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$28+ Cheap flights from North Carolina 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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — WAS
Mar 21 — Mar 281
Sat 3/21
Sat 3/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Thu 3/1910:11 am
CLT
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BWI
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Thu 3/197:11 pm
BWI
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$57
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Sun 3/15:53 pm
TYS
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IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/89:54 am
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/17$74
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Thu 3/57:20 am
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/89:54 am
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/18$78
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/28:58 am
CLT
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BWI
Nonstop1h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/74:05 pm
BWI
-
CLT
1 stop8h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$78
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:49 pm
CLT
-
BWI
1 stop5h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/127:11 pm
BWI
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$79
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Thu 3/1910:11 am
CLT
-
BWI
Nonstop1h 33m
Frontier
Thu 3/267:11 pm
BWI
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 2/17$81
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Tue 3/105:49 pm
CLT
-
BWI
1 stop5h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/127:11 pm
BWI
-
CLT
Nonstop1h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$82
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Sun 3/15:53 pm
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Thu 3/59:54 am
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/18$89
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Thu 4/2311:27 am
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 4/262:01 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/16$96
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Sat 5/166:00 am
CLT
-
BWI
1 stop5h 03m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/164:47 pm
BWI
-
CLT
1 stop7h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/18$98
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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.
Fri 5/2912:55 pm
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 23m
Allegiant Air
Mon 6/13:08 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 32m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/17$99
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Thu 3/196:12 pm
TYS
-
IAD
Nonstop1h 44m
Allegiant Air
Sun 3/223:42 pm
IAD
-
TYS
Nonstop1h 40m
Allegiant Air
Deal found 2/16$102

Find flight deals from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for North Carolina to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated February 19, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$57
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One-way from

$28
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$288

Good round-trip deal

$100 or less

Good one-way deal

$43 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from North Carolina 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 February 19, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Route

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Return

Price

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop5h 22m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/30

6:10 pm-8:46 am

1 stop14h 36m

$128

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/31

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/1

11:45 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$133

KnoxvilleWashington, D.C.

TYS - IAD

TYSIAD

Knoxville McGhee Tyson

Thu 3/12

6:30 am-8:14 am

Nonstop1h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/15

9:04 am-10:44 am

Nonstop1h 40m

$133

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/18

4:40 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/25

5:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$133

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/17

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/24

11:45 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$133

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/24

12:00 pm-1:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/31

5:45 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$133

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 4/13

3:57 pm-11:22 am

1 stop19h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/16

5:58 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 17m

$141

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 4/14

6:50 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/16

9:55 pm-11:10 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$152

CharlotteBaltimore

CLT - BWI

CLTBWI

Charlotte Douglas

Sun 4/19

10:13 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/25

4:47 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$153

CharlotteBaltimore

CLT - BWI

CLTBWI

Charlotte Douglas

Fri 4/17

10:13 am-11:48 am

Nonstop1h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/19

12:07 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$154

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from North Carolina with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. (average of $42). Flying from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $134). 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 NC to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from North Carolina 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 February 19, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on September 21, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their North Carolina to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from North Carolina 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 February 19, 2026.

The most flights from USNC to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (27 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Washington, D.C.?

    For as low as $133, Frontier can have you in Washington, D.C. from North Carolina in 1h 10m. North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Avelo Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $33. However, be on the lookout for offers from Allegiant Air and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

    While some choose either Charlotte Douglas - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl or Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, Charlotte Douglas - Baltimore/Washington is the most popular route from North Carolina to Washington, D.C..

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

    Consider Mesa Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (89%) or Air China (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from North Carolina to Washington, D.C..

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $956, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $98. The most popular route (Charlotte Douglas - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $98.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from North Carolina 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 North Carolina to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. (average of $42). Flying from North Carolina to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $134). 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 8 airlines flying from North Carolina to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from North Carolina 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 February 19, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$51Average$117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Avelo AirlinesCheapest$54Average$99FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$60Average$149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$76Average$89FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$122Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$136Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$139Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$173Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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