Cheap flights from Washington to Raleigh from $115 DCA, IAD → RDU
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The cheapest return found recently is $210 with American Airlines, 16 Nov – 17 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $115 with American Airlines, 22 Nov, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $115, American Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $210, 16 Nov to 17 Nov
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- American Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 1 h 11 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$210
16 Nov – 17 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Leaves 8:54 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 2 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$210
16 Nov – 17 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Leaves 8:54 p.m. · Return leaves 6:00 a.m. · 2 h 20 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$210 16 Nov – 17 Novfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 26 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $108 to $309.
26 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 1 departure date and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 1-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 16 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 1 departure dates
See every date as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 17 Nov | $210 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $86 to $97.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$115
22 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Leaves 8:54 p.m. · 1 h 11 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$115
22 Nov · American Airlines
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Leaves 8:54 p.m. · 1 h 11 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$115 22 Novfound yesterdayOpen this trip
$72 16 Novfound 4 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 34 days, 29 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $72 to $329.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates from 15 Nov to 22 Nov, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
Yes. Among one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 22 Nov, 19 Nov costs $91: $24 less than the cheapest found recently.
American Airlines · Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) · nonstop · found 4 days ago
Every date we hold
4 fares on 4 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov | $91 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | nonstop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Nov | $72 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 19 Nov | $91 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | nonstop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 22 Nov | $115 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: American Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Washington to Raleigh
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 16 Nov – 17 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 22 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Raleigh?
Return
Not enough history yet: in 26 days of return prices, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
One-way
Fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 29 Sept and 12 Nov (34 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $130 | $72 | +64% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $130 | $72 | +64% | 11 |
| 60–89 days | $80 | $79 | Cheapest seen | 16 |
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baltimore → Raleigh
57 km from Washington
$350
$140 more than flying from Washington
16 Nov – 17 Nov · BWI → RDU · out 1 stop, back 2 stops
found 3 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Washington → Greensboro
109 km from Raleigh
$116
$1 more than flying to Raleigh
21 Nov · DCA → GSO · nonstop
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 16 Nov – 17 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Washington to Raleigh?
The cheapest return found recently is $210 with American Airlines, 16 Nov to 17 Nov, found 3 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Raleigh?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $115 with American Airlines, 22 Nov, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $72 with American Airlines, 16 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $86 to $97.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Raleigh?
In 34 days of prices between 29 Sept and 12 Nov, one-way fares 60 to 89 days before departure were typically 39% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Washington to Raleigh?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $210 with American Airlines, 16 Nov to 17 Nov, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $115 with American Airlines, 22 Nov, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Washington to Raleigh?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with American Airlines on 22 Nov, takes 1 h 11 min from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Raleigh?
Between 15 Nov and 22 Nov, American Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 4 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work