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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International flights are currently cheapest in August.

Direct flights from Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International

Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Raleigh / Durham to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Baltimore Washington International.

Durham to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundر.ق.‏ 146
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time1 hr, 10 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week41

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International is ر.ق.‏ 309. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International.
Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International.
As of July 2025, there are 41 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Baltimore Washington International is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport on Thursday, 7 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Baltimore Washington International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Baltimore Washington International.

Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Durham and Washington DC share the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.

  • You can choose from 27 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Southwest Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:45.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RDU to BWI flight.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Washington DC — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.

  • The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Southwest Airlines.

  • With a dependable 85.11% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier for RDU to BWI flights.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between RDU and BWI include:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Long Island MacArthur Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight is ر.ق.‏ 146. A return ticket right now is ر.ق.‏ 309. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from RDU to BWI.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Landing cheap flights from RDU to BWI is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU touch down on schedule 80.09% of the time.

  • To get to Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • The trip on public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC

  • Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.

  • Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.

When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Washington DC in May.

  • Lock in your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to BWI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States. Experience major highlights starting with Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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