Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles (IAD) flights

An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles (IAD) starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. One airline flies nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles (IAD): United Airlines. The two airports are 225 miles (362 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Charlotte, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh and more.
How many miles RDU to IAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 6,000 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 7,500 | $30.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 8,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RDU to IAD
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book RDU to IAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
RDU to IAD with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines, then United Airlines



- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines and Breeze Airways, then United Airlines



- Via New York (EWR)United Airlines the whole way



- Via New York (JFK)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via New York (LGA)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines



- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines


- Via Cleveland (CLE)Frontier Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Buffalo (BUF)Frontier Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Dayton (DAY)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines


- Via Rochester (ROC)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines


- Via Syracuse (SYR)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines


- Via Hartford (BDL)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines


- Via Albany (ALB)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines


RDU to IAD: common questions
How many miles does RDU to IAD cost?
In economy it starts at 6,000 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (7,500), Emirates Skywards (8,000) and ANA Mileage Club (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to IAD?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Dulles (IAD).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Dulles by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Dulles (IAD) are 225 miles (362 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RDU to IAD award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Dulles?
The most direct connections are through Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL), Pittsburgh (PIT), New York (EWR) and New York (JFK). On 7 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Charlotte.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







