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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $137 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $173 and $182 round-trip. Delta is 43% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 35.6 F).

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 $89. On average you can expect to pay $506. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $137.

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: Envoy Air (98%), Alaska Airlines (88%), American Airlines( 77%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

When booking a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Thursday departure is the best way to save up to 25% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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

Our data shows that January tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Raleigh. Users have commonly found prices around $243 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $179. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in September.

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 4 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 3 different airlines.

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

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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 July 3, 2025.

Tue 8/197:59 pmRDU - DCA

Nonstop1h 26mDelta

Wed 8/2010:05 pmDCA - RDU

Nonstop1h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$137

Fri 9/51:16 pmRDU - DCA

Nonstop1h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 9/131:44 pmDCA - RDU

Nonstop1h 18mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$165

Mon 9/228:05 amRDU - DCA

2 stops6h 50mSouthwest

Tue 9/236:00 amDCA - RDU

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$182

Wed 7/1610:19 amRDU - DCA

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/236:00 amDCA - RDU

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$204

Sun 9/1411:17 amRDU - DCA

1 stop8h 04mJetBlue

Wed 9/176:25 amDCA - RDU

1 stop4h 07mJetBlue

Deal found 7/2

$246

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Tue 8/196:00 amRDU - DCA

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Deal found 7/2

$137

Sat 7/123:33 pmRDU - DCA

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Deal found 7/1

$173

Wed 9/36:40 amRDU - DCA

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Deal found 7/1

$182

Wed 7/1610:19 amRDU - DCA

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/236:00 amDCA - RDU

1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$204

Sun 9/1411:17 amRDU - DCA

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Wed 9/176:25 amDCA - RDU

1 stop4h 07mJetBlue

Deal found 7/2

$246

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Thu 7/106:00 amRDU - DCA

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$173

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$214

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Wed 7/1610:19 amRDU - DCA

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$204

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Tue 8/197:59 pmRDU - DCA

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Wed 9/106:00 amRDU - DCA

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$69

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$135

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Tue 8/19

7:59 pm-9:25 pm

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10:05 pm-11:15 pm

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1:16 pm-2:33 pm

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1:44 pm-3:02 pm

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Raleigh-Durham

Mon 9/22

8:05 am-2:55 pm

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6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$182

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RDU - DCA

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Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/16

10:19 am-5:28 pm

1 stop7h 09m

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6:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$204

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RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/14

11:17 am-7:21 pm

1 stop8h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/17

6:25 am-10:32 am

1 stop4h 07m

$246

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$69

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 9/10

1:47 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$129

RaleighWashington, D.C.

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Raleigh-Durham

Sat 9/27

5:16 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$133

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RDU - DCA

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Raleigh-Durham

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5:23 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop18h 41m

$135

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RDU - DCA

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12:10 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$211

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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 79 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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?

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 afternoon could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

The most flights from RDU to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,982 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,861 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,916 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,266 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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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 4 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 3 different airlines.
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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $137 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Southwest, starting at $173 and $182 round-trip. Delta is 43% 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 Delta ($69), JetBlue ($129), and American Airlines ($133).
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: Envoy Air (98%), Alaska Airlines (88%), American Airlines( 77%).
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 $89. On average you can expect to pay $506. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), can usually be booked for $137.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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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Delta	Cheapest$120	Average$236	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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