What percentage of Seattle to Raleigh flights are direct?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 23.9% of flights from Seattle to Raleigh were direct. When connecting flights were necessary, travelers typically experienced two stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection.

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Raleigh?

A direct flight from Seattle to Raleigh typically takes about 5 hours and 7 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 9 hours and 10 minutes. The distance covered on this route is around 3780 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh are classified as frequent. This suggests that travelers can often find favorable prices for this route. The availability of deals has been consistent across the trailing 30-day period, indicating regular opportunities for savings.

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Seattle to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Fares for flights from Seattle to Raleigh typically range from $377–$843, with a median of $639. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh, consider traveling in April, when the median fare is $286. Other affordable months include October, with a median fare of $297, and September, where the median fare is $307.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Seattle to Raleigh takes about 16h 41m, including connections. This duration accounts for the time spent on connecting itineraries, which are prevalent on this route.

The distance between Seattle and Raleigh is 3780 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance often necessitates connecting flights rather than direct options.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Raleigh

Regular price: $205 - $511

Prices for flights from Seattle to Raleigh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $205 to $511. The current lowest deal is $177 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 27.

now $177

Low $205

High $511

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Raleigh is April, with a median price of $286. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $895. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $286

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $895

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Raleigh

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$522

$449

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$504

$449

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$373

$400

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$310

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$400

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$286

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$307 → $246

20%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$504 → $451

10%

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$335 → $288

14%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$307 → $278

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

Seattle - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Raleigh are below the typical level, with a median of $639.

📅 Best time to fly

April, October, and September are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($286), October ($297), and September ($307).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 16h 41m

The median flight duration from Seattle to Raleigh is 16 hours and 41 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 76.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a deal at $177

Deutsche Luft Hansa has a deal for $177 from October 22-October 27.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Raleigh are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Seattle to Raleigh.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$316

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative departure point for flights from Seattle to Raleigh.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$606

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for departing from Seattle to Raleigh.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,358

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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

💸 Flights from ~$315

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International is a useful alternative, offering proximity to the Research Triangle area.

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$372

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Nov 25

Raleigh, United States

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Raleigh, United States

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Raleigh, United States

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$1,832

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Raleigh, United States

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$2,008

$1,457

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From SEA

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Nov 07

Raleigh, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,866

$1,457

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

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Dec 12

Raleigh, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,914

$1,475

Save $439

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From SEA

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Nov 12

Raleigh, United States

79% AI deal score

$2,065

$1,540

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Business Class

From SEA

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Oct 13

Raleigh, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,523

$1,282

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Business Class

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Raleigh, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,536

$1,282

Save $254

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Business Class

From SEA

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Oct 16

Raleigh, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,583

$1,287

Save $296

United Airlines

Business Class

From SEA

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Oct 21

Raleigh, United States

79% AI deal score

$1,549

$1,287

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Business Class

From SEA

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Nov 22

Raleigh, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,877

$1,540

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, booking flights from Seattle to Raleigh at least 60 days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, flights booked within 6 days of departure averaged around $1020. In contrast, booking 60+ days out saw average prices drop significantly to approximately $439. Planning ahead by more than two months can result in substantial savings.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from Seattle to Raleigh was considered to be $377 or less. The median price for this route was $639, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $843. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $377, it is historically considered an excellent value for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Raleigh are April and October. In April, the median price was $286, and in October, it was $297. September also offered competitive prices with a median of $307. These months typically offer fares well below the annual median price of $639 for this route.

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Seattle to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 23.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Seattle to Raleigh takes about 16h 41m, including connections. This duration accounts for the time spent on connecting itineraries, which are prevalent on this route.

The distance between Seattle and Raleigh is 3780 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance often necessitates connecting flights rather than direct options.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Raleigh

Regular price: $205 - $511

Prices for flights from Seattle to Raleigh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $205 to $511. The current lowest deal is $177 with Deutsche Luft Hansa, for travel from Oct 22-Oct 27.

now $177

Low $205

High $511

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

April

Cheapest

Flights from $286

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $895

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Raleigh

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$522

$449

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$504

$449

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$373

$400

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$339

$310

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$400

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Raleigh

Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$335

$286

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$307 → $246

20%

4 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 20

$504 → $451

10%

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$335 → $288

14%

7 nights

Oct 12 - Oct 19

$307 → $278

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

Seattle - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Seattle to Raleigh are below the typical level, with a median of $639.

📅 Best time to fly

April, October, and September are cheapest

Historically, the cheapest months to fly are April ($286), October ($297), and September ($307).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 16h 41m

The median flight duration from Seattle to Raleigh is 16 hours and 41 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 76.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a deal at $177

Deutsche Luft Hansa has a deal for $177 from October 22-October 27.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Seattle to Raleigh are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is a good option for flights from Seattle to Raleigh.

📍 ~18 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$316

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative departure point for flights from Seattle to Raleigh.

📍 ~9 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$606

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base is another option for departing from Seattle to Raleigh.

📍 ~3 km from Seattle city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,358

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh, North Carolina.

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

💸 Flights from ~$315

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International is a useful alternative, offering proximity to the Research Triangle area.

Raleigh, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,877

$1,540

Save $337

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Cheap Flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Today’s best flight deals from Seattle to Raleigh

Seattle to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

Direct flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Raleigh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

Seattle - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, October, and September are cheapest

Median flight time is 16h 41m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a deal at $177

Deals are frequent on this route

Seattle main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

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Nov 25

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

How early should I book Seattle to Raleigh flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Seattle to Raleigh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seattle to Raleigh?

What percentage of Seattle to Raleigh flights are direct?

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Raleigh?

How often do cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh come up?

Related routes

More routes from Seattle

Flights to Raleigh from other cities

Seattle to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

Direct flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Raleigh

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

Seattle - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

April, October, and September are cheapest

Median flight time is 16h 41m

Connecting flights are dominant

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers a deal at $177

Deals are frequent on this route

Seattle main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

Nov 25

Nov 25

Oct 20

Nov 12

Nov 07

Dec 12

Nov 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

How early should I book Seattle to Raleigh flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Seattle to Raleigh flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Seattle to Raleigh?