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$88 Find Cheap Flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh

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Cheap Flights from Reagan-National to Raleigh (DCA-RDU)

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

Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Southwest Logo
3:15 pm - 9:05 pmDCA-RDU
5h 50m1 stop
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8:30 am - 4:00 pmRDU-DCA
7h 30m1 stop
$175Southwest
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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
Delta Logo
10:05 pm - 11:15 pmDCA-RDU
1h 10mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:15 amRDU-DCA
1h 15mnonstop
$179Delta
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Fri, Sep 5 - Sun, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 4:28 pmDCA-RDU
9h 28m1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:48 pm - 12:10 pmRDU-DCA
18h 22m1 stop
$207Frontier
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Thu, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 14
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 4:28 pmDCA-RDU
22h 28m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:52 pm - 12:10 pmRDU-DCA
17h 18m1 stop
$213Frontier
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Fri, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 4:39 pmDCA-RDU
6h 28m1 stop
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11:23 am - 3:22 pmRDU-DCA
3h 59m1 stop
$214United Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sun, Oct 12
American Airlines Logo
3:25 pm - 7:25 pmDCA-RDU
4h 00m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:03 am - 7:09 amRDU-DCA
1h 06mnonstop
$215American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:29 amDCA-RDU
3h 29m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 4:49 pmRDU-DCA
1h 17mnonstop
$216American Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
JetBlue Logo
10:30 am - 4:10 pmDCA-RDU
5h 40m1 stop
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5:44 pm - 10:56 pmRDU-DCA
5h 12m1 stop
$237JetBlue
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 4
JetBlue Logo
6:25 am - 10:32 amDCA-RDU
4h 07m1 stop
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9:55 am - 4:01 pmRDU-DCA
6h 06m1 stop
$246JetBlue
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Wed, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 31
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 pmDCA-RDU
6h 15m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:22 pmRDU-DCA
5h 22m1 stop
$269United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Reagan-National to Raleigh

 
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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American Airlines

Consider Basic Economy for budget travel; compare total costs with Main Cabin fares.


Use Main Cabin Extra for early boarding and complimentary drinks on short flights.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights.


Choose Comfort Plus for extra legroom; consider seat location over middle seats.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
DCA

DCA is easy to reach via the metro line, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown D.C. to the terminal.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
RDU

RDU offers convenient taxi services with RDU Taxi, available curbside at both terminals for easy city access.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
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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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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reagan-National to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National to Raleigh 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Raleigh on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh is July, where tickets cost $209 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $309 and $288 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh, 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$88
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh

When to book flights from Reagan-National to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to Raleigh 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh was $88 for a one-way ticket and $175 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh?

    On your way to Raleigh, you’ll fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You’ll be landing at Raleigh-Durham.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $208 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 $329 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh with an airline and back to Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and RDU 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh?

    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 Raleigh from Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $179 or less round-trip.

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

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

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

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

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

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Tuesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Air France, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Alaska Airlines, +2 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +3 more

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Reagan-National to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. 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 Reagan-National to Raleigh? 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 7980 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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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!

6.0 GoodMakenzie, Aug 2025COS - SLC
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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.

Was charged for my luggage despite having been on one ticket from an international flight. Too tired to argue after 15 hours on flight. Was charged for rechecking it at JFK airport. Not sure why those off Kenya Airways were required to do that.

De planning was an absolute mess. We were never told that we weren’t at the gate and that we had to go down unstable stairs and then hop on a bus. People were falling, we couldn’t tell who was in charge. Overall terrible communication that ended up leaving a bad impression at the very end of the experience.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

Was on time until within 1 hour of flight-how does that happen? Staff very friendly.

I liked the choice of lemon ginger tea. I think stewardesses can be more considerate of older people needs.

We were given vouchers we couldn’t use with a 5.5 hour delay

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

Compared with other carriers business class for an overnight was not worth the extra expense.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

The comfort of the seats was great, the crew eased my child’s anxieties and the fact that I had full cans of my beverage choice was great.

We had to turn around and head back to Manchester. Problem with a plane engine.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

They are still charging me after taking 466 and 833 for round trip from AR to to Bradley airport from 19 to 21. Then poor experience. Am hurt and I will say it on social media. Please stay away from this airline. I see in my bank account they are still taking 644. Am trying to stop it. I used to fly United airlines and I suggest that if you don't want extra charges and good service you go back there. American airlines delayed my flight again and I was late for my meeting, no recompensation but charging me over and over.

They changed our Gate 5 times, and concourse twice. Changed our seats twice.

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

There were five broken seats on the plane. The crew was very rude in telling people they had to get off the plane and get a flight the next day. No call for volunteers, but telling people they had to get off. One woman was flying with her elderly mother and daughter and was told she had to leave or all three had to leave. Fortunately, a volunteer offered to stay. The situation was handled poorly.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

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