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The cheapest times to fly from RDU to EAT are

  • January 8th to April 1st (except the week of March 19th)
  • August 13th to November 18th

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 RDU to EAT is mid to late September. Prices can be as high as $6581 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $398 for Wednesday flights around mid to late September.

 

When to Fly to Wenatchee

Flying from Raleigh/Durham, NC (RDU) to Wenatchee, WA (EAT) will usually cost between $455 to $854 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is mid to late September with an average ticket price of $460. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $1623. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1163 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $575 can be considered a good price for a round-trip RDU to EAT flight.

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

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RDU to EAT Flight Prices

Compared to other flights, the RDU to EAT flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Raleigh. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.16, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Wednesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $108 (16%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Wednesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $565. Return trip prices are from the EAT to RDU 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 RDU to EAT can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 2 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 RDU to EAT while comparing.

Destination alternative #1: Seattle/Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, WA

  • 98 miles (158 km) away from EAT
  • Usually 36.17% less expensive than EAT
  • Nonstop flights available

See RDU to SEA flights

Destination alternative #2: Spokane International Airport (GEG) in Spokane, WA

  • 126 miles (203 km) away from EAT
  • Usually 28.70% less expensive than EAT
  • 1-layover flights available

See RDU to GEG flights

Destination alternative #3: Tri Cities Airport (PSC) in Pasco/Kennewick/Richland, WA

  • 94 miles (151 km) away from EAT
  • Usually 16.17% less expensive than EAT
  • 1-layover flights available

See RDU to PSC flights

Destination alternative #4: Yakima Air Terminal/McAllister Field Airport (YKM) in Yakima, WA

  • 60 miles (97 km) away from EAT
  • Usually 3.30% less expensive than EAT
  • 1-layover flights available

See RDU to YKM flights

Destination alternative #5: Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW) in Walla Walla, WA

  • 128 miles (206 km) away from EAT
  • Usually 2.09% less expensive than EAT
  • 1-layover flights available

See RDU to ALW flights

 

Flight Hacking RDU to EAT

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 RDU to EAT — but Champion Traveler does!

Hack #1: Chicago, IL (RDU > ORD > EAT)

  • Price for both tickets: $546
  • Average savings: $29 (5.04%)

See RDU to ORD flights

Hack #2: Seattle, WA (RDU > SEA > EAT)

  • Price for both tickets: $557
  • Average savings: $19 (3.22%)

See RDU to SEA flights

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from RDU to EAT? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 4 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Pangborn Memorial Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2250 miles or 3621 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from RDU to EAT?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop RDU to EAT flight is about 5 hour 2 minutes.

How many flights go between Raleigh/Durham, NC and Wenatchee, WA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 22 available flights from RDU to EAT.

 

Airport Location Info

 

Departing Airport

Origination code RDU
Origination airport name Raleigh-Durham International Airport
City Raleigh/Durham, NC
Country the United States
Latitude 35.9
Longitude -78.8

Return Airport

Destination code EAT
Destination airport name Pangborn Memorial Airport
City Wenatchee, WA
Country the United States
Latitude 47.4
Longitude -120.2

 

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