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$73 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Washington Dulles Airport

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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

Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
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12:21 pm - 6:19 pmRDU-IAD
5h 58m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 10:50 pmIAD-RDU
8h 55m1 stop
$144Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
12:26 pm - 6:24 pmRDU-IAD
5h 58m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 10:50 pmIAD-RDU
8h 55m1 stop
$153Frontier
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Frontier Logo
12:26 pm - 6:24 pmRDU-IAD
5h 58m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 10:58 pmIAD-RDU
9h 03m1 stop
$154Frontier
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Fri, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 2:38 pmRDU-IAD
1h 08mnonstop
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8:22 am - 9:31 amIAD-RDU
1h 09mnonstop
$179United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 1
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:15 amRDU-IAD
1h 15mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:29 amIAD-RDU
1h 09mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 2
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 2:45 pmRDU-IAD
1h 15mnonstop
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8:20 am - 9:29 amIAD-RDU
1h 09mnonstop
$205United Airlines
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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
United Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 4:18 pmRDU-IAD
1h 08mnonstop
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3:55 pm - 5:05 pmIAD-RDU
1h 10mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 4:30 pmRDU-IAD
4h 10m1 stop
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6:15 pm - 11:16 pmIAD-RDU
5h 01m1 stop
$229Delta
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
Delta Logo
7:59 pm - 12:12 amRDU-IAD
4h 13m1 stop
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7:35 pm - 12:04 amIAD-RDU
4h 29m1 stop
$233Delta
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Tue, Sep 16 - Fri, Sep 19
Delta Logo
8:50 am - 2:33 pmRDU-IAD
5h 43m1 stop
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6:00 am - 9:58 amIAD-RDU
3h 58m1 stop
$237Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Dulles Intl

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Lufthansa

Lufthansa's Economy Light fare is ideal for short trips without checked luggage.


Lufthansa offers free FlyNet Messaging for Miles & More members on short flights.

Read more about Lufthansaby Jessica Macdonald
Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Airlines offers generous baggage allowances: two 50-pound bags in Economy class.


MyShebaSpace lets you purchase extra seats for more space, ideal for comfort on short flights.

Read more about Ethiopian Airby Jessica Macdonald
United Airlines

United offers Priority Boarding for Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for your carry-on.


United's Economy Plus seats provide up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.

Airports
RDU

RDU offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, lasting 48 hours per session, perfect for staying connected during delays.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
IAD

The Silver Line Metro now connects IAD to downtown D.C., offering a 50-minute ride to the city center.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
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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.

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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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Booking Insights

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.

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 Thursday, with Monday 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 May, where tickets cost $244 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $333 and $313 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 $248 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 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$73
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Washington Dulles Airport

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $73 for a one-way ticket and $144 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?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Washington Dulles Airport flight route: Delta, American Airlines, United Airlines, Lufthansa, JetBlue, Air Canada, SWISS, and Alaska Airlines.

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

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) 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.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Washington, D.C. are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $328 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $260 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $230 or less one-way and $596 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Washington Dulles 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. Dulles Intl.
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Direct departures

Raleigh-Durham to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +7 more

ANA, Air Canada, +8 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +6 more

ANA, Air Canada, +7 more

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Reviews of the top airlines 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Raleigh to Dulles Intl? 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7982 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

2.0 MediocreMichael, Aug 2025SLC - CDC
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The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

I liked the friendliness of the staff. The cleanliness of all 3 planes.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

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!!

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

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