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Find cheap flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh from $29

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Philadelphia to Raleigh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to Raleigh (PHL-RDU)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:35 am - 9:08 amPHL-RDU
1h 33mnonstop
11:25 am - 12:53 pmRDU-PHL
1h 28mnonstop
$43Frontier
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Wed, May 1 - Wed, May 1
2:20 pm - 3:50 pmPHL-RDU
1h 30mnonstop
5:39 pm - 7:10 pmRDU-PHL
1h 31mnonstop
$45Frontier
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Tue, May 14 - Tue, May 21
2:20 pm - 3:50 pmPHL-RDU
1h 30mnonstop
4:18 pm - 5:55 pmRDU-PHL
1h 37mnonstop
$48Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11
11:00 am - 12:31 pmPHL-RDU
1h 31mnonstop
4:18 pm - 5:55 pmRDU-PHL
1h 37mnonstop
$49Frontier
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Tue, May 7 - Sat, May 11
5:10 am - 1:36 pmPHL-RDU
8h 26m1 stop
7:16 pm - 8:43 pmRDU-PHL
1h 27mnonstop
$114
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Thu, May 30 - Mon, Jun 3
9:50 pm - 9:17 amPHL-RDU
11h 27m1 stop
10:12 am - 7:37 amRDU-PHL
21h 25m2 stops
$133Spirit Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Mon, May 6
5:10 am - 5:05 pmPHL-RDU
11h 55m1 stop
6:05 pm - 9:00 amRDU-PHL
14h 55m1 stop
$140Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 22 - Tue, May 28
1:35 pm - 3:03 pmPHL-RDU
1h 28mnonstop
8:24 am - 9:50 amRDU-PHL
1h 26mnonstop
$151American Airlines
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Fri, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 19
6:02 pm - 1:36 pmPHL-RDU
19h 34m1 stop
4:00 pm - 5:38 pmRDU-PHL
1h 38mnonstop
$152
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Fri, May 24 - Sat, May 25
3:39 pm - 7:52 pmPHL-RDU
4h 13m1 stop
11:07 am - 2:37 pmRDU-PHL
3h 30m1 stop
$155American Airlines
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Tue, Apr 30 - Wed, May 1

Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The average price of all flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Philadelphia, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is August, where tickets cost $95 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of tickets is $340 and $268 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $43 on Frontier, followed by Spirit Airlines ($133). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $29 on Frontier and from $49 on Spirit Airlines.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Philadelphia and Raleigh?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from Philadelphia to Raleigh. They are American Airlines and Frontier. The cheapest airline for this route is Frontier, with the best one-way deal found costing $50. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Frontier.

How many flights are there between Philadelphia and Raleigh per day?

Each day, there are between 8 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Philadelphia and land in Raleigh, with an average flight time of 1h 32m. The most common departure time is 8:00 am and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 67 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Philadelphia and Raleigh?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh take?

Nonstop flights from Philadelphia generally make it to Raleigh in 1h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 337 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Philadelphia at 6:00 am and will be landing in Raleigh at 7:35 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh jets off at 8:51 pm and lands at 10:21 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

October

Cheapest flight

$29
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 25% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

  • What is the best mode of transport to the city center from RDU Airport?

    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.

  • Are there rental car companies at RDU Airport?

    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.

  • How early should you be at the PHL Airport?

    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.

  • Are there parking services at PHL Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh was $29 for a one-way ticket and $43 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Philadelphia and Raleigh?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    On your way to Raleigh, you’ll fly out from Philadelphia. You’ll be landing at Raleigh-Durham.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Raleigh flight route: American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, and Alaska Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    The Airbus A321-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Raleigh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    There are nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, American Airlines or Frontier?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are American Airlines and Frontier. With an average price for the route of $393 and an overall rating of 7.3, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $130 and an overall rating of 6.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline. Booking your flights between Philadelphia and RDU can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from PHL to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $68 or less one-way and $104 or less round-trip.
  • At Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), there are four separate lounges for travelers to use while waiting for their flights. Terminal A East, right below Entrance A6; Terminal A West, between Wings A15 and A16; Terminal B/C on the level 3, between the B and C Terminal; and Terminal F on Level 2, above the eateries.
  • If you are a nursing mother using the PHL Airport, you can access the Mamava, which is a transportable pod that is 4 feet by 8 feet and is completely self-contained. It has comfy seats, a table that folds up, an electrical outlet, and a door that can be shut for privacy. The Mamava suites are accessible after going through security and can be found at Terminal A-West, the B/C Connector, the D/E Connector, and Terminal F. There is no fee to use these suites.
  • At Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), there are seven specially constructed Service Animal Relief Areas inside each terminal. These areas are sometimes frequently referred to as "Pet Ports." In addition, there are animal relief zones located outside the airport on the road leading to the departure gates as well as outside the baggage claim facilities on the arrivals side: Inside of the terminals can be found Terminal A-West, which can be accessed by Gate A-16.
  • If you need to convert your currency, the Travelex Worldwide Money offices that are situated in PHL Terminal 2 on the ticketing and bag claim levels are available to serve you. Additionally, automated teller machines dispense foreign cash may be found on the concourse of Terminal 2.
  • You may request wheelchair assistance from your airline in order to have a smooth arrival at Raleigh International Airport (RDU). It is feasible to gate-check a manual or motorized wheelchair if you are bringing it to RDU Airport.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +3 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Nonstop returns

Raleigh-Durham to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Top airlines flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.3
American AirlinesOverall score based on 14955 reviews
7.2comfort
7.6boarding
7.1entertainment
8.0crew
6.6food
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Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

6.0 GoodCHARLES, Mar 2024PHL - BNA
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Same basket of unhealthy prepackaged snacks (junk food) which was depleted by the time it got to my row!!

