RDU - DCA

$92 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Reagan-National departing on 7/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$188
Typical prices: $351-$195
American Airlines
Thu 7/2Tue 7/7
RDU - DCA • Non-stop
Cheapest one-way
$92
Typical prices: $118-$317
JetBlue
Mon 7/20
RDU - DCA • 1 stop
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Delta. Average duration is 1h 23m
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Most punctual • 77% on-time
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National (RDU-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Reagan-National

Thu, Jul 2 - Tue, Jul 7
American Airlines Logo
1:14 pm - 2:42 pm
RDU
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DCA
1h 28mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
2:28 pm - 3:59 pm
DCA
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RDU
1h 31mnonstop
$188American Airlines
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Sep 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:18 am
RDU
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DCA
1h 18mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:44 pm - 7:17 pm
DCA
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RDU
1h 33mnonstop
$189Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 9
JetBlue Logo
5:42 pm - 10:59 pm
RDU
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DCA
5h 17m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
6:20 am - 10:08 am
DCA
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RDU
3h 48m
1 stop
$193JetBlue
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22
American Airlines Logo
8:02 pm - 9:28 pm
RDU
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DCA
1h 26mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
1:59 pm - 3:26 pm
DCA
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RDU
1h 27mnonstop
$195American Airlines
Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 14
American Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 11:53 pm
RDU
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DCA
3h 45m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:24 am - 12:44 pm
DCA
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RDU
1h 20mnonstop
$198American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
3:35 pm - 8:33 pm
RDU
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DCA
4h 58m
1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 11:13 pm
DCA
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RDU
1h 13mnonstop
$199Delta
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Jul 15
JetBlue Logo
5:49 pm - 10:59 pm
RDU
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DCA
5h 10m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
8:44 am - 1:20 pm
DCA
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RDU
4h 36m
1 stop
$201JetBlue
Wed, Jul 22 - Sun, Aug 2
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:13 am
RDU
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DCA
1h 13mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:04 am
DCA
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RDU
3h 04m
1 stop
$203American Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 15
JetBlue Logo
5:44 pm - 10:59 pm
RDU
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DCA
5h 15m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
8:44 am - 1:20 pm
DCA
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RDU
4h 36m
1 stop
$204JetBlue
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:18 am
RDU
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DCA
1h 18mnonstop
Delta Logo
7:59 am - 9:13 am
DCA
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RDU
1h 14mnonstop
$205Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport departing in July.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Reagan Washington National Airport on a Saturday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Raleigh, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is August, where tickets cost $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $388 and $319 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 51% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Reagan-National

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DCA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$92
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Raleigh to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Reagan-National based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $92 for a one-way ticket and $188 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Raleigh and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Delta, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Reagan Washington National Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C., Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $287 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $263 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport from Raleigh is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and DCA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reagan Washington National Airport from Raleigh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $211 or less one-way and $285 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Find which airlines fly direct from Raleigh-Durham Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Friday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Saturday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

Sunday

American Airlines,Delta

American Airlines,Delta

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Raleigh to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Reagan-National? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8396 reviews
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
8.5Crew
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

4.0 OkayMichelle, Jun 2026
ATL - PIT
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Only beverages were offered to first class and I thought the flight attendant could have also served the Delta Comfort as well instead of sitting down and staring at her phone and walking past all of us to the back of the plane to charge her phone more. There was a complete lack of turbulence and was safe enough for flights attendant to walk around in the front of the plane, collect trash and serve a few people water and turn off the seat belt light. Also didn’t enforce people putting their seats into the upright position and allowed two passengers to remain reclined during landing. They seemed out to lunch completely. Usually my experience on Delta is much better.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

Flight was great! This flight from Atlanta was even better than when I paid for Comfort from SNA to Atlanta.

Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

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