Washington, D.C.

$63+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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RDU — WAS
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.
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 December 23, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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
Thu 1/17:11 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop17h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$221
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/3110:20 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 12mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/48:25 amDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2910:45 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/75:35 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$224
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2411:44 amRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/251:44 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/21$226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 12/2410:45 amRDU - IAD
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/2510:34 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$226
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/298:59 amRDU - BWI
1 stop4h 06mAmerican Airlines
Fri 1/26:42 amBWI - RDU
1 stop5h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$229
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Tue 12/306:00 amRDU - IAD
1 stop5h 38mFrontier
Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - RDU
1 stop5h 12mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$232
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Wed 12/246:00 amRDU - DCA
1 stop8h 00mJetBlue
Sun 1/257:00 amDCA - RDU
1 stop6h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 12/21$237
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Tue 12/3012:10 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Fri 1/22:10 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/22$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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
Thu 1/112:50 pmIAD - RDU
Nonstop1h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$239
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Thu 12/2512:55 pmRDU - IAD
1 stop5h 21mFrontier
Sun 1/259:18 amIAD - RDU
1 stop11h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/21$248
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Tue 12/2312:10 pmRDU - DCA
Nonstop1h 15mDelta
Sun 1/255:00 pmDCA - RDU
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/21$252

Find 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 December 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$63
(Trip.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$239

Good round-trip deal

$235 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($6 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 December 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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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/7

8:14 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop15h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/10

1:45 pm-12:12 am

1 stop10h 27m

$133

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/23

10:51 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/1

11:24 am-12:11 am

1 stop12h 47m

$143

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Sun 1/18

11:43 am-6:50 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/25

9:55 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop18h 02m

$146

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/9

10:20 am-12:29 am

1 stop14h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/11

8:06 am-7:50 am

1 stop23h 44m

$158

RaleighBaltimore

RDU - BWI

RDUBWI

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 2/26

6:10 am-5:13 pm

1 stop11h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/2

6:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$162

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/20

2:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 1/29

7:37 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

8:03 am-9:25 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 1/10

6:00 am-7:23 am

Nonstop1h 23m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

10:00 pm-11:13 pm

Nonstop1h 13m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/14

2:40 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

6:00 am-1:50 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$171

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 1/26

10:00 am-2:29 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/29

7:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$171

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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 December.
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.

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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 December 19, 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 December 23, 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 20% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 December 20, 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. Monday mornings 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 December 23, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 114 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 7% of flights being delayed.

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

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Airports
RDU

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

IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to Washington, D.C. in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective travel option.

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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 December 23, 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

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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 20 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 22m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $171. The distance between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. is about 227 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 $116. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by United Airlines and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $119 and $177, respectively. Delta is 49% 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), American Airlines ($88), and Delta ($88).

  • 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 (100%), Air China (94%) or Republic Airways (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. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $152 on average, our data indicates $1,091 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 December 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$78Average$128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$123Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$157Average$270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$168Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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