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$48+ 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — WAS
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$134
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$48
(FlightHub)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$259
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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 April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3010:17 amRDU - BWI
1 stop24h 42mSpirit Airlines
Sun 6/16:45 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/29$134
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/226:45 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$135
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/218:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop6h 55mFrontier
Sat 5/2412:14 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$161
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/274:54 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop6h 38mFrontier
Tue 6/35:15 amIAD - RDU
1 stop10h 54mFrontier
Deal found 4/28$162
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/307:35 pmRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sun 6/18:05 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$177
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sat 6/146:00 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Sat 6/217:55 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$179
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/271:05 pmRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/312:57 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$179
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 5/275:25 amRDU - BWI
1 stop3h 45mDelta
Tue 5/271:52 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/28$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/2710:09 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/309:00 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/27$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Mon 5/266:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop4h 27mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/27:30 pmDCA - RDU
1 stop4h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$214
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/24:53 pmRDU - DCA
1 stop6h 05mJetBlue
Wed 6/47:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop8h 10mJetBlue
Deal found 4/27$220
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 6/15:25 amRDU - IAD
1 stop3h 49mDelta
Wed 6/116:00 amIAD - RDU
1 stop4h 01mDelta
Deal found 4/29$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 April 29, 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

Fri 5/30

10:17 am-10:59 am

1 stop24h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/1

6:45 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$134

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/22

6:45 am-7:55 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$135

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/24

12:14 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop6h 07m

$161

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

4:54 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

5:15 am-4:09 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$162

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 5/30

7:35 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/1

8:05 am-9:15 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$177

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/14

6:00 am-7:15 am

Nonstop1h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/20

7:55 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 10m

$179

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

1:05 pm-2:23 pm

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

12:57 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$179

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

5:25 am-9:10 am

1 stop3h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/27

1:52 pm-7:02 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$189

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-10:27 am

1 stop4h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/3

11:10 am-4:12 pm

1 stop5h 02m

$199

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 5/27

10:09 am-11:18 am

Nonstop1h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

9:00 am-10:09 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$202

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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 April 25, 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 82 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 $309). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 April 29, 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 afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from DU8 to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 April 29, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and Avelo 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,936 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Avelo Airlines
7.5
Good
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,295 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $48 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Avelo Airlines from $75 and JetBlue from $77 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. Dulles Intl, Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

    Consider Ethiopian Air (100%), Republic Airways (95%) or Copa Airlines (92%) 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 $1,116, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $95. When looking at the most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $179 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.

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durham to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Durham to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $373). 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 5 airlines flying from Durham to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 5 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$102Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$116Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$165Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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