What percentage of Seattle to Raleigh flights are direct?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 23.9% of flights from Seattle to Raleigh were direct. For connecting flights on this route, travelers typically experienced a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights will include at least one stop.

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 total distance covered on this route is 3780 kilometers, influencing the overall travel time.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh are considered frequent. This suggests that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable prices for this route. Over the trailing 30 days, deals have appeared with consistent regularity.

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Seattle to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Raleigh

Right now, cheap flights from Seattle to Raleigh typically range from $377–$843, with a median fare of $639. Current 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 favorable pricing.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh, the data indicates that April is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $286. This is followed by October, where the median fare is $297, and September, with a median fare of $307.

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

A typical journey from Seattle to Raleigh, including connections, takes approximately 16h 41m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Seattle and Raleigh is approximately 3780 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Raleigh

Regular price: $407 - $578

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $407 and $578. The current lowest deal is $217 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Aug 21-Aug 25.

now $217

Low $407

High $578

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

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Flights from $286

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Flights from $895

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Direct flights from Seattle to Raleigh

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Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Raleigh

Sat, Aug 1

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Frontier Airlines

$640

$398

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

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Seattle (SEA) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$497

$344

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Tue, Aug 4

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Frontier Airlines

$480

$337

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Frontier Airlines

$670

$372

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Frontier Airlines

$596

$398

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Frontier Airlines

$521

$337

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 21 - Aug 25

$551 → $217

61%

5 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 25

$536 → $218

59%

4 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 23

$556 → $238

57%

4 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 31

$549 → $244

56%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

Seattle - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Raleigh are below the typical level of $639.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Raleigh, with a median price of $286.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 16h 41m

The typical flight duration from Seattle to Raleigh is 16h 41m, covering 3780 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 23.9% of recent flights from Seattle to Raleigh are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $217

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from Seattle to Raleigh for $217, found on Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals from Seattle to Raleigh appear frequently, with 9% of recent fares considered good prices.

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 public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$224

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Fly into Raleigh–Durham International for convenient access to Raleigh and surrounding areas.

📍 ~20 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$224

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International is a useful alternative, especially for travelers to the Research Triangle area.

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$361

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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, those booked 60+ days out had an average price of approximately $439. This trend suggests that planning significantly ahead can result in substantial savings.

Across the trailing quarter, 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 around $843 were observed at the 75th percentile. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $377, it is historically considered a favorable price for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Seattle to Raleigh include April, with a median price of $286, and October, with a median price of $297. September also offered competitive prices, with a median of $307. The annual median price for this route was $639, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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 itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

A typical journey from Seattle to Raleigh, including connections, takes approximately 16h 41m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this route.

The distance between Seattle and Raleigh is approximately 3780 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Raleigh

Regular price: $407 - $578

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

The regular price range for this route is typically between $407 and $578. The current lowest deal is $217 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from Aug 21-Aug 25.

now $217

Low $407

High $578

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Raleigh

April

Cheapest

Flights from $286

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $895

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