Cheap flights from RDU to DCA (Raleigh - Durham Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National)

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Cheap Flights from RDU to DCA starting at $69 One Way, $137 Round Trip

Prices starting at $137 for return flights and $69 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Wed, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 9
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$137 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Thu, Oct 9, priced at $137 found 6 days ago
Mon, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 14
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$144 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Oct 13 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Tue, Oct 14, priced at $144 found 6 days ago
Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$147 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $147 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 16
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$147 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 13 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $147 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Oct 11 - Mon, Oct 13
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$151 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 11 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $151 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Ronald Reagan Washington National

Airport Hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
3.5 out of 5
2899 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,355 reviews)
"Perfect stay"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
4 out of 5
1999 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
"The room was hot even though we tried to fix the air it still was hot"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

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The National Landing Hotel Crystal City
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
4 out of 5
300 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,112 reviews)
"Decent room, nice view. Very friendly staff, parking garage was a nightmare. Great stay though."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
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Hotels In Washington

Washington Plaza Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW, Washington, DC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,404 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,442 reviews)
"Very nice hotel. Great location"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St, Arlington, VA
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,324 reviews)
"great staff excellent clean rooms nice commute to things around"

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Washington Hotels With Airport Transportation

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
4 out of 5
201 Waterfront Street, Fort Washington, MD
Stay at this 4-star spa resort in National Harbor. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"great 10/10"

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
3.5 out of 5
1733 N St NW, Washington, DC
Stay at this 3.5-star boutique hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Absolutely loved my stay."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

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Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Malolo Bed and Breakfast
Malolo Bed and Breakfast
3.5 out of 5
5213 B Street Southeast, Washington, DC
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Capital ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (73 reviews)
"Jorge and Dave are excellent hosts and shared lots of dining and activity suggestions. We would stay again."

Reviewed on Jun 8, 2025

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Malolo Bed and Breakfast
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced Washington Hotels

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
3.5 out of 5
627 H Street NW, Washington, DC
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,628 reviews)
"Nice, no frills hotel. Very clean and in a prime area. Rooms are very small, as it is a “micro hotel”, otherwise it is a great choice."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

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Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
The Baron Hotel
The Baron Hotel
3 out of 5
1523 22nd Street NW, Washington, DC
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"It was okay! It’s definitely an older place and could use some deep cleaning BUT it was overall okay and felt safe. I was surprised with a $150 deposit when we checked in."

Reviewed on Jul 1, 2025

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The Baron Hotel
Windsor Inn Hotel
Windsor Inn Hotel
2 out of 5
1842 16th St Nw, Washington, DC
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.8/10 (999 reviews)
"Clean and convenient. Majority of staff (save one at the front) were pleasant and helpful. Aside from key swipe to get into my room never working, all was fine. And yes, the AC worked, which was crucial, given the temp was ~100 degrees F most of my visit!"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

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Windsor Inn Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in Washington

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
3.5 out of 5
900 10th St NW, Washington, DC
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,863 reviews)
"Valet people are rude and have an attitude problem. I seriously don’t know why they acted the way they were acting. Aside from that, place was very cool, breakfast were repetitive, close proximity to metro and tourist spots. Good stay except for… you know what."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
3 out of 5
550 C St SW, Washington, DC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,834 reviews)
"This hotel was very clean and staff were friendly. When we booked our reservation we paid for breakfast everyday. You can either choose an entree or the buffet. This hotel is within walking distance of many of the cities attractions. The Big Bus is what we used a lot to get around the the stop for ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 2025

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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
3 out of 5
400 E Street SW, Washington, DC
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,434 reviews)
"We arrived before check-in and were offered water and a place to leave our luggage. At the time of check-in, our room wasn’t ready, and didn’t even ask for it, but were immediately offered a free upgrade for the inconvenience. The room was a suite, comfortable, and clean. The breakfast buffet was ..."

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2025

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Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

RDU to DCA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
RDU Address & GPS
Address:
Raleigh/Durham NC, 27623
United States
IATA Code:
RDU
Longitude:
-78.790862
Latitude:
35.873592
Time Zone:
America/New_York
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from RDU to National Airport?
With several companies offering nonstop flights from RDU to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), you won't need to bother about switching planes or amusing yourself during a stopover. For a stress-free journey, we recommend taking to the skies with American Airlines or Delta Air Lines.
What is the shortest flight from RDU to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
There's nothing more exciting than an impromptu getaway. And with the journey from RDU to DCA being a mere 1 hour and 13 minutes, you'll have a hard time finding an excuse not to take one.
How many hours flight from RDU to National Airport?
It takes a leisurely 1 hour and 16 minutes on average to fly from RDU to DCA. Whip out that travel guide and start marking all the spots you want to visit. It won't be long before you'll be seeing them for yourself.
What airlines have the most flights from Raleigh--Durham Airport to National Airport?
While there are several airlines that advertise flights from Raleigh - Durham Intl. Airport (RDU) to National Airport, there are a couple that really shine. Delta Air Lines (DL) is one of the most liked and has 169 flights every month. American Airlines (AA) will also get you to your destination safely and comfortably. Offering 236 flights every month between Raleigh and Washington, it's another traveler favorite.

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