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$63+ 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 1/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — WAS
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:45 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/712:50 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:37 amRDU - IAD
1 stop27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/49:58 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:54 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/76:00 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$194
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/249:37 amRDU - IAD
1 stop27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$199
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Wed 1/78:00 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$207
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Wed 1/75:42 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop6h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$207
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:28 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/411:42 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/16$209
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/38:21 amIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$209
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/221:15 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 25mFrontier
Mon 1/55:30 amBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$213
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/311:05 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Sun 1/410:00 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop10h 13mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$218
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:10 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Fri 1/26:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/17$219
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Tue 12/2312:10 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Sun 1/48:05 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 18mDelta
Deal found 12/16$224

Find 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 December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$129
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$239
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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 December 18, 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

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

6:10 am-12:29 am

1 stop18h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/12

1:02 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop24h 56m

$131

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/14

2:53 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop7h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/15

8:40 am-3:04 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$162

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

9:22 am-9:05 pm

1 stop11h 43m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/19

9:58 pm-11:51 pm

2 stops25h 53m

$169

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

6:15 am-7:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/8

8:45 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/19

5:46 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-10:04 am

1 stop4h 04m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

3:03 pm-4:20 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

7:59 am-9:19 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/8

6:18 am-7:28 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/12

12:50 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$171

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/15

12:45 pm-1:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/22

10:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

2:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/30

1:00 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop7h 26m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/31

10:45 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

12:50 pm-2:06 pm

Nonstop1h 16m

$171

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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 December 12, 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 77 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (average of $92). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Durham to Washington, D.C. at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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 Thursday mornings 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.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Durham to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,005 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,091 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,054 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durham to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Durham to Washington, D.C. will take you 1h 15m. Durham and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 255 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durham to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $55 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $88 and Delta from $88 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Durham to Washington, D.C.?

    When deciding which route to take from Durham to Washington, D.C. consider Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Durham to Washington, D.C.?

    Consider ITA Airways (100%), Air China (94%) or Republic Airways (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Durham to Washington, D.C..

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

    While on average a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. is generally $1,135, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $108. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $157 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durham to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durham to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durham to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durham to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durham to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durham to Washington, D.C. 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 Durham to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (average of $92). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 Durham to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Durham to Washington, D.C.. 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$123Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$158Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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