What percentage of Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 19.1% of flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. have historically been direct. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that a significant portion of journeys on this route involve at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. has a median duration of 1 hour and 14 minutes, covering a distance of 361 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 10 hours and 22 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Raleigh to Washington, D.C. route tend to drop frequently. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for price reductions. Monitoring prices regularly can be beneficial for securing a more favorable fare on this route.

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Raleigh to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. typically range from $216–$460, with a median fare of $300. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only about 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.? The data indicates that December is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $203. This is closely followed by October, where the median fare is $207. January also presents a good value, with a median fare of $228.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 19.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., including connections, takes approximately 12h 6m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. is 365 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find fares.

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

Regular price: $182 - $324

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $182 to $324. The current lowest deal is $107 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 11.

now $107

Low $182

High $324

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

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$351

$222

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$321

$230

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$398

$251

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$390

$257

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$341

$248

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$278

$204

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$398 → $252

37%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

$273 → $143

48%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

$274 → $157

43%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

$222 → $106

52%

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.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $203 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 12h 6m

Flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. typically take 12 hours and 6 minutes with stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 19.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $107 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are frequently available.

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.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International Airport is a good option for flights to the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers extensive domestic and global routes, often with lower fares, despite significant travel distance.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$68

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$453

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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. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to the travel date, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging around $471. Conversely, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows higher average prices, reaching approximately $650.

Based on historical data for the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $216 or less. The median price for this route has been around $300. Fares exceeding $460 are typically in the higher price range for this route.

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 shows relatively low median prices at $228. These prices are generally lower than the annual median price of $300 for this route.

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Raleigh to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 19.1% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., including connections, takes approximately 12h 6m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.

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

Regular price: $182 - $324

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is $182 to $324. The current lowest deal is $107 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 6-Nov 11.

now $107

Low $182

High $324

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

December

Cheapest

Flights from $203

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $397

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

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

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$351

$222

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$321

$230

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$398

$251

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Breeze Airways

$390

$257

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$341

$248

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$278

$204

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 18

$398 → $252

37%

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

$273 → $143

48%

2 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 24

$274 → $157

43%

5 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 11

$222 → $106

52%

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.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December offers the lowest median prices at $203 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 12h 6m

Flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. typically take 12 hours and 6 minutes with stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 19.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights having a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $107 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are frequently available.

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.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International Airport is a good option for flights to the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$137

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers extensive domestic and global routes, often with lower fares, despite significant travel distance.

Washington, D.C., United States

47% AI deal score

$674

$499

Save $175

From RDU

Elite

Oct 05

Washington, D.C., United States

46% AI deal score

$2,814

$2,331

Save $483

Aeroméxico, +1

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Oct 06

Washington, D.C., United States

46% AI deal score

$417

$397

Save $20

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Oct 19

Washington, D.C., United States

46% AI deal score

$439

$411

Save $28

United Airlines

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Nov 03

Washington, D.C., United States

46% AI deal score

$965

$720

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

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

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

Raleigh to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Raleigh - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Connecting flights average 12h 6m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest deal

Deals are frequent for this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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Raleigh to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

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

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

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

Raleigh - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in December for the best prices

Connecting flights average 12h 6m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest deal

Deals are frequent for this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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