Direct flights from Raleigh to Washington
60 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to DCA.
Flight time: about 43m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta EDV5006 | 6:12a | 48m | Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat |
| Delta EDV5006 | 6:20a | 58m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| American AAL2524 | 6:50a | 46m | Thu, Sat |
| American AAL2524 | 6:55a | 44m | Mon, Fri, Sun |
| American AAL2524 | 8:30a | 43m | Wed |
| American JIA5627 | 10:43a | 49m | Tue |
| American ENY4232 | 10:55a | 37m | Sun |
| American JIA5627 | 10:56a | 41m | Mon, Wed, Thu |
| American ENY4232 | 11:05a | 37m | Sat |
| American JIA5627 | 11:09a | 31m | Fri |
| American JIA5626 | 2:10p | 42m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun |
| American JIA5626 | 2:19p | 52m | Thu–Fri |
| Delta EDV5198 | 3:30p | 43m | Sat |
| American ENY4053 | 4:00p | 38m | Sat |
| Delta EDV5310 | 4:08p | 48m | Tue, Thu |
| American ENY4053 | 4:13p | 36m | Thu |
| Delta EDV5310 | 4:15p | 57m | Wed |
| American ENY4053 | 4:18p | 38m | Wed, Fri |
| American ENY4015 | 4:25p | 48m | Tue |
| Delta EDV5310 | 4:37p | 46m | Fri, Sun |
| American ENY4053 | 4:40p | 41m | Sun |
| Delta EDV5310 | 4:56p | 46m | Mon |
| American ENY4053 | 5:08p | 41m | Mon |
| American JIA5404 | 6:44p | 38m | Fri |
| American JIA5404 | 6:45p | 58m | Wed |
| American ENY4229 | 6:59p | 38m | Sat |
| American JIA5404 | 7:07p | 31m | Thu |
| American JIA5404 | 7:20p | 30m | Tue, Sun |
| American JIA5404 | 7:27p | 58m | Mon |
| American JIA5167 | 7:35p | 30m | Tue |
| Delta EDV5198 | 7:59p | 21m | Tue |
| Delta EDV5198 | 8:07p | 42m | Wed |
| American ENY4029 | 8:23p | 40m | Thu |
| American ENY4029 | 8:26p | 54m | Wed, Fri |
| Delta EDV5198 | 8:27p | 1h7m | Mon |
| American ENY4014 | 8:34p | 40m | Tue |
| Delta EDV5198 | 8:50p | 1h7m | Thu, Sun |
| Delta EDV5198 | 8:56p | 54m | Fri |
| American ENY4029 | 9:00p | 43m | Mon |
| American ENY4029 | 10:02p | 41m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Washington (DCA)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 60 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American and Delta. 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 September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 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 43m 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 43m.