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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $228. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Durham.$228 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Apr, returning Wed, 15 Apr.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 15 Apr, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $228, select.

Durham.$308 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $308, select.

Durham.$311 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.

Durham.$330 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 May, returning Tue, 19 May.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Baltimore Washington International on Sat, 16 May, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 19 May, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.

Durham.$353 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Mar, returning Wed, 22 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 21 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.

Durham.$362 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun, returning Wed, 8 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $362, select.

Durham.$363 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Tue, 16 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 16 Jun, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $363, select.

Durham.$364 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $364, select.

Durham.$375 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Wed, 12 Aug.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.

Durham.$375 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $375, select.

Durham.$409 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.

Durham.$412 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Sun, 7 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.

Durham.$412 per passenger.Departing Thu, 9 Jul, returning Sun, 12 Jul.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 9 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 12 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.

Durham.$412 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct, returning Sun, 11 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $412, select.

Durham.$421 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Mar, returning Thu, 26 Mar.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Wed, 25 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 26 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $421, select.

Durham.$424 per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Mar, returning Tue, 31 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 27 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$228
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	1 hr, 18 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	336

Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham?

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham is $228. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham?

1 hour and 18 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham.

Which airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham?

American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and PSA Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham.

How many flights are there a week from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham?

As of March 2026, there are 336 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham.

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

The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Wednesday, 15 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 18 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Raleigh / Durham?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Durham?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington D.C. to Raleigh / Durham with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Raleigh / Durham is Southwest Airlines .

Flying from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know

Start your trip planning by checking out the best place to catch your flight from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Explore the options for taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 1 hour 20 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located in Durham. The city's timezone is UTC-5 — the same as Washington DC.
With 59 direct flights a week between the two airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the busiest route. Delta Air Lines operates the earliest flight at 7:49am. If you prefer to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from DCA to RDU is with Delta Air Lines at 10:10pm.
Your flight from Washington DC to RDU won't wait if you're running late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Peak months like April or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

You can find a direct flight from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) leaving from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
You can lock in a direct flight from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with American Airlines. This leading airline offers services from DCA.
The majority of passengers choose to book seats with American Airlines between DCA and RDU.
Among carriers operating on this route, American Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC, DCA can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Planning to leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)? Direct Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) plane tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to RDU are available with United Airlines.
On the IAD to RDU route, United is the preferred choice of many.
For reliable, punctual service, go with United. It has an on-time performance of 81.74% for flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
You can get to IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport the day before your Washington DC to RDU flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 74%.
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

One takeoff, one touchdown. You can book a direct flight from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport departing from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Fly out of BWI with Southwest Airlines. This reputable carrier offers direct Washington DC to RDU plane tickets.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BWI and RDU is Southwest Airlines.
With 77.99% of its services arriving as scheduled, Southwest Airlines is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey time to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you about 40 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
The on-time performance rating of BWI is 77%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.

About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RDU instead:
Grab a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car and explore Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are top providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Durham. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

At the moment, $114 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $228. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Washington DC to RDU, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. September is the quietest month to go to Durham. November is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Washington DC to RDU plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Durham to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Durham

Start your Durham trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington DC to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Durham when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Centre followed by American Tobacco Campus District and Sarah P. Duke Gardens.

Explore more of the United States

Charlotte is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Durham. Around 193 kilometres away to the west, its best attractions include Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Around 274 kilometres northeast of Durham, Virginia Beach is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.