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

Historically, approximately 12.6% of flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. have been direct. This means that the majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed across the trailing quarter was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should be aware of this lower percentage when planning their journey.

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. This route covers a distance of 361 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging 9 hours and 1 minute. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when choosing between direct and connecting options.

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

Historically, flight prices for the Raleigh to Washington, D.C. route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities to secure more favorable fares. The pricing for this route tends to be dynamic, with frequent fluctuations observed across the trailing 30 days. This pattern suggests that monitoring prices regularly could be beneficial for potential travelers.

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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. are typically priced between $299–$1120, with a median of $465. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

If you're looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., the data indicates that January and February are the cheapest months to fly, both with a median fare of $227. March also offers more affordable options, with a median fare of $319.

Most itineraries for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. connect at least once, with only 12.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which can significantly impact travel time.

A typical journey from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 14m. However, this median includes connecting itineraries. For non-stop flights, the median duration is 1h 14m, while connecting flights have a significantly longer median journey time of 17h 51m.

The route from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 361 kilometers, classifying it as a short-haul flight. This short distance means that direct flights are quick, but connecting options can extend travel significantly.

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

Regular price: $163 - $310

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $163 and $310. The current lowest deal is $104 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 16-Jan 11.

now $104

Low $163

High $310

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

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to WAS is January, with a median price of $227. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1536. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $227

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,536

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

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

Tue, Oct 27

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RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$374

$255

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$397

$241

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$211

$167

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$218

$138

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$241

$189

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$236

$170

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$240 → $114

53%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

$246 → $122

50%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$229 → $124

46%

1 night

Feb 23 - Feb 24

$197 → $105

47%

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Raleigh - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January and February are historically cheapest.

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $227 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 14m.

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. typically take 1 hour and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Most flights on this route include at least one stop, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $104 from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~230 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or Amtrak).

💸 Flights from ~$57

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

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. has been within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $800. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 60+ days out, averaging $1884. Across the trailing quarter, booking within 7-13 days saw an average price of $1687, while booking 14-27 days out averaged $851. These trends suggest that last-minute booking can sometimes offer better value for this route.

A good price for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is considered to be around $299. This threshold is based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, representing the 25th percentile of prices observed. The median price for this route during the same period was $465, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1120. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $299 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are January and February, both with a median price of $227. March also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $319. The annual median price for this route is $465, indicating that these early months of the year typically offer significant savings compared to the overall average. Travelers looking for the most economical options should consider planning their trips during these months.

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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.

Regular price: $163 - $310

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $163 and $310. The current lowest deal is $104 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 16-Jan 11.

now $104

Low $163

High $310

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

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to WAS is January, with a median price of $227. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1536. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $227

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,536

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

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

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$374

$255

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$397

$241

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$211

$167

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$218

$138

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$241

$189

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$236

$170

One-way

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

5 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 17

$240 → $114

53%

1 night

Dec 4 - Dec 5

$246 → $122

50%

2 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 6

$229 → $124

46%

1 night

Feb 23 - Feb 24

$197 → $105

47%

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

Raleigh - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January and February are historically cheapest.

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices at $227 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 14m.

Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. typically take 1 hour and 14 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Most flights on this route include at least one stop, with 2 stopovers being typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $104 from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

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

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$118

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a convenient arrival airport for flights to the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$91

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

Washington, D.C., United States

42% AI deal score

$2,692

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From RDU

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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 below the typical level.

January and February are historically cheapest.

Direct flights average 1h 14m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals appear frequently on 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.

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

When should I buy Raleigh to Washington, D.C. tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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

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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 below the typical level.

January and February are historically cheapest.

Direct flights average 1h 14m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal.

Deals appear frequently on 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

When should I buy Raleigh to Washington, D.C. tickets?

What's a cheap fare from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?