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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $189. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Durham.$187 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep, returning Mon, 7 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.
Durham.$189 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Durham.$189 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Durham.$189 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.
Durham.$274 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $274, select.
Durham.$280 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 14 Jan, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $280, select.
Durham.$315 per passenger.Departing Sun, 29 Nov, returning Sat, 5 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sun, 29 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $315, select.
Durham.$358 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $358, select.
Durham.$359 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Dec, returning Mon, 4 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Mon, 28 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 4 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $359, select.
Durham.$384 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Mar, returning Sun, 14 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 11 Mar, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $384, select.
Durham.$431 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Aug, returning Thu, 17 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 17 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $431, select.
Durham.$503 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 23 Sep.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $503, select.
Durham.$547 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Fri, 7 Aug.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $547, select.
Durham.$598 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Mar.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 9 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $598, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham

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Direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham

Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington Ronald Reagan to Durham below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Raleigh / Durham.

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Washington D.C. to Durham: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$187
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time1 hr, 25 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week170

Finding cheap flights from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham is $187. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham.
American Airlines, PSA Airlines and Envoy Air fly direct from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham.
As of July 2026, there are 170 flights per week flying from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan to Raleigh / Durham is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Thursday, 3 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to Raleigh / Durham.

Travelling from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know

  • The average time for a direct flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Washington DC and Durham are both in the UTC-5 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • Choose from 60 weekly Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights. The 07:49 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 22:10.

  • To ensure you catch your DCA to RDU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • American Airlines is your gateway to exploring Durham (and maybe even some other great corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • American Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.

  • The most punctual carrier that operates DCA to RDU flights is American Airlines. Its services land without delay 71.51% of the time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between DCA and RDU:

    • Philadelphia International Airport

    • Pittsburgh International Airport

    • Port Columbus Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

  • $176 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Return flights start at $187. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from DCA to RDU, book your trip one month ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from DCA to RDU by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.

Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

  • DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.

  • 71% of flights that leave from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport reach their destination on time.

  • To get to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport from central Washington DC, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes when using public transport.

  • Booked an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to DCA:

Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

  • It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Durham. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • Search for cheap tickets from DCA to RDU in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) on average.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey around 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to check off its leading sights. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

  • If you're eager to discover another corner of the United States, head for Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place are key reasons to visit.

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