$190
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:15 pm
RDU
-
DCA
1 stop5h 33m
Delta
Sat 9/56:20 pm
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 32m
Delta
Deal found 8/1$191
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 10/96:00 am
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Sat 10/105:50 pm
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 27m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$194
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Fri 8/212:04 pm
RDU
-
DCA
1 stop4h 10m
American Airlines
Sat 8/226:00 pm
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$200
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 8/206:20 am
RDU
-
DCA
1 stop3h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 8/241:59 pm
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 27m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/307:50 pm
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 33m
Delta
Sun 9/67:58 am
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 12m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$203
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/76:00 am
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 19m
Delta
Wed 10/146:59 am
DCA
-
RDU
1 stop4h 28m
Delta
Deal found 7/29$204
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/166:01 am
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 18m
Delta
Wed 9/2310:00 pm
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 13m
Delta
Deal found 8/2$205
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/146:34 am
RDU
-
DCA
Nonstop1h 16m
American Airlines
Mon 9/217:45 pm
DCA
-
RDU
Nonstop1h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/31$206

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$181
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$118
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$289 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National 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 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

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Quickest round-trip

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 10/2

3:44 pm-5:04 pm

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/5

5:44 pm-7:17 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

$194

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/24

6:51 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/28

7:25 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop3h 47m

$225

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/8

6:31 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/12

2:00 pm-8:48 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$225

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 11/13

7:30 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop1h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/17

10:00 pm-11:23 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

$227

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/13

6:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/20

6:30 am-11:55 am

1 stop5h 25m

$247

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 8/25

2:50 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/26

5:59 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$247

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 9/10

6:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/17

8:55 am-1:46 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$247

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/2

1:50 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/5

6:10 am-10:08 am

1 stop3h 58m

$247

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/6

9:04 am-2:25 pm

1 stop5h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/11

6:30 am-12:33 pm

1 stop6h 03m

$249
Cheapest one-way

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/29

11:20 am-6:34 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$124

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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 Raleigh to Reagan-National in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice 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 Raleigh-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Raleigh-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Raleigh to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

The price you pay for your flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 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 Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $239). Flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 RDU to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 3, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights typically cost between $199 and $309 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $181 on American Airlines (Aug 31-Sep 5).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated August 3, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,JetBlue, andAmerican Airlines from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. 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.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
3,027 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,843 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,488 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Reagan-National. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 11.1 mi from the city center, Raleigh-Durham is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Raleigh. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National should be relatively easy as there are 7 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Departing from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport will take you 1h 18m. There are 227 mi between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is JetBlue. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $171 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and American Airlines, starting at $175 and $179 round-trip. JetBlue is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are JetBlue ($93), American Airlines ($98), and Delta ($98).

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Raleigh, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Alaska Airlines (70%), Delta (54%), Endeavor Airlines( 54%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is $120. On average you can expect to pay $545. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $131.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Reagan-National 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 Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $239). Flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of $386). 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 3 airlines flying from Raleigh to Reagan-National

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National. 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 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$171Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$175Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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