DCA → RDUWashington to Raleigh/Durham

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Direct flights from Washington (DCA) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 80% of the last 20 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 18 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 20 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 365 km, an estimated 58 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Washington and Raleigh/Durham. Updated 7 September 2026 at 19:18 UTC.

DCA Washington busy · +18
RDU Raleigh/Durham smooth · +0
365 km · ~0h 58m est.
dep bank 07:58–22:0514x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
80% on time

of the last 20 operated DCA → RDU flights arrived within 15 minutes

Median arrival delay is −18 min. 0 of 20 tracked legs cancelled in the sample. Will a delayed flight be cancelled? →

Median arrival−18 minacross the last 20 operated legs
Flight time~0h 58mestimated from route distance
Weekly departures14x2 direct airlines on the leg
Cancelled0.0%recent route rate · 0 of 20

The week

scheduled departures · origin local time
06121824
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Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
American AirlinesDelta Air Lines

Each mark is a scheduled departure at its origin-local time, observed operating in the last 7 days. Today is highlighted.

Who flies it

observed on the boards · 7 days
American AirlinesAA73% on time

Flights AA5627 08:33 daily · AA5626 11:39 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su · AA4015 13:59 daily · AA5404 16:38 daily

Delta Air LinesDL100% on time

Flights DL5269 07:58 daily · DL5322 17:49 daily · DL5428 22:05 Mo Tu We Th Fr Su

History

operated legs · board outcomes
09-07AA5626dep +16 → arr−19
09-07AA5627dep +18 → arr−32
09-07DL5269dep +6 → arr−24
09-07MQ4015dep +34 → arr+34
09-06AA5404dep +53 → arr+6
09-06AA5589dep +37 → arr−8
09-06AA5626dep +10 → arr−38
09-06AA5627dep +26 → arr−25
09-06DL5269dep +8 → arr−19
09-06DL5322dep +24 → arr−18
09-06MQ4014dep +10 → arr+7
09-06MQ4015dep +26 → arr+3
09-05AA5404dep +20 → arr−28
09-05AA5627dep +24 → arr−29
09-05DL5269dep +3 → arr−29
09-05DL5322dep +10 → arr−38
09-05MQ4015dep +33 → arr+0
09-04AA5589departed+286
09-04AA5626departed+144
09-04AA5627departed+95

Actual board outcomes rather than schedules, paired departure and arrival per flight and day.

Full board history, day by day →

Airports right now

live boards
DCAWashington +18 min busy Full DCA delay board →
RDURaleigh/Durham +0 min smooth Full RDU delay board →

Weather lens

Current conditions put the pressure at DCA: 46% odds of a 15+ minute delay, measured from this route's own weather-matched delay history. See live delays → · Weather risk by airport →

How the Washington to Raleigh/Durham route actually runs

Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop DCA to RDU flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.

Planning around a delay? Live airport delays · Weather delay risk map · Will a delayed flight be cancelled? · Do planes make up time in the air? · How we measure

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DCA to RDU questions

Is DCA–RDU running on time right now?

Smooth skies ahead. The departure side at DCA is the weaker end, route health score 88/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.

Morning or evening flight on DCA–RDU?

Operators schedule morning departures around 07:58 and evening departures around 17:49 from DCA. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the RDU delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.

How long is the flight from DCA to RDU?

Great-circle distance is 365 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 56–61 min gate-to-gate on this route.

How often does DCA–RDU fly?

2 carriers operate this route, around 59 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.