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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Washington & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
RDU
Destination airport IATA code
WAS
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
1 hour 12 mins

Washington DCA Flight Information

Traveling From
Raleigh
Origin Airport IATA Code
RDU
Traveling To
Washington
Destination Airport IATA Code
WAS
Number of Airlines Serving
3
Available Airlines
Distance
364 km
Direct Flight Time
1 4
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Raleigh and Washington?
The great thing about catching a plane from Raleigh to Washington is that there are a couple of routes available. If you decide you’d like to go from Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.) to BWI, you’ll have many carriers to choose from, including Southwest Airlines. Rather leave from Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.) and land at Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)? Consider booking a seat with United Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Raleigh to Washington?
The journey of 260 miles from Raleigh to Washington takes roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes, but could even be as fast as 1 hour and 5 minutes. Family excursion or loved-up escape? Leisurely or active? Whatever your holiday preference, jet to your destination the fuss-free way by booking a nonstop flight.
What are the best airports for Raleigh to Washington flights?
As there are lots of different ways to get by plane from Raleigh to Washington, we thought you might be curious to find out which routes are the most frequently flown:

  • Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to BWI - 25 flights per week
  • RDU to Dulles Intl. Airport - 24 flights per week
  • Raleigh, NC (RDU-Raleigh - Durham Intl.) to DCA - 23 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Raleigh to Washington?
You’ve squirrelled away your hard-earned cash for your holiday and now you’re all set to book your flight. When jetting to Washington from Raleigh, you have a few airline choices. One of the most popular is Southwest Airlines, which operates 108 flights every month. If you’d like more options, try United Airlines. You’ll find 104 flights travelling this route monthly. Do some quick research on the two carriers and you might just bag an awesome deal.
How many flights are there from Raleigh to Washington?
There are 4 flights which operate daily from Raleigh to Washington. You might like to remember this the next time you find yourself dreaming about a holiday.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Raleigh to Washington is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Raleigh to Washington  

Every day between Raleigh and Washington, 9 flights from 3 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 1hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 364 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Raleigh to Washington — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Raleigh to Washington to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
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4.5 out of 5
515 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in their reviews.
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"Great location, excellent staff."

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4 out of 5
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Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews.
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4 out of 5
550 School St SW, Washington, DC
Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,757 reviews)
"One issue was the self check in. There was a person to assist but I do like the personal touch. I did NOT like the iPad control for all room functions I.e. TV control, climate control and lights control."

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Generator Hotel Washington DC

3 out of 5
1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their reviews.
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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

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Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.