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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:55 am and lands at 8:17 am
• Latest: departs at 10:42 pm and lands at 12:04 am.

The flight takes about 1h 22m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh takes 1h 22m, covering 230 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh range from $213 to $363, with an average of $276 over the past 12 months. Anything below $213 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 23% above the $276 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $257 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $275 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flights, with 31% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 30%, afternoon flights for 24%, and night flights for 15%.

Three airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flights:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $88, which is 65% below the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh may depart from several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD). Flights usually arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 12% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 37% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $250 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $394, a difference of $144.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 38m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and 5h 02m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. to Raleigh flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There are several options to get from Raleigh Airport (RDU) to the city center. Taxis are available outside the airport terminal. The approximate cost to the city center is $30. Uber and Lyft are available at RDU airport. The cost to the city center is approximately $20-25. The Raleigh-Durham International Airport is served by the Triangle Transit bus service (Route 100). The bus runs every 30 minutes and takes approximately 45 minutes to reach the city center. The fare is $2.50.

Southwest Airlines' luggage allowance policy allows passengers to bring one personal item and one carry-on bag for free. The carry-on bag should have a maximum size of 10 × 16 × 24 inches. For flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh, the allowance for bags checked into the cargo hold for the lowest fares is two bags weighing up to 50 lbs each.

American Airlines offers the following services to economy class passengers on their flights including complimentary snacks and beverages, in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi is available for purchase, and power outlets on flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh.

Delta Air Lines offers several seat selection options to its passengers. Delta flights from Washington, D.C. to Raleigh offer standard economy class seats with a minimum of 31 inches of pitch and 17 inches of width. These seats can be selected during booking or checking in for your flight. Delta also offers preferred seats which offer extra legroom, located in the front of the cabin, and closer to the exit.