We experience delays on departure and connecting flights resulting in 14 hour to our next departure. We were accommodated with a night's stay but was only provided a 12 dollar meals accommodation. The airlines rules state.at least 50 dollars. In any case, it can not make up for the whole day missed on our vacation in Sydney Australia.

Flight from PHL to PHX arrived 50 minutes early and a gate was available. First class flight attendant Stephanie was very friendly and polite. Sanitizing wipes should be provided with meals in addition to refresher towels.

flight delayed so missed connection and this had to rebook for next day

Flight departed PHL one hour late due to late arrival of aircraft. On board services were okay. First class menu does not offer any new items; same desserts (cheese & crackers or Mango sorbet). At least there were no credit card promotions during the flight.

After sitting on plane for 7+ hours, flight was canceled. And to makes matters worse, my suitcase is in baggage hell!

It was a disaster, delayed and my gate changed like 6 times and I was walking a like crazy to every gate they updated.

Terrible Ticketing and Check in process. I learned that AA unilaterally cancelled my premium seating from PHL to CLT and from CLT to JAN. They did, however, refund my money, but my seating was subsequently severely downgraded. They didn’t have a seat for my unless I paid for it! Not cool! Consequently, Check-in took 45 min. AA is usually great, but this was my worst experience with AA ever. Appalling they they arbitrarily cancel my seats threatening loss of flight if I didn’t pay for a seat!!!! -John

We liked quick boarding and on time departure. Seats were very uncomfortable.

Great flight. Quick boarding and departure. No problems. Flight crew were very friendly and professional.

Not have to pay for every single item to take a flight. Seating and delays sucked.

Flight was cancelled and I had to spend the night in the airport lugging my suitcase around

If you don’t check in 24 hours in advance, they will charge you $110 to check your bag instead of the $30. I did not get an email with this information and did not check in. In addition, my flight home was cancelled at layover and I had to spend the night in the airport, and then have another layover at another airport before making it home. Will not fly frontier again.

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Flight delayed 3 times, resulting in late arrival, rental car place gave car away resulting in increased BS charges because I was late. Frontier blows.

I paid for extra leg room. The flimsy plastic seat underneath the floatation seat did not line up with the arm rests. It seemed as if the plastic part was zip tied on but immovable. This caused severe uncomfortable for the duration of the flight.

Left Denver late, then sat on tarmac 30 min after arrival

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

Crew members are very rude and not cooperate with passengers.

30 minute delay due to boarding and settling of a family.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Philadelphia to Raleigh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/25Sat
nonstopFrontier
1h 40mPHL-RDU
$29
5/2Thu
nonstopFrontier
1h 31mPHL-RDU
$34
5/16Thu
nonstopFrontier
1h 31mPHL-RDU
$36
5/8Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
11h 55mPHL-RDU
$49
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 30mPHL-RDU
$71
5/11Sat
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 27mPHL-RDU
$72
5/1Wed
1 stopSpirit Airlines
12h 41mPHL-RDU
$76
6/11Tue
2 stops
12h 33mPHL-RDU
$136
5/12Sun
2 stops
25h 19mPHL-RDU
$143
4/28Sun
1 stopJetBlue
4h 22mPHL-RDU
$219

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Last minute flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/22Mon
nonstopFrontier
1h 38mPHL-RDU
4/23Tue
nonstopFrontier
1h 28mRDU-PHL
$78
4/20Sat
nonstopFrontier
1h 38mPHL-RDU
4/27Sat
nonstopFrontier
1h 37mRDU-PHL
$87
4/20Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 45mPHL-RDU
4/27Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
4h 07mRDU-PHL
$221
4/22Mon
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
3h 33mPHL-RDU
4/22Mon
nonstopAmerican Airlines
1h 22mRDU-PHL
$273
4/24Wed
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
15h 15mPHL-RDU
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 46mRDU-PHL
$288
4/22Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 57mPHL-RDU
4/24Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
4h 34mRDU-PHL
$332
4/21Sun
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
14h 02mPHL-RDU
4/25Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
25h 57mRDU-PHL
$345
4/20Sat
multi-stop
27h 17mPHL-RDU
4/22Mon
multi-stop
12h 01mRDU-PHL
$441
4/21Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
6h 07mPHL-RDU
4/25Thu
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 12mRDU-PHL
$485
4/20Sat
multi-stop
27h 17mPHL-RDU
5/24Fri
multi-stop
18h 43mRDU-PHL
$489

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Philadelphia - Raleigh Flights

Departure:

Philadelphia (PHL)United States

Destination:

Raleigh (RDU)United States

Return flight deals:

Raleigh - Philadelphia

Cabin classes:

$1,186
$1,043
$989
$49

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Compare transportation modes for Philadelphia to Raleigh

Average priceAverage duration
Flights$1331h 28m
Trains$1800h 00m
Buses$12412h 35m