Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
PSA Airlines, Endeavor Air, Republic Airline, American Airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 50 flights a week in July 2026. The 227-mile flight takes about 1h 18m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 227 mi · 365 km
- Flight time
- 1h 18m
- Airlines
- 4
- Seats filled
- 65%
Airlines flying DCA to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA Airlines | 19 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 43,843 | 1h 22m |
| Endeavor Air | 17 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 35,552 | 1h 15m |
| Republic Airline | 8 | Embraer E175 | 26,035 | 1h 20m |
| American Airlines | 6 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 15,793 | 1h 10m |
| Envoy AirSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 22,891 | 1h 19m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DCA to RDU flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 9 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:58am and the last at 10:05pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 5269Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:58am | 9:10am | 31 | 84% |
| AA 5627American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:33am | 10:07am | 27 | 90% |
| AA 5626American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 11:39am | 12:58pm | 22 | 72% |
| AA 5367American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 1:44pm | 3:10pm | 4 | 56% |
| AA 4015American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 1:59pm | 3:26pm | 27 | 89% |
| AA 5404American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 4:38pm | 6:11pm | 27 | 59% |
| DL 5322Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 5:49pm | 7:15pm | 31 | 61% |
| AA 4014American Airlines · operated by Envoy Air | 6:04pm | 7:32pm | 23 | 68% |
| AA 5347American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:27pm | 9:54pm | 4 | 45% |
| AA 5589American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 8:31pm | 9:59pm | 23 | 62% |
| DL 5428Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:05pm | 11:19pm | 26 | 58% |
Is DCA to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 68% of 3,018 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 4.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 7am were the most punctual (84%), those around 3pm the least (56%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (62%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2,016 | 68% | 25 min | 5.2% |
| Delta Air Lines | 1,002 | 68% | 28 min | 4.1% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7am to 8am | 389 | 84% | |
| 8am to 9am | 291 | 82% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 285 | 83% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 302 | 71% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 72 | 57% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 225 | 56% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 93 | 59% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 386 | 60% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 244 | 61% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 88 | 57% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 90 | 48% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 478 | 57% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 245 | 12,804 | |
| September 2025 | 255 | 13,329 | |
| October 2025 | 263 | 14,481 | |
| November 2025 | 232 | 10,626 | |
| December 2025 | 221 | 11,507 | |
| January 2026 | 227 | 9,392 | |
| February 2026 | 231 | 11,297 | |
| March 2026 | 256 | 13,089 | |
| April 2026 | 250 | 11,630 | |
| May 2026 | 248 | 12,199 | |
| June 2026 | 237 | 12,135 | |
| July 2026 | 222 | 11,872 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.