Best Time to Fly RDU to IAD
Raleigh to Washington — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
RDU → IAD on-time performance by month
24
25
26
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Worse
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0% | 240 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 263 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 363 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 368 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 414 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 342 |
| July | 1% | 0% | 323 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 285 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 302 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 297 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 268 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 259 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from RDU to IAD?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Raleigh to Washington.
What is the worst month to fly RDU to IAD?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are RDU to IAD flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from RDU to IAD arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.