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Cheapest round-trip
$85
Overall average: $169
Frontier
Tue 11/11Thu 11/13
PHL - RDU • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$89
Typical prices: $98-$271
Frontier
Thu 11/13Sat 11/15
PHL - RDU • Non-stop
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Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat.
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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

Tue, Nov 11 - Thu, Nov 13
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12:23 pm - 1:54 pmPHL-RDU
1h 31mnonstop
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8:13 pm - 9:43 pmRDU-PHL
1h 30mnonstop
$85Frontier
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 18
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6:00 am - 7:36 amPHL-RDU
1h 36mnonstop
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8:13 pm - 9:43 pmRDU-PHL
1h 30mnonstop
$88Frontier
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Sat, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 17
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2:35 pm - 4:02 pmPHL-RDU
1h 27mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 6:38 pmRDU-PHL
1h 31mnonstop
$90Frontier
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5
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12:23 pm - 1:54 pmPHL-RDU
1h 31mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 6:38 pmRDU-PHL
1h 31mnonstop
$93Frontier
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Tue, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 8
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12:23 pm - 1:54 pmPHL-RDU
1h 31mnonstop
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5:07 pm - 6:38 pmRDU-PHL
1h 31mnonstop
$94Frontier
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Fri, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 18
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2:02 pm - 3:29 pmPHL-RDU
1h 27mnonstop
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8:13 pm - 9:43 pmRDU-PHL
1h 30mnonstop
$95Frontier
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
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8:00 am - 10:33 pmPHL-RDU
14h 33m1 stop
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8:13 pm - 9:43 pmRDU-PHL
1h 30mnonstop
$100Frontier
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5
Frontier Logo
12:23 pm - 1:54 pmPHL-RDU
1h 31mnonstop
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8:00 am - 5:40 pmRDU-PHL
9h 40m1 stop
$102Frontier
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Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 5
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12:23 pm - 1:54 pmPHL-RDU
1h 31mnonstop
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6:10 am - 11:26 pmRDU-PHL
17h 16m2 stops
$133Multiple Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 17
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3:10 pm - 6:02 pmPHL-RDU
26h 52m2 stops
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5:07 pm - 6:38 pmRDU-PHL
1h 31mnonstop
$145Multiple Airlines
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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 Monday. 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 July, where tickets cost $128 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $208 and $184 respectively.

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 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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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.
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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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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

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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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% 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 $46 for a one-way ticket and $85 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 $336 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 $136 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 $84 or less one-way and $100 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

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Philadelphia

Monday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Tuesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Wednesday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Thursday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Friday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Saturday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

Sunday

American Airlines, Frontier

American Airlines, Frontier

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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 11028 reviews
7.2Comfort
7.5Boarding
6.4Food
8.0Crew
6.9Entertainment
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Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

6.0 GoodMiguel, Oct 2025PHL - MIA
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Delays to take off and to leave the plane after landing added a lot of time to this flight.

The Phildalphia to Allentown portion was a BUS, not a plane. All was as expected.

Excellent - explanations were clear staff was nice and flight was comfortable

Flight was delayed not sure why no explanation given and no apologies either. Otherwise the flight was fine

Did not get the seat I selected and paid for.

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!

Boarding was on time and plane departed as scheduled. There are obviously no amenities (food, drink, entertainment) on Frontier, but there also didn't seem to be any issues with luggage space either.

Inbound plane was on time and flight departed on time with no issues while boarding.

I knew going into this that Frontier, being a low cost carrier, would be pretty bare bones and charge for most extras but this was made up for by the fact that the airplane was a reasonably new Airbus, every employee was great and best of all, Everett Washington is an amazing airport - thanks Frontier for flying there!!!

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

It was well done. It was my first time flying with them and I was nervous b/c I have heard of many cancelled and/or delray flights. Everything went smoothly.

Just know that everything, and I mean everything is “ala cart”. 60$ just to put something in the overhead bin. I will never fly Frontier again nor do I recommend them to anyone else.

The single worst check in experience I could imagine. I’ll never do any business with Frontier or any affiliated company

Too many extra fees, uncomfortable, little leg room. Will not recommend this airline.

Everyone seemed to be in zone 1 for boarding. Maybe break it up a little. Otherwise, smooth flight.

Frontier is the Walmart of airlines. Frontier has removed adjustability and comfort from their seats to make the flight lighter and save gas. This makes it impossible to sleep on their flights. Their customer service is abysmal. Once, I bought a drink on the plane, and they swiped my credit card on the plane to pay for it. Then I got three weeks of daily notices from my bank telling me they tried to charge the wrong card number over and over again. I tried to call them, but they removed the ability to actually talk to someone that can resolve such a problem from their company to cut corners. The only way to talk to someone in person is to go to the check-in counter at the airport (40 minutes drive from my house). Eventually their system gave up on trying to charge the card, after 21 days of repeated tries. They don't pad their prices even a little to handle customer service issues like missed flights. They also have a blanket policy preventing helping you reschedule a missed flight if their system says you "cancelled" your own flight online. This is a major problem because their website is broken on mobile devices, the only web browser you have at the airport when their gate staff tell you that you have to reschedule your own missed flight online because they can't help you. I tried to reschedule my flight on my android device and instead, their website crashed and "cancelled" my missed flight. When I got to the counter, the agent argued with me for 5 minutes insisting that I intentionally cancelled my own flight (implying I had to buy another flight). She missed the point: the problem was that I could not buy another flight because their website is broken. I left to avoid more conflict with the "customer service" agent. I tried to redress my issue with their only other "customer service" chanel available: the contact form on their website. The response I got was more of the same: you cancelled your own flight, according to our website / computer records, therefore we won't help you. I was trying to explain the problem with their broken website that cost me hundreds of dollars by crashing / malfunctioning and resulting in a cancelled flight, but they only had deaf ears for this problem. Worst customer service I have ever experienced. I will never buy another Frontier flight again, because it is a risky, painful move that I will likely regret often.

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