RaleighWashingtonDirect FlightsRDU–DCA
Raleigh (Raleigh-Durham International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
Flight time from RDU to DCA is estimated at about 1h 3m, based on the 227-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 8-9/day across 3 captured airlines, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 06:00 to 21:50 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1h 3m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 227 mi | 8-9/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for RDU to DCA
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from RDU to DCA across 3 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2.
- First departure
- 06:00
- Last departure
- 21:50
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 18
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 5-6/day | Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 06:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to RDU flights — 8-9/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for RDU to DCA, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 58 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from RDU to DCA?
The RDU to DCA flight time is estimated at about 1h 3m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is RDU from DCA?
RDU to DCA is about 227 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from RDU to DCA?
Our current provider sample for RDU to DCA includes American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from RDU to DCA?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for RDU to DCA include Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Bombardier CRJ, Embraer E-Jet, Airbus A320 family.