United States · 227 miles (366 km)

Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights

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4,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Alaska Atmos Rewards

An economy award from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. The two airports are 227 miles (366 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Philadelphia, Charlotte and Pittsburgh and more.

How many miles DCA to RDU costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines4,500$25.60
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines6,000$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines7,500$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines9,200$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines9,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines10,000$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines12,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from DCA to RDU

Book DCA to RDU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

DCA to RDU with one stop

30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via New York (JFK)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way
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  • Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Akron (CAK)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Westchester County (HPN)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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  • Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Syracuse (SYR)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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DCA to RDU: common questions

How many miles does DCA to RDU cost?

In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to RDU?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

How far is Washington from Raleigh/Durham by plane?

Washington (DCA) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU) are 227 miles (366 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book DCA to RDU award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Washington and Raleigh/Durham?

The most direct connections are through Philadelphia (PHL), Charlotte (CLT), Pittsburgh (PIT), New York (EWR) and New York (JFK). On 13 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Philadelphia.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.