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Cheap flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. from $51

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. departing on 4/17. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$51

Fastest flight time

1h 04m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh in the past 72 hours is $51. The best round-trip flight deal from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $106.
The fastest flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 04m
Direct flights go from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh is February. Most expensive is March

What is the cheapest day to depart Raleigh for Washington, D.C.?

Saturday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Saturday. The most expensive is typically Monday

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

In the evening. Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 9% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh?

Frontier. American Airlines, Delta, and Frontier are the most popular carriers operating from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Raleigh-Durham - Baltimore/Washington. Fly from Raleigh-Durham to Baltimore/Washington for the best Raleigh - Washington, D.C. flight prices

How far in advance should you book Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights?

50 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is approximately 50 days to departure

How many flights depart from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

As of March 2024, 21 flights take off from Raleigh and land in Washington, D.C. each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 2:00PM, with 41% of daily flights taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. on average per week?

The number of flights available between Raleigh and Washington, D.C. is 147 per week as of March 2024. The most frequent departure day is Monday, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What cabin class options are available on Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flight.

If you are looking to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., you are most likely going to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to Washington, D.C., it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Washington, D.C., you can try Greensboro/H. Point Airport (in Greensboro), Fayetteville Airport (in Fayetteville), or Jacksonville Albert J Ellis Airport (in Jacksonville). If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from Raleigh, you can try Baltimore/Washington Airport or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport which are located in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. respectively. In March, $120 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. which you can find when you fly RDU — BWI.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$179
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Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$120
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Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)$148
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Greensboro/H. Point Airport (GSO) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)$178
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Greensboro/H. Point Airport (GSO) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$178
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Greensboro/H. Point Airport (GSO) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$357
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. by changing tabs
Frontier
Apr 24
RDU12:47 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 45m
1 stop
BWI7:32 pmBaltimore/Washington
May 1
BWI9:52 amBaltimore/Washington
5h 42m
1 stop
RDU3:34 pmRaleigh-Durham
Spirit Airlines
May 14
RDU6:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
14h 37m
1 stop
BWI8:42 amBaltimore/Washington
May 15
BWI11:48 amBaltimore/Washington
5h 17m
1 stop
RDU5:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
Multiple Airlines
Apr 17
RDU12:47 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 45m
1 stop
BWI7:32 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 20
BWI6:26 amBaltimore/Washington
8h 39m
1 stop
RDU3:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
Delta
May 21
RDU7:43 pmRaleigh-Durham
1h 16m
DCA8:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
May 26
DCA10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 15m
RDU11:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
United Airlines
May 21
RDU10:26 amRaleigh-Durham
1h 13m
IAD11:39 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 26
IAD8:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 10m
RDU9:25 amRaleigh-Durham
American Airlines
May 21
RDU10:39 amRaleigh-Durham
1h 16m
DCA11:55 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
May 26
DCA6:40 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
3h 28m
1 stop
RDU10:08 amRaleigh-Durham

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

If you're looking for one-way flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Frontier and Spirit Airlines
Multiple Airlines
Apr 17
RDU12:47 pmRaleigh-Durham
9h 54m
1 stop
BWI10:41 pmBaltimore/Washington
Frontier
Apr 24
RDU12:47 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 45m
1 stop
BWI7:32 pmBaltimore/Washington
Spirit Airlines
May 18
RDU6:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
6h 28m
1 stop
BWI12:33 amBaltimore/Washington

Search last-minute flights to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.
Multiple Airlines
Apr 6
RDU12:42 pmRaleigh-Durham
11h 13m
1 stop
BWI11:55 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 10
BWI6:26 amBaltimore/Washington
9h 05m
1 stop
RDU3:31 pmRaleigh-Durham
Frontier
Apr 3
RDU10:42 amRaleigh-Durham
7h 24m
1 stop
BWI6:06 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 10
BWI9:52 amBaltimore/Washington
5h 39m
1 stop
RDU3:31 pmRaleigh-Durham
Spirit Airlines
Apr 3
RDU7:14 pmRaleigh-Durham
15h 34m
1 stop
BWI10:48 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 10
BWI5:25 amBaltimore/Washington
27h 52m
2 stops
RDU9:17 amRaleigh-Durham
American Airlines
Apr 3
RDU8:05 pmRaleigh-Durham
1h 15m
DCA9:20 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 10
DCA10:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 15m
RDU11:30 pmRaleigh-Durham
Delta
Apr 3
RDU3:40 pmRaleigh-Durham
1h 14m
DCA4:54 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 10
DCA10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 16m
RDU11:16 pmRaleigh-Durham
United Airlines
Apr 6
RDU6:10 amRaleigh-Durham
1h 20m
IAD7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 10
IAD8:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 05m
RDU9:20 amRaleigh-Durham

Best airlines flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. with momondo
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Rating
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FrontierPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
6.3
4,263 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $136Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
6.4
8,843 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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  • Delta Flights From Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

    Delta is one of the most popular airlines flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., operating 19 flights/week on average for this route. A good Delta flight deal for Raleigh to Washington, D.C. starts from $136 round-trip, up to an average price of $275. Our users have rated Delta at 8.0/10.

  • United Airlines Flights From Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Raleigh to Washington, D.C. start from as low as $158 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $225. United Airlines operates 10 flights to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 11,481 reviews.


United Airlines flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
May 21
RDU10:26 amRaleigh-Durham
1h 13m
IAD11:39 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 26
IAD8:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 10m
RDU9:25 amRaleigh-Durham
United Airlines
May 21
RDU6:45 pmRaleigh-Durham
4h 33m
1 stop
IAD11:18 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 26
IAD8:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 10m
RDU9:25 amRaleigh-Durham
United Airlines
Apr 24
RDU6:10 amRaleigh-Durham
1h 20m
IAD7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 1
IAD8:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
1h 05m
RDU9:20 amRaleigh-Durham

Delta flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on Raleigh to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
May 21
RDU7:43 pmRaleigh-Durham
1h 16m
DCA8:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
May 26
DCA10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 15m
RDU11:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
Delta
Apr 24
RDU7:43 pmRaleigh-Durham
1h 16m
DCA8:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
May 15
DCA10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 15m
RDU11:15 pmRaleigh-Durham
Delta
Apr 24
RDU6:15 amRaleigh-Durham
1h 14m
DCA7:29 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
May 17
DCA10:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
1h 15m
RDU11:15 pmRaleigh-Durham

Choose the best way to get from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

Buses

5h 40m
$61 one-way$96 round-trip
Nonstop · from $96

Distance to downtown

ZWU1.7 mi

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Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Buses

Trains

5h 23m
$39 one-way$78 round-trip
Nonstop · from $78

Distance to downtown

9LX1.0 mi

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Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Trains

Flights

1h 09m
$51 one-way$106 round-trip
Nonstop · from $1481 stop · from $77

Distance to downtown

BWI8.5 mi

  • Is flying the fastest way to get from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

    To save time, the fastest way to travel is by flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. on American Airlines. Expect the length of time you’ll spend onboard American Airlines to be about 1h 04m compared to taking a train from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. or a bus from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. which have been found to be slower alternatives.

  • Is flying the cheapest way to get from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

    A train from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. is currently going to be the least expensive option currently available. You can also find deals for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. starting at $106, or consider a bus from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. starting at $96. Both of these alternative options are worth considering when looking to reach your destination.

  • How far is Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    A flight from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. will travel around 233.4 mi. Flights usually cover this in 1h 04m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Washington, D.C.?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


Alternative routes for Raleigh to Washington, D.C.

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Can I find flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Washington, D.C. from Raleigh.

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