Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington
57 nonstop flights a week on 4 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to DCA.
Flight time: about 40m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Raleigh local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2985 | 6:08a | 44m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat |
| Delta EDV5006 | 6:12a | 47m | Tue |
| Delta EDV5006 | 6:18a | 40m | Wed–Sat |
| Delta EDV5006 | 6:27a | 17m | Mon |
| Delta EDV5006 | 6:42a | 34m | Sun |
| American AAL2985 | 8:46a | 43m | Tue |
| American JIA5581 | 9:30a | 46m | Sun |
| American JIA5313 | 9:45a | 1h5m | Wed |
| American JIA5581 | 10:48a | 47m | Tue |
| American JIA5581 | 11:05a | 31m | Wed |
| American JIA5581 | 11:34a | 55m | Fri |
| American JIA5581 | 12:22p | 31m | Mon |
| American JIA5581 | 1:31p | 26m | Sat |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 1:36p | 56m | Wed |
| American JIA5536 | 1:44p | 26m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 2:08p | 26m | Mon, Thu |
| American JIA5581 | 2:22p | 30m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 2:35p | 23m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4700 | 3:19p | 56m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4392 | 3:39p | 37m | Tue |
| Delta EDV5310 | 4:00p | 39m | Wed |
| Delta EDV5310 | 4:39p | 36m | Mon, Thu |
| Delta EDV5310 | 4:51p | 39m | Sun |
| American JIA5367 | 4:58p | 53m | Sun |
| American JIA5367 | 5:15p | 43m | Mon |
| Delta EDV5310 | 5:28p | 42m | Tue |
| American JIA5367 | 5:47p | 28m | Thu |
| Delta EDV5310 | 5:49p | 35m | Fri |
| American JIA5347 | 6:01p | 29m | Mon |
| Delta EDV5198 | 6:28p | 39m | Sat |
| American JIA5367 | 6:39p | 28m | Wed |
| American JIA5347 | 7:00p | 31m | Thu |
| Delta DAL820 | 7:28p | 56m | Sat |
| American JIA5347 | 7:44p | 40m | Wed |
| Delta EDV5198 | 7:59p | 32m | Tue |
| American JIA5347 | 8:19p | 46m | Fri |
| Delta EDV5198 | 8:19p | 40m | Thu |
| American JIA5596 | 8:42p | 53m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4752 | 8:43p | 53m | Mon |
| Delta EDV5198 | 8:46p | 40m | Mon |
| Republic Airways RPA4752 | 8:54p | 27m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4752 | 9:00p | 28m | Wed |
| Delta EDV5198 | 9:09p | 40m | Wed |
| Delta EDV5198 | 9:28p | 36m | Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4752 | 9:38p | 53m | Sun |
| American JIA5347 | 9:48p | 52m | Sun |
| Delta EDV5198 | 10:39p | 35m | Fri |
| Republic Airways RPA4752 | 10:47p | 53m | Tue |
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 57 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American, Delta, Republic Airways and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RDU and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Washington?
The nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA) takes about 40m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Washington?
Driving from Raleigh to Washington takes about 4h 20m, covering roughly 276 miles. The nonstop flight takes about 40m.