WashingtontoRaleighFlight Time
DCA–RDU · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh (RDU) is about 1h 3m, covering 227 miles. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 07:59 to 22:10 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 3m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 227 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to Raleigh
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate 8-9/day flights from DCA to RDU. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at DCA.
- First departure
- 07:59
- Last departure
- 22:10
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 17
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet · Terminal 2 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
RDU to DCA flights — 8-9/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DCA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 59 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh (RDU) is about 1h 3m, based on the 227-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from Raleigh?
Washington (DCA) to Raleigh (RDU) is about 227 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to Raleigh?
Yes. American Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh (RDU), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to Raleigh?
American Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh (RDU).
What aircraft fly from Washington to Raleigh?
The DCA–RDU route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC