Washington, D.C.

$55+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — WAS
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$110
(Frontier)

One-way from

$55
(Frontier)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$214 or less

Good one-way deal

$142 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Raleigh-Durham-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($20 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 November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 10, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 12/38:14 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Thu 12/49:11 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop11h 12mFrontier
Deal found 11/7$110
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:40 pmRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Wed 12/102:45 pmBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 11/9$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 55mFrontier
Tue 1/69:20 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop19h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$123
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/68:14 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
Mon 12/85:40 amBWI - RDU
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$130
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/510:00 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop11h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$132
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/196:10 amRDU - BWI
1 stop12h 19mFrontier
Thu 11/2011:14 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 amRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/17:10 amBWI - RDU
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$141
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Wed 12/108:25 amRDU - BWI
Nonstop1h 10mSouthwest
Sat 12/138:15 amBWI - RDU
Nonstop1h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 11/8$144
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/38:14 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 28mFrontier
Sat 12/68:37 amBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$150
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:05 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Wed 1/71:47 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$152
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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 12/129:37 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/69:20 pmBWI - RDU
1 stop19h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/8$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 12/53:21 pmRDU - BWI
1 stop25h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/710:27 amBWI - RDU
1 stop10h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$158

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Raleigh

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Washington, D.C.

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Return

Price

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/10

8:14 pm-7:42 am

1 stop11h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

8:37 am-4:44 pm

1 stop8h 07m

$110

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

8:14 pm-7:18 am

1 stop11h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

5:40 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 20m

$130

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 12/10

8:25 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

8:15 am-9:30 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$144

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

5:00 pm-6:10 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

3:15 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

$171

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 12/8

3:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/15

2:45 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop1h 10m

$171

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 12/6

6:10 am-7:20 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/8

6:35 am-7:50 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$171

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/5

8:25 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

8:15 am-9:35 am

Nonstop1h 20m

$171

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/5

5:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop15h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/7

12:43 pm-12:12 am

1 stop11h 29m

$172

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 12/7

2:59 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops23h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/14

4:38 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop24h 17m

$176

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 12/12

3:41 pm-5:00 pm

Nonstop1h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/14

7:59 am-9:13 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$179

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. (average of $92). Flying from Raleigh 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 RDU to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh 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 November 10, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh 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 November 10, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

The best insider tips for Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights

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RDU's security lines are efficient, with separate standard and TSA PreCheck lanes in both terminals.

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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 November 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

    Raleigh-Durham (RDU), located 11.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.. 6 airlines have flights from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 28 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day.

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

    A quick flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. can take about 1h 10m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $144. The distance between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. is about 255 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C., with prices starting at $123. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $174 and $177, respectively. Delta is 47% 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. one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are Frontier ($55), Southwest ($59), and Delta ($99).

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

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

    Consider ITA Airways (95%), Republic Airways (94%) or Copa Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $98. While the most popular route (Raleigh-Durham - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $137 on average, our data indicates $950 when flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C..

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. (average of $92). Flying from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh 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 November 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$123Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$163Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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