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Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

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July 28 - July 29

Cheapest

RDU - Washington, D.C.

$132

$133

Round trip

July 15 - July 21

Cheapest

RDU - Washington, D.C.

$129

$133

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July 7 - July 14

Cheapest
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RDU - Washington, D.C.

$131

$133

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July 21 - July 28

Cheapest

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$157

$133

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July 21 - July 22

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$132

$133

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July 7 - July 8

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$138

$133

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August 12 - August 18

Cheapest

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$121

$133

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September 9 - September 15

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$137

$133

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July 7 - July 14

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$278

$133

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July 15 - July 22

Cheapest
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$272

$133

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Insights for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are typically priced between $201–$379, with a median of $258. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 22% of recent fares from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. can require some flexibility.
When considering the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., you'll find that December stands out with a median fare of $203. October is also a more affordable option, with a median fare of $207. Following these, January offers a median fare of $228, making it another relatively inexpensive month for this journey.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 27.2% of recent fares being direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel time.
The typical journey from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. takes 12h 6m, including connections. This duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route, as most flights involve at least one stopover.
The distance between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. is 365 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. This short distance means that while the flight itself is brief, the overall journey time is often extended due to connections.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $102 - $240

Prices for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $102 and $240. The current lowest deal is $133 with Southwest Airlines, for travel from Jul 28-Jul 29.

now $133

Low $102

High $240

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to WAS is December, with a median price of $203. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $397. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $203

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $397

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Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

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Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$318

$240

One-way

Mon, Jun 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$281

$226

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$239

$170

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$236

$177

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$272

$201

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$271

$201

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

7 nights

Jul 7 - Jul 14

$278  →  $133

52%

7 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 22

$272  →  $133

51%

6 nights

Jul 15 - Jul 21

$272  →  $134

51%

3 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 10

$298  →  $191

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Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Raleigh - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level compared to the historical median.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $203.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 12h 6m long.

The typical flight duration from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is 12 hours and 6 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights.

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., with 1 direct deal found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route.

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are frequent, with over 1 deal per day.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a good option for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~18 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$133

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Cheapest

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International Airport serves the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Washington Dulles International Airport is another arrival choice for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$133

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside D.C., offering a strong domestic network.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (requires a 2-hour drive south)

💸 Flights from ~$198

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.

📍 ~180 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$232

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and good flight availability to major East Coast and Midwest hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$172

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C.

💸 Flights from ~$278

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $293. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $471. For those planning further in advance, prices for tickets booked 60+ days out were notably higher, averaging $650.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $201 or less. The median price for this route was $258. Prices can go up to $379 or more for the higher end of fares observed in the trailing 90 days.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. include December, with a median price of $203, and October, with a median price of $207. January also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $228. The annual median price for this route is $258, indicating that these months typically offer better value.