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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Philadelphia to Raleigh:

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 7:08 am
• Latest: departs at 10:25 pm and lands at 12:03 am.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh takes 1h 38m, covering 337 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh range from $142 to $299, with an average of $204 over the past 12 months. Anything below $142 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $204 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $140 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $204 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A321neo variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Philadelphia to Raleigh flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 34%, evening flights for 16%, and night flights for 16%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Philadelphia to Raleigh flights:

• American Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Philadelphia to Raleigh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $178, which is 35% above the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh usually depart from Philadelphia (PHL) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Philadelphia to Raleigh route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 04m.

One-stop flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 23% on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $179 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $231, a difference of $52.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Philadelphia and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 35m, compared with 3h 43m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 8h 02m via Boston Logan Intl (BOS).

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Philadelphia to Raleigh flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Traveling from the Raleigh International Airport to downtown Raleigh by private automobile transfers is the technique that is both the fastest and most convenient. After arriving in Raleigh, in addition to using Uber, you may also place an order for a car. You can book it using the Uber app on your smartphone, and the cost is around $35, which is comparable to what you would pay for a taxi ride. You are required to report to the pick-up site, which can be found on the same level as the Arrivals and Baggage Claim areas, just next to the taxi stand.

Yes, there are rental car companies such as Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise on-site at Raleigh-Durham Airport, each of which offers free shuttle service to their offices. At the green Rental Automobile shuttle stations situated outside baggage claim in Zone 4 of Terminal 1 and Zone 5 of Terminal 2, you may take the free shuttle to the car rental facility, which departs every 15 min.

At the very least, passengers should go to the airport 2h before the departure time of a domestic flight, and they should be there 3h before the departure time of an international trip.

The Philadelphia Parking Authority is in charge of the operation and management of the on-site parking facilities at the airport. There are three options for on-site parking at the airport: the Short-Term level (which is located on the bottom floor of the garages), the Garages, and the Economy Parking lot.