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Flights from Durham, NC to Washington, DC depart on average 62 times per day, taking around 1h 12m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $107 (€86) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
There are 9 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 224 miles (362 km) distance in 1h 10m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 224 miles (362 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $107 (€86) |
Flights per day 62 |
Direct flights 9 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$403
Average price
$621
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Flights per day
138
Distance
362 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Durham, NC to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Durham, NC to Washington, DC will cost around $621 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $403.
Of the 138 flights that leave Durham, NC for Washington, DC onFri, Jun 05, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct flights cover the 362 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the longest flights will take 1 h 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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UA4819Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Durham, NC to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 224 miles (362 km)
| Flight | Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$335 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $53 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 32m Average total duration 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Durham, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $101 (€81).
A bus is $272 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Durham, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $335 (€271).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 2m.
Train takes on average 7h 2m.
The table below shows live departures for Durham, NC to Washington, DC flights for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1903 · AA1977 | 5:01 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h28 | 9:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1903+ AA5219 | 5:01 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h49 | 8:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1903 · AA1635 | 5:01 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h25 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5017 · AA5219 | 5:10 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 3h40 | 8:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5017+ AA1977 | 5:10 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h19 | 9:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5017+ AA1635 | 5:10 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h16 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA4599 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h23 | 10:23 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA356 · UA2634 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 15h30 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2985 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h14 | 7:14 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4580 · UA4172 | 6:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 6h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA642 · UA1831 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1525 · UA2669 · UA1831 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4580 · UA4599 | 6:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h23 | 10:23 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA4172 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA1413 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4580 · UA1992 | 6:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 10h32 | 4:32 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4580 · UA2669 · UA1831 | 6:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4251 | 6:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 1h18 | 7:18 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1789 | 6:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h11 | 7:11 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4580 · UA642 · UA1831 | 6:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 10h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4580 · UA1413 | 6:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4578 · AA4393 | 6:05 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h29 | 10:34 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2420 · AA2825 | 6:41 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h09 | 10:50 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1753 · UA4172 | 7:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1753 · UA642 · UA1831 | 7:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 9h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1753 · UA1413 | 7:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2414 · UA2125 | 8:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h28 | 4:28 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2414 · UA2653 | 8:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h54 | 1:54 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2414 · UA2684 · UA1831 | 8:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2414 · UA1869 | 8:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h12 | 2:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4494 · AA4654 | 8:42 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h56 | 12:38 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2362 · AA846 | 8:58 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h05 | 1:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2362+ AA5220 | 8:58 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h38 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5793+ AA5220 | 9:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 3h36 | 12:36 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5793+ AA846 | 9:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h03 | 1:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4420 · AA4590 | 9:25 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h32 | 2:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA356 · UA2634 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 11h30 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA752 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h52 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA1941 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 8h12 | 6:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA704 · UA2677 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 11h00 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA1314 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 7h19 | 5:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA2437 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 9h02 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA606 · UA2677 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 11h00 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1363 · UA356 · UA2634 | 10:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 11h30 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA303 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 11h26 | 9:26 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA1550 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 8h07 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA606 · UA4432 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 9h48 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA1821 · UA6244 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 10h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA1695 · UA2677 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 11h00 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA1332 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1363 · UA1332 | 10:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1363 · UA752 | 10:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h52 | 3:52 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4426 · UA664 · UA6244 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 10h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA704 · UA1784 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 13h19 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA2189 · UA6244 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 10h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4426 · UA2202 | 10:00 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 11h22 | 9:22 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1535 | 10:32 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h11 | 11:43 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5581 | 10:35 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h21 | 11:56 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5732 · UA1332 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5732 · UA664 · UA6244 