Direct flights from Washington to Raleigh/Durham

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Washington

United States

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Raleigh/Durham

United States

RDU

Raleigh Durham International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 227 miles
Marketing airlines: 5 airlines
Aircraft: 5 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 2027

Observed award fares

A sample of one-way prices for one traveler from Roame’s fare cache. Points, fees, and seats describe the same observation. Availability can change; confirm with the loyalty program before transferring points.

Lowest price in this limited sample: 4,500 points + $25.00 for DCA → RDU, Economy, on 2026-11-12, booked with Alaska Atmos Rewards. This is an observed fare, not a guaranteed price or the lowest price across all dates and programs.

Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

DCA → RDUEconomy
AA1438
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-12
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 22:44
DCA → RDUEconomy
AA1438
4,500 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-19
Seats seen
9
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 16:12
DCA → RDUEconomy
AA5480
7,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-07
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 23:42
DCA → RDUEconomy
DL5269
7,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-19
Seats seen
1
Book with
Virgin Atlantic
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 14:52
DCA → RDUEconomy
DL5428
7,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-11-19
Seats seen
1
Book with
Virgin Atlantic
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 14:52
DCA → RDUEconomy
AA4180
8,500 points+ $5.00
Departure
2026-10-29
Seats seen
3
Book with
American Airlines
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 14:19
DCA → RDUFirst
AA1438
9,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-12
Seats seen
1
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 22:44
DCA → RDUFirst
AA3534
9,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-12
Seats seen
4
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 22:44
DCA → RDUFirst
AA3534
9,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-13
Seats seen
3
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-21 04:52
DCA → RDUFirst
AA3534
9,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-13
Seats seen
2
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 22:07
DCA → RDUFirst
AA3815
9,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-19
Seats seen
6
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 16:12
DCA → RDUFirst
AA4394
9,000 points+ $25.00
Departure
2026-11-19
Seats seen
2
Book with
Alaska Atmos Rewards
Observed (UTC)
2026-10-22 16:12

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Washington to Raleigh/Durham route overview

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) serves Washington; Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) serves Raleigh/Durham.

The airports are 227 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DCA to RDU.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are American Airlines (AA), Air France (AF), AeroMexico (AM), Alaska Airlines (AS) and Delta Air Lines (DL). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 19, 2026 – Oct 17, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Washington to Raleigh/Durham route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Air France (AF)Codeshare only
AeroMexico (AM)Codeshare only
Alaska Airlines (AS)Codeshare only

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Oneworld, SkyTeam

Aircraft flying from DCA to RDU

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Washington to Raleigh/Durham route?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the origin airport and Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) is the destination airport.

How far is Raleigh/Durham from Washington?

DCA and RDU are approximately 227 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from DCA to RDU?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from DCA to RDU.

Which airlines market flights from DCA to RDU?

Which aircraft fly from DCA to RDU?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Airbus A319 (319), Canadair Regional Jet 700 | Regional Jet 550 (CR7), Canadair Regional Jet 900 (CR9), Embraer 175 (short wing) (E75) and JET.