Delta SkyMiles award flights from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Washington National (DCA)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for RDU→DCA in economy and first. Lowest economy: 10,400 miles + $5.60 (economy space on 308 dates). Lowest first: 27,200 miles + $5.60 (first space on 308 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 10,400 miles + $5.60
- economy space on 308 dates
- Lowest first
- 27,200 miles + $5.60
- first space on 308 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on RDU→DCA in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 10,400 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 22,600 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 308 | See dates | |
| First | 27,200 miles + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 28,100 pts | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 5 | 308 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 10,400 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 22,600 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 22,600 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 28,100 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 28,100 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | 28,100 miles + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly RDU to DCA with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | First |
|---|---|---|
| 22,600 (16 dates) | 28,100 (16 dates) | |
| 10,400 (30 dates) | 28,100 (30 dates) | |
| 13,900 (31 dates) | 28,100 (31 dates) | |
| 22,600 (31 dates) | 27,200 (31 dates) | |
| 22,600 (28 dates) | 28,100 (28 dates) | |
| 22,600 (31 dates) | 28,100 (31 dates) | |
| 22,600 (30 dates) | 28,100 (30 dates) | |
| 22,600 (31 dates) | 28,100 (31 dates) | |
| 22,600 (30 dates) | 28,100 (30 dates) | |
| 22,600 (31 dates) | 28,100 (31 dates) | |
| 22,600 (19 dates) | 28,100 (19 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs on RDU–DCA
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 4,500 pts + $25.60Lowest | — | 9,000 pts + $25.60Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 7,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 14,500 pts + $5.60 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,400 pts + $5.60 | — | 27,200 pts + $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 9,200 pts + $5.60 | 19,300 pts + $5.60Lowest | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from RDU to DCA
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Raleigh/Durham to Washington National?
In economy, 10,400 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 308 departure dates (newest observation Oct 7, 2026, 18:05 UTC). In first, 27,200 miles + $5.60. Delta SkyMiles showed first award space on 308 departure dates (newest observation Oct 7, 2026, 18:05 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop RDU to DCA awards with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in economy and first, from 22,600 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to SkyMiles?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from RDU to DCA?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Nov 2026 departures: 10,400 miles (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.