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$49 Find Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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Cheap Flights 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Fri, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 15
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6:15 am - 7:49 amPHL-RDU
1h 34mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:32 pmRDU-PHL
1h 33mnonstop
$77Frontier
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Mon, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 11
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6:15 am - 7:49 amPHL-RDU
1h 34mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:32 pmRDU-PHL
1h 33mnonstop
$78Frontier
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Wed, Oct 15 - Mon, Oct 20
Frontier Logo
12:07 pm - 1:38 pmPHL-RDU
1h 31mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:30 pmRDU-PHL
1h 31mnonstop
$79Frontier
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Thu, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 22
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:49 amPHL-RDU
1h 34mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:32 pmRDU-PHL
1h 33mnonstop
$80Frontier
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Mon, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 12
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:49 amPHL-RDU
1h 34mnonstop
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7:59 pm - 9:32 pmRDU-PHL
1h 33mnonstop
$82Frontier
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Fri, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 2
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:36 amPHL-RDU
1h 36mnonstop
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8:31 am - 10:08 amRDU-PHL
1h 37mnonstop
$84Frontier
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Thu, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 27
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:51 amPHL-RDU
1h 36mnonstop
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8:49 am - 10:26 amRDU-PHL
1h 37mnonstop
$86Frontier
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:49 amPHL-RDU
1h 34mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 9:32 pmRDU-PHL
1h 33mnonstop
$87Frontier
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Fri, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 1
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:49 amPHL-RDU
1h 34mnonstop
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 9:32 pmRDU-PHL
1h 33mnonstop
$88Frontier
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Mon, Sep 15 - Sun, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
6:15 am - 7:49 amPHL-RDU
1h 34mnonstop
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8:44 am - 10:19 amRDU-PHL
1h 35mnonstop
$90Frontier
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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers extra legroom and priority boarding for just $20 more.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing comfort.


American Airlines offers high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase, with free options for T-Mobile customers.

Airports
PHL

PHL offers public transportation options like SEPTA trains to Center City, taking about 30 minutes, making it a cost-effective choice for travelers.

Read more about PHLby Harriet Baskas
RDU

RDU is well-connected by GoTriangle buses, taking about 40 minutes to downtown Raleigh, offering a convenient arrival option.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Raleigh flights

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.

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Planning a trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Raleigh on a Saturday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Philadelphia, you should consider flying back on a Friday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 September, where tickets cost $127 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $213 and $176 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $368, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 35% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$49
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
Flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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.
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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 $49 for a one-way ticket and $77 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?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Raleigh flight route.

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

    The Airbus A321neo 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 $306 and an overall rating of 7.2, American Airlines is the most popular choice. Frontier is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $134 and an overall rating of 5.8.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $80 or less one-way and $103 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham

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

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

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Sunday

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

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Direct 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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Reviews of the 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.
7.2
American AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.2Comfort
6.5Food
7.5Boarding
8.0Crew
6.9Entertainment
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Plane was delayed for 6 hours, at first by weather, which is understandable, but was further delayed with NO given reason for 2 1/2 hours more. We had no clue when we were going to depart actually until they opened the ramp. VERY POOR to ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Aug 2025PHL - TYS
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Plane was delayed for 6 hours, at first by weather, which is understandable, but was further delayed with NO given reason for 2 1/2 hours more. We had no clue when we were going to depart actually until they opened the ramp. VERY POOR to ZERO COMMUNICATION!!!

Flight was delayed and after being in the airport for like seven hours, it was canceled.

Flight delays numerous times. Everytime we would get close to boarding it would be delayed again. Strung along the entire time.

Overall very good, only complaint I have is the crew from CLT to SAT could have collected trash sooner.

Above and beyond effort from this crew in a tough situation. So helpful and understanding. Thank you!

Terrible. Cancelled my original flight. It made getting a boarding pass difficult. The AA employee (in a loud voice, so everyone around could hear) griped at me for not getting a boarding pass 24 hours before. I asked how I was supposed to do that when I had no idea what flight I was going to be on. She said (loudly), “Talk to AA customer service, not me!” I could certainly tell serving customers was not important to her. Our new flight was set to a completely different city. We had to change our rental car, and the price went way up. It took 2-1/2 hours to get checked in. By then our new flight had left. We ended up on stand by and had to split up the family to get to our destination. It cost us the whole first day of the trip. AA needs to employ people who actually care about doing a good job. I suppose those people are getting harder to find, but atleast try.

We started with trouble checking in 24 hours early. Then my husband did not get his TSA precheck. Finally flight delayed due to no crew. I know things happen

Most miserable flight ever. We waited almost 2 hours on the runway because the flight was oversold. American offered $1200 credit. Then there was some nonsense about weight distribution. Ridiculous. No food for 8 plus hours on the flight. I will be writing a letter.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Finally a Frontier on time and efficient. I've had problems before with your airline, but this time everything went fine.

The experience was good. No frills but I got there safe and sound and on time.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

sluggish boarding and arrival procedures, fake nice flight attendants, and lots of delays.

Disaster. They lied every step of the way. We ended up being delayed due to crew and then allegedly abandoned the flight because of a curfew at LGA. No rebooking to LGA at any reasonable time. No hotel. No meal vouchers. Had to sleep in the airport and fly to Newark instead. Will never fly Frontier again.

What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

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