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 $114 One Way, $208 Round Trip

Prices starting at $208 for return flights and $114 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.

Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 20
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$208 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $208 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 20
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$214 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $214 found 3 days ago
Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 20
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$224 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$224
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 15 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $224 found 3 days ago
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$230 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $230 found 4 days ago
Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Aug 19
RDU
Raleigh
DCA
Washington
$230 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Jun 16 from Raleigh to Washington, returning Wed, Aug 19, priced at $230 found 6 days ago

Hotel Ideas near Ronald Reagan Washington National

Airport Hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

4 out of 5
300 Army Navy Dr Arlington VA
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$158 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,363 reviews)
Hotel was very clean and staff was nice and friendly. The price to park your car was a lot.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St Arlington VA
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$140 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,073 reviews)
We booked this hotel for one night stay in DC and enjoy Cherry Blossom. We got room in the 2nd building which I didn’t expect. It was in the 1st floor. The room was ok. Water in the system was smelly and the shower was terrible. I purchased breakfast from Expedia site that allowed me to buy for two ...

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
$123 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$143 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,984 reviews)
Break fast was pricey at the property

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Washington Plaza 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.

Hotels In Washington

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
$123 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$143 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,984 reviews)
Break fast was pricey at the property

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
$220 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$250 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,235 reviews)
Clean room, close to everything in the city , good staff very helpful

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC

Arlo Washington DC

4 out of 5
333 G St NW Washington DC
$213 nightly
The price is $247 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$247 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,404 reviews)
Clean room and nice amenities

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Arlo Washington DC
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
$238 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$281 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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
$152 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$176 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great Experience on Nice side of DC.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

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 B&B in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are located ...
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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
$99 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$115 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,919 reviews)
This is a microhotel so the rooms are VERY SMALL. It is convenient to Capital One arena but the price is too high. The room was clean and all just too small. Also it is very noisy on the street here. Thankfully the hotel provided earplugs or I would not have been able to sleep. The rooftop bar is ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
The Baron Hotel

The Baron Hotel

3 out of 5
1523 22nd Street NW Washington DC
$107 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$125 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
I was a little worried after reading the reviews but! We loved the place! We had clean rooms, good sized bathroom, bunch mirrors for me and mom do our makeup without sharing one bathroom mirror. We were at the 4th floor and didn’t hear any noises. Also the hotel is located in a very quiet peaceful ...

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

The Baron Hotel
Windsor Inn Hotel

Windsor Inn Hotel

2 out of 5
1842 16th St Nw Washington DC
$97 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$113 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
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 (1,001 reviews)
Good location. Old place, no elevators, shared fridge and microwave.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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
$263 nightly
The price is $305 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$305 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,248 reviews)
Great place to stay while visiting D.C.! Everything was great!

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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
$188 nightly
The price is $218 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$218 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,882 reviews)
Front desk staff was very friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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
$220 nightly
The price is $255 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$255 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,653 reviews)
Good breakfast; good bar menu ( excellent wings).

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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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