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- Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 7 at 3:28pm from Raleigh, arriving at 4:44pm in Washington.Returning on Sun, Aug 10 at 10:00pm from Washington, arriving at 11:21pm in Raleigh.Select American Airlines flight departing on Thu, Aug 7 at 3:28pm from Raleigh, returning on Sun, Aug 10 at 10:00pm from Washington priced at $20940% less than typical$209
- Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 7 at 1:14pm from Raleigh, arriving at 2:30pm in Washington.Returning on Sun, Aug 10 at 10:00pm from Washington, arriving at 11:21pm in Raleigh.Select American Airlines flight departing on Thu, Aug 7 at 1:14pm from Raleigh, returning on Sun, Aug 10 at 10:00pm from Washington priced at $20940% less than typical$209
- Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 7 at 6:00am from Raleigh, arriving at 7:15am in Washington.Returning on Sun, Aug 10 at 5:49pm from Washington, arriving at 7:15pm in Raleigh.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Aug 7 at 6:00am from Raleigh, returning on Sun, Aug 10 at 5:49pm from Washington priced at $20940% less than typical$209
- Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 14 at 8:07pm from Raleigh, arriving at 9:30pm in Washington.Returning on Sun, Aug 17 at 10:00pm from Washington, arriving at 11:21pm in Raleigh.Select American Airlines flight departing on Thu, Aug 14 at 8:07pm from Raleigh, returning on Sun, Aug 17 at 10:00pm from Washington priced at $18940% less than typical$189
- Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Aug 8 at 6:00am from Raleigh, arriving at 7:09am in Washington.Returning on Thu, Aug 14 at 10:00pm from Washington, arriving at 11:21pm in Raleigh.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Aug 8 at 6:00am from Raleigh, returning on Thu, Aug 14 at 10:00pm from Washington priced at $19935% less than typical$199
- Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).Delta, nonstop.Departing on Thu, Aug 21 at 3:40pm from Raleigh, arriving at 5:09pm in Washington.Returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 5:49pm from Washington, arriving at 7:15pm in Raleigh.Select Delta flight departing on Thu, Aug 21 at 3:40pm from Raleigh, returning on Sun, Aug 24 at 5:49pm from Washington priced at $17835% less than typical$178
- Raleigh (RDU) to Baltimore (BWI).Southwest Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Sat, Aug 30 at 10:55am from Raleigh, arriving at 12:05pm in Baltimore.Returning on Tue, Sep 2 at 8:45pm from Baltimore, arriving at 10:00pm in Raleigh.Select Southwest Airlines flight departing on Sat, Aug 30 at 10:55am from Raleigh, returning on Tue, Sep 2 at 8:45pm from Baltimore priced at $17725% less than typical$177
- Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).American Airlines, nonstop.Departing on Fri, Aug 29 at 6:00am from Raleigh, arriving at 7:09am in Washington.Returning on Tue, Sep 2 at 4:10pm from Washington, arriving at 5:25pm in Raleigh.Select American Airlines flight departing on Fri, Aug 29 at 6:00am from Raleigh, returning on Tue, Sep 2 at 4:10pm from Washington priced at $16825% less than typical$168
Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Washington (RDU-WAS)
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Origin airport | Raleigh - Durham Intl. |
Destination airport | Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall |
Roundtrip price | $131 |
Distance | 256 mi |
Raleigh to Washington Flights
The cheapest times to fly from Raleigh to Washington
On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Raleigh to Washington are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Washington with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.
The best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Washington
Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Raleigh to Washington: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.
How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Raleigh to Washington
Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Raleigh to Washington in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $66 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.
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