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July 28 - July 29
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$132
$133
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July 15 - July 21
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$129
$133
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July 7 - July 14
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$131
$133
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July 21 - July 28
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$157
$133
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July 21 - July 22
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$132
$133
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July 7 - July 8
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$138
$133
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August 12 - August 18
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$121
$133
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September 9 - September 15
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$137
$133
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July 7 - July 14
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$278
$133
Round trip
July 15 - July 22
RDU - Washington, D.C.
$272
$133
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.
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
Flights from $203
November
Flights from $397
Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.
Southwest Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.
Tue, Jun 23
RDU - Washington, D.C.
Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Frontier Airlines
$318
$240
One-way
Mon, Jun 29
RDU - Washington, D.C.
Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Frontier Airlines
$281
$226
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
RDU - Washington, D.C.
Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)
Frontier Airlines
$239
$170
One-way
Mon, Jul 6
RDU - Washington, D.C.
Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)
Frontier Airlines
$236
$177
One-way
Mon, Jul 6
RDU - Washington, D.C.
Raleigh (RDU) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)
$272
$201
One-way
Mon, Jul 6
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.
Jul 7 - Jul 14
$278 → $133
52%
Jul 15 - Jul 22
$272 → $133
51%
Jul 15 - Jul 21
$272 → $134
51%
Aug 7 - Aug 10
$298 → $191
36%
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)
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)
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)
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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