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RDU–IAD · Nonstop
Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (IAD) is about 1h 3m, covering 224 miles. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 06:00 to 21:20 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. | 224 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Raleigh to Washington
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from RDU to IAD. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at RDU.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:20
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 4/day | Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAD to RDU flights — 3-4/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 30 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 (IAD) is about 1h 3m, based on the 224-mile flying distance.
How far is Raleigh from Washington?
Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (IAD) is about 224 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Raleigh to Washington?
Yes. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (IAD), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Raleigh to Washington?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (IAD).
What aircraft fly from Raleigh to Washington?
The RDU–IAD route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights to DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights to RIC