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 9h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5732 · UA1314 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h19 | 5:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5732 · UA356 · UA2634 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 10h30 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2381 · AA2839 | 11:13 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h00 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4441 | 11:43 AM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 1h16 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3443 · UA4486 | 12:35 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h22 | 4:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3443 · UA3591 · UA3449 | 12:35 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h43 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3443 · UA1848 · UA2634 | 12:35 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h55 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3443 · UA3447 · UA3449 | 12:35 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h43 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5796+ AA1622 | 12:46 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h00 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5796+ AA3263 | 12:46 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h36 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5796+ AA2839 | 12:46 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 3h27 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2363 · AA1622 | 12:57 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h49 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2363 · AA3263 | 12:57 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h25 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2363 · AA2839 | 12:57 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h16 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2403+ AA4407 | 1:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h53 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5679 · UA5401 | 1:15 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h02 | 7:17 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5679 · UA2437 | 1:15 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h47 | 7:02 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4700 | 1:20 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h27 | 2:47 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA4586 · UA1784 | 2:26 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 8h53 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4586 · UA2677 | 2:26 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 6h34 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4586 · UA4432 | 2:26 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h22 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2898 · AA2953 | 2:46 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h47 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2898 · AA2386 | 2:46 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h14 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2898 · AA1495 | 2:46 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h53 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2898 · AA3263 | 2:46 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 3h36 | 6:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6265 | 3:00 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h21 | 4:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2415 · UA2677 | 3:14 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h46 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4003 | 3:28 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 1h17 | 4:45 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5367 | 3:48 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h26 | 5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5797+ AA2953 | 4:12 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 3h21 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5797+ AA1495 | 4:12 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h27 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5797+ AA2386 | 4:12 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 3h48 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2402 · AA2386 | 4:28 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h32 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2402 · AA1495 | 4:28 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h11 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA630 · UA2160 | 5:12 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h42 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4451 · UA2829 | 5:37 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 6h56 | 12:33 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4451 · UA2160 | 5:37 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h17 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2379 · AA527 | 6:25 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h34 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2379 · AA1269 | 6:25 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h29 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1205 · UA1784 | 6:33 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h46 | 11:19 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1895 · AA1269 | 6:33 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h21 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1895 · AA527 | 6:33 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 3h26 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1895 · AA1318 | 6:33 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 5h34 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5347 | 6:41 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h29 | 8:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3520 | 7:45 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h21 | 9:06 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2126 · AA1318 | 7:48 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h19 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2126 · AA1269 | 7:48 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h06 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2126 · AA1450 | 7:48 PM Piedmont Triad International Airport | 4h25 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4029 | 8:06 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h24 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2394 · AA1318 | 8:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h59 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2394 · AA1269 | 8:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h46 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2394 · AA1450 | 8:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h05 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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One of the world’s most visited natural history museums, known for dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, and strong family-friendly exhibits on Earth and life sciences.
Flagship Smithsonian museum exploring African American history, culture, and community through powerful permanent exhibitions and major national narratives.
Premier art museum with masterworks from the Middle Ages to the modern era, plus sculpture garden and rotating exhibitions in two landmark buildings.
Washington’s essential civic promenade lined with museums and monuments, ideal for first-time visitors and the city’s top walking experience.
Historic waterfront neighborhood known for charming streets, rowhouses, shopping, and canal-side walks; a classic area for exploring on foot.
Scenic reservoir loop famous for memorials and cherry blossoms, especially photogenic at sunrise, sunset, and spring bloom season.
Washington’s signature sausage, typically smoky and spicy, served on a bun with mustard, onions, and chili. It is one of the city’s most iconic street foods.
A sweet-tangy sauce strongly associated with Washington carryout culture, often paired with fried chicken or wings. It is a distinctive local comfort-food staple.
Sweet blue crab from the Chesapeake region, commonly served steamed and heavily seasoned. It reflects the Mid-Atlantic seafood traditions closely tied to Washington.
A celebrated historic restaurant near the White House, known for oysters, crab cakes, and classic Washington political dining ambiance.
Widely acclaimed Indian restaurant with a polished atmosphere, famous for refined cooking and one of Washington’s best-known dining rooms.
Well-known French brasserie in Logan Circle, valued for its classic menu, energetic scene, and stylish long-established popularity.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels and dining in central areas, though casual food is still manageable.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants with table service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and USD 1-2 per bag for hotel staff.
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