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RDU–DCA · Nonstop
Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 3m, covering 227 miles. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 06:00 to 21:50 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 Raleigh to Washington
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines operate 8-9/day flights from RDU to DCA. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at RDU.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:50
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 18
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5-6/day | Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to RDU flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for RDU, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 58 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 Raleigh to Washington?
The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA) is about 1h 3m, based on the 227-mile flying distance.
How far is Raleigh from Washington?
Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA) is about 227 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Raleigh to Washington?
Yes. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Raleigh to Washington?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from Raleigh to Washington?
The RDU–DCA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC