Washington to Raleigh/Durham (DCA–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–RDU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 227 miles in approximately 1h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 46 | 319, CR7, CR9, E75, E75L | 1h18-1h29 | Oneworld | AS | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF | 14 | CR9 | 1h10-1h34 | SkyTeam | AF | |
| AM Aeromexico | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Washington
| Metric | DCA→RDU | IAD→RDU | BWI→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 18 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 67 | 118 | 37 |
| Flight time | 1h 26m | 1h 13m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
DCA–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to RDU
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico. With 67 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to RDU is about 1 hours 26 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 227 miles (365 km). There are approximately 67 weekly flights outbound and 65 return, totaling 132 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charlotte Douglas, Philadelphia and LaGuardia. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).