Cheap flights from Raleigh-durham to Washington
224 mi · 45m average nonstop
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Quick answer: Raleigh-durham to Washington at a glance
Cheap flights from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Washington (IAD) cover 224 miles (360 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a short-haul domestic route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 1/10.
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Flying from Raleigh-durham to Washington covers 224 miles (360 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this short-haul domestic route. This is a short-haul domestic route typically served by direct flights.
Nonstop distance 224 miles. Direct carriers include UA.
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Airlines on this route
1 airlines fly Raleigh-durham → Washington. All are direct routes.
| Airline | Route type |
|---|---|
| UA | Direct |
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Raleigh-durham to Washington — quick answers
How far is Raleigh-durham from Washington by plane?
The nonstop flight distance from Raleigh-durham (RDU) to Washington (IAD) is 224 miles (360 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.
How long is the flight from Raleigh-durham to Washington?
The average nonstop flight time from RDU to IAD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly from Raleigh-durham to Washington?
1 airlines serve this route nonstop: UA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.