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The cheapest times to fly from RAK to DCA are

  • January 1st to February 18th
  • March 19th to May 20th (except the week of March 26th)
  • September 10th to October 21st
  • November 5th to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from RAK to DCA is late January. Prices can be as high as $2587 for Sunday flights during early August, or as low as $738 for Monday flights around late January.

 

When to Fly to Washington

Flying from Marrakech (RAK) to Washington, DC (DCA) will usually cost between $742 to $1761 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late January with an average ticket price of $789. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early August, with an average price of $1864. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1075 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1184 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RAK to DCA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the RAK to DCA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

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RAK to DCA Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the RAK to DCA flight is slightly more expensive than the average and costs slightly more than the average flight leaving from Marrakesh. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.19, which is below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Monday is usually the cheapest day to fly to DCA, and Tuesday the cheapest day to fly back into RAK. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Washington, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Marrakesh. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $300 (21%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Monday and returning a week later will cost an average of $974. Return trip prices are from the DCA to RAK flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

Departing Prices by Day

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Return Trip Prices by Day

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Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from RAK to DCA can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 7 hour 53 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from RAK to DCA while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, DC

  • 24 miles (39 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 31.88% less expensive than DCA
  • 1-layover flights available

See RAK to IAD flights

Destination alternative #2: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, MD

  • 30 miles (48 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 17.74% less expensive than DCA
  • 1-layover flights available

See RAK to BWI flights

Destination alternative #3: Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in Philadelphia, PA

  • 119 miles (192 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 16.05% less expensive than DCA
  • 1-layover flights available

See RAK to PHL flights

Destination alternative #4: Norfolk International Airport (ORF) in Norfolk, VA

  • 143 miles (230 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 14.61% less expensive than DCA
  • 2-layover flights available

See RAK to ORF flights

Destination alternative #5: Richmond International Airport (RIC) in Richmond, VA

  • 94 miles (151 km) away from DCA
  • Usually 6.59% less expensive than DCA
  • 2-layover flights available

See RAK to RIC flights

 

Flight Hacking RAK to DCA

Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from RAK to DCA — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Stockholm (RAK > ARN > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $700
  • Average savings: $485 (40.92%)

See RAK to AMS flights

Hack #2: Amsterdam (RAK > AMS > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $700
  • Average savings: $484 (40.88%)

See RAK to ARN flights

Hack #3: Copenhagen (RAK > CPH > DCA)

  • Price for both tickets: $707
  • Average savings: $478 (40.33%)

See RAK to CPH flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RAK to DCA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 11 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, American, British Airways, Delta, Iberia, KLM, Royal Air Maroc, Tap Air Portugal, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Menara Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 3834 miles or 6170 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RAK to DCA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RAK to DCA flight is about 7 hour 53 minutes.

How many flights go between Marrakech and Washington, DC?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from RAK to DCA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code RAK
Origination airport name Menara Airport
City Marrakech
Country Morocco
Latitude 31.6
Longitude -8

Return Airport

Destination code DCA
Destination airport name Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
City Washington, DC
Country the United States
Latitude 38.9
Longitude -77

 

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