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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
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.
Flights from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC depart on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $105 (€85) but you can travel from only $39 (€31) by bus.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 233 miles (375 km) distance in 1h 10m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 233 miles (375 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $105 (€85) |
Flights per day 28 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 1h 10m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Cheapest price
$405
Average price
$553
Fastest journey
1 h 11 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Flights per day
58
Distance
375 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Raleigh, 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 Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC will cost around $553 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $405.
Of the 58 flights that leave Raleigh, NC for Washington, DC onMon, Jun 15, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct flights cover the 375 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 11 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the longest flights will take 1 h 21 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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UA6265Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Raleigh, 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 16m. 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 $105.
Distance: 233 miles (375 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$353 Average price | $93 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC:
A bus is $32 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $93 (€75).
A bus is $292 (€237) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC costing on average $353 (€287).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 26m.
Train takes on average 6h 8m.
The table below shows live departures for Raleigh, NC to Washington, DC flights for today, Sunday, June 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AA1903+ AA5219 | 5:01 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h49 | 8:50 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1903 · AA1977 | 5:01 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h28 | 9:29 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1903 · AA1635 | 5:01 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h25 | 9:26 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1525 · UA1413 | 6:15 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h13 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1789 | 6:15 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h11 | 7:26 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA4494 · AA4393 | 6:24 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h11 | 10:35 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 | |
AA2420 · AA846 | 6:41 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h20 | 1:01 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1753 · UA4172 | 7:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h23 | 12:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1753 · UA1413 | 7:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h28 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2414 · UA1869 | 8:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h12 | 2:12 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 · UA2125 | 8:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h28 | 4:28 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2414 · UA2189 · UA6244 | 8:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 12h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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 | 5h53 | 3:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1363 · UA1550 | 10:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h03 | 6:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1535 | 10:32 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h11 | 11:43 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA5732 · UA1332 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5732 · UA1314 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h12 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5732 · UA1821 · UA6244 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 9h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5732 · UA664 · UA6244 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 9h55 | 8:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5732 · UA1550 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 7h03 | 6:03 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5732 · UA5867 · UA6362 | 11:00 AM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 10h20 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2363 · AA1622 | 12:57 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h49 | 5:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2363 · AA2839 | 12:57 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h16 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2363 · AA2953 | 12:57 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h36 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4700 | 1:07 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h27 | 2:34 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA3443 · UA4432 | 1:10 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h38 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3443 · UA3445 | 1:10 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h20 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3443 · UA1848 · UA2634 | 1:10 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h20 | 9:30 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3443 · UA3607 · UA4270 | 1:10 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h05 | 9:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3443 · UA3447 · UA3449 | 1:10 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h08 | 9:18 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3443 · UA3558 · UA6362 | 1:10 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h10 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
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 | |
UA5679 · UA5674 · UA6362 | 1:15 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 8h05 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6265 | 3:00 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h21 | 4:21 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2390 · AA2953 | 3:12 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h21 | 7:33 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2390 · AA1495 | 3:12 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h27 | 8:39 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2415 · UA4457 | 3:14 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 6h39 | 9:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2415 · UA4432 | 3:14 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h34 | 7:48 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2415 · UA2677 | 3:14 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h46 | 9:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5367 | 3:48 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h26 | 5:14 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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 | |
AA2402 · AA527 | 4:28 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h31 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA630 · UA2160 | 5:12 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h42 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2379 · AA1450 | 6:25 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h48 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2379 · AA527 | 6:25 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h34 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2379 · AA1318 | 6:25 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 5h42 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington International 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 | |
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 | |
AA4029 | 8:06 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 1h24 | 9:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2394 · AA1450 | 8:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 4h05 | 12:13 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2394 · AA1269 | 8:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h46 | 11:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2394 · AA1318 | 8:08 PM Raleigh-Durham International Airport | 3h59 | 12:07 AM Baltimore/Washington 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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Dulles International Airport, Washington -> Metro Center Station, Washington
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