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$68 Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia departing on 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Raleigh to Philadelphia, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$118
Typical prices: $272-$129
Frontier
Thu 4/30Fri 5/1
RDU - PHL • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$166
Typical prices: $268-$136
Frontier
Tue 5/19Wed 5/20
RDU - PHL • Non-stop
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American's Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding.
Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Frontier. Average duration is 1h 34m
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Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia (RDU-PHL)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 1
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3:42 pm - 12:54 am
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PHL
9h 12m
1 stop
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8:20 am - 9:59 am
PHL
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RDU
1h 39mnonstop
$118Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, Apr 24
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2:18 pm - 1:29 am
RDU
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PHL
11h 11m
1 stop
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8:20 am - 9:59 am
PHL
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RDU
1h 39mnonstop
$119Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
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6:55 pm - 5:34 am
RDU
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PHL
10h 39m
1 stop
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1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
PHL
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RDU
1h 30mnonstop
$121Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, Apr 24
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3:42 pm - 12:54 am
RDU
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PHL
9h 12m
1 stop
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8:20 am - 9:59 am
PHL
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RDU
1h 39mnonstop
$123Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Fri, Apr 24
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5:47 pm - 7:20 pm
RDU
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PHL
1h 33mnonstop
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10:38 pm - 10:58 am
PHL
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RDU
12h 20m
1 stop
$124Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, Apr 24
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2:18 pm - 1:29 am
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PHL
11h 11m
1 stop
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8:20 am - 9:59 am
PHL
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RDU
1h 39mnonstop
$127Frontier
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 25
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6:10 am - 12:54 am
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PHL
18h 44m
1 stop
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7:10 am - 8:42 am
PHL
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RDU
1h 32mnonstop
$129Frontier
Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 20
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9:23 pm - 10:57 pm
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PHL
1h 34mnonstop
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5:05 am - 11:00 pm
PHL
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RDU
17h 55m
1 stop
$134Frontier
Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 12
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4:43 pm - 10:43 pm
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PHL
6h 00m
1 stop
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6:00 am - 7:32 am
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RDU
1h 32mnonstop
$139Frontier
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
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8:50 pm - 7:41 am
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PHL
10h 51m
1 stop
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8:41 pm - 11:31 am
PHL
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RDU
14h 50m
1 stop
$140Frontier
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Raleigh to Philadelphia flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia departing in April.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Raleigh to Philadelphia, look for departures on Fridays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Philadelphia, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia, 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia is August, where tickets cost $143 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $219 and $204 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia, 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 22% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Qatar Airways and Frontier

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

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

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

Expert on RDU

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$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
Flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia

When to book flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Raleigh to Philadelphia 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia

  • What is the cheapest flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia was $68 for a one-way ticket and $118 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

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

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

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

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Raleigh to Philadelphia flight route: American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, Air Canada, Porter Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines.

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

    The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Raleigh to Philadelphia flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Raleigh and Philadelphia, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia are United Airlines and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $557 and an overall rating of 7.4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $332 and an overall rating of 7.1.

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

    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 Raleigh to Philadelphia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Philadelphia from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia with an airline and back to Raleigh with another airline. Booking your flights between Raleigh and PHL 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    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 Philadelphia from Raleigh 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $232 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Raleigh to Philadelphia

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Raleigh to Philadelphia. 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia? 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9503 reviews
6.6Food
7.1Entertainment
8.1Crew
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
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Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

10.0 ExcellentSusan, Mar 2026
ORD - SEA
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Smooth and easy boarding, comfortable for the entire 5 hour flight, and the seat back entertainment was great! I appreciated all the features, from location info and maps, movies, the ability to connect with Bluetooth headphones, and good selection of movies. Food was good, normal airline snacks (I didn’t purchase anything)

They promise free wi-fi prior to boarding and then once on board you are informed you have to purchase wifi even after being a mileagePlus member.

I've been flying American mostly, and it's been very frustrating. This united flight makes me realize maybe the issue isn't flying, but the airline. United was a significantly better experience. The plane was more comfortable, with a normal amount of leg room (vs the ridiculous reductions AA has made), more comfortable seats, screens to watch movies. It was a much better experience!

Awful. No counter attendants. No dinner offered due to delays.

Horrible service no Wi-Fi connection on both leg of the flight and they are refusing to fix bad service

3 hour delay…. Nearly 2 hours sitting on tarmac. Do better, United. Or at least have the sense to not say “we hope you enjoyed your flight with us” upon disembarking.

Flights were on time. Free Wifi on plane. Everything was well organized.

During landing. 2 crew members passed 3 times by my lane and didn't notice that people in front of us had their site to the furthermore reclined... That was uncomfortable and could have been dangerous.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

We had excellent customer service despite the chaos at George Bush airport in Houston!

American Airlines did everything they could with the high Spring Break crowd. I was frustrated to be changed from 1st class to a middle seat at the back of the plane. This has happened before, not sure booking 1st class and paying the extra actually works.

I didn't end up taking this flight. I got up at 4am for a flight that was supposed to board at 6am - at 5:55am you delayed the flight to 10am. The airport is under construction so I switched to a later flight as I wasn't going to sit in the airport for 4 hours. They said the delay was due to the crew needing rest from a flight coming in late the night before - if that was the case then I think you should have delayed the flight much sooner so that passengers wouldn't get up so early and get to the airport to sit and wait.

I very rarely fly American and my experience today reenforces that is the correct decision. While the staff were all very courteous, our flight was first thing in the morning so there was no reason to be delayed, yet appropriate maintenