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Cheapest round-trip
$169
Typical prices: $227-$309
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RDU - IAD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$186
Typical prices: $239-$490
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RDU - IAD • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Dulles Intl (RDU-IAD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Dulles Intl 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 Dulles Intl

Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:15 am - 4:34 pm
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10h 19m
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8:33 pm - 8:11 am
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11h 38m
1 stop
$169Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
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6:15 am - 10:52 pm
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16h 37m
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8:33 pm - 8:11 am
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11h 38m
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$170Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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12:04 pm - 10:52 pm
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10h 48m
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8:33 pm - 8:11 am
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11h 38m
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$172Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:15 am - 4:34 pm
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10h 19m
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8:33 pm - 8:11 am
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11h 38m
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$173Frontier
Wed, Sep 23 - Thu, Sep 24
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6:35 am - 5:36 pm
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11h 01m
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9:16 pm - 7:30 am
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10h 14m
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$175Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:15 am - 4:40 pm
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10h 25m
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8:39 pm - 8:32 am
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11h 53m
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$177Frontier
Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Aug 20
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6:15 am - 4:40 pm
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10h 25m
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6:20 am - 11:59 pm
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17h 39m
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$178Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:15 am - 4:34 pm
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10h 19m
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6:09 pm - 11:15 am
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17h 06m
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$182Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 7 - Tue, Aug 11
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12:04 pm - 5:14 pm
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5h 10m
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7:48 am - 10:44 pm
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14h 56m
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$185Frontier
Sat, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 26
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6:00 am - 7:11 am
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1h 11mnonstop
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10:25 pm - 11:44 pm
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1h 19mnonstop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Dulles Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Raleigh to Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport departing in August.

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

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

For Raleigh to Washington Dulles Airport, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Washington Dulles Airport back to Raleigh, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Tuesday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $239 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $412 and $406 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $319 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 49% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Dulles Intl

 
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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 34% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 21% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Raleigh to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Dulles Intl 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 Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $73 for a one-way ticket and $169 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Raleigh to Washington Dulles Airport.

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

    Delta, American Airlines, Air Canada, JetBlue, and SWISS offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Washington Dulles Airport flight route.

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Raleigh and Washington Dulles Airport.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Raleigh to Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and IAD 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 Washington Dulles 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 Washington Dulles 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. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $216 or less one-way and $497 or less round-trip.

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Raleigh to Dulles Intl

 
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.
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Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jun 2026
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Horrible I am at almost 2,000,000 miles on United. This was probably the worst flight ever. An hour and a half before takeoff I get a message that they’re changing the plane and I no longer have a seat in Polaris business Supposedly, there was a problem with the plane, but then there was no other plane Finally, they decided to bring a plane from Newark to Washington Dulles Of course the original flight was at 10:45 PM so by the time the plane got there it was 12:30 AM. It had not been cleaned. It had not been catered. They don’t really have people available to do those things when it’s not pre-programmed at 1 o’clock in the morning. The crew had to be changed And the new plane held 28 fewer people than the scheduled plane There is no way you can hate United Airlines enough The people at the gate were actually just fine, but it was management who was completely useless And did they send extra help to the people at the gate? Did they send supervisors? Of course not. Just don’t take United find somebody else or buy a boat

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

Turbulent taking off & landing to Dulles from Raleigh. Flight from Dulles to Tokyo very good!!

Short and everyone communicated with me about the changes every step of the way.

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

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