Washington, D.C.

$39+ Cheap flights from Durham, NC to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 7/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — WAS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Durham to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Durham to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$147
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$39
(FlightHub)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$239
From Durham to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($8 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Durham to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/34:32 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop14h 32mSpirit Airlines
Sun 7/131:16 pmBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 15mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/11$147
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/106:15 amRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sun 7/136:10 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$175
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/73:26 pmRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/122:59 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop9h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/183:31 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Mon 7/2110:05 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 09mDelta
Deal found 6/9$177
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/96:00 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 13mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/248:20 amIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$177
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/257:15 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop16h 11mFrontier
Fri 8/110:28 amBWI - RDU
1 stop7h 52mFrontier
Deal found 6/9$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 6/276:09 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/1511:30 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$183
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/146:10 amRDU - IAD
1 stop10h 03mFrontier
Thu 10/168:18 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop21h 41mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$186
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Tue 7/812:44 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop5h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/87:49 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop4h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$189
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/178:15 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Sun 7/205:35 amBWI - RDU
1 stop4h 27mDelta
Deal found 6/11$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/83:20 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/126:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$199
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sat 9/66:35 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop4h 46mDelta
Wed 9/177:00 amIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/12$229

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Durham to Washington, D.C. 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durham to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Durham

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/18

7:15 pm-11:26 am

1 stop16h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/20

1:16 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$140

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 7/27

5:10 pm-7:39 am

1 stop14h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/3

1:16 pm-2:31 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$141

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/10

6:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 7/13

6:10 am-7:25 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$175

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/18

3:31 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/21

10:05 pm-11:14 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$177

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 7/9

3:10 pm-4:25 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/10

1:02 pm-2:13 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$177

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 7/25

7:15 pm-11:26 am

1 stop16h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 8/1

10:28 am-6:20 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$183

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 6/27

6:09 am-7:29 am

Nonstop1h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/15

11:30 am-12:39 pm

Nonstop1h 09m

$183

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 9/14

6:10 am-4:13 pm

1 stop10h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/16

8:18 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop21h 41m

$186

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/8

12:44 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop5h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/8

7:49 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$189

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 7/8

3:20 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/15

7:00 am-12:22 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$199

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durham to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 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 Durham to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 DU8 to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Durham to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Durham to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Durham to Washington, D.C.. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from DU8 to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Durham to Washington, D.C. have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

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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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $39 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $79 and American Airlines from $88 one-way.

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. is generally $273, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $70. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $177 for that flight.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$108Average$160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$121Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$172Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$174Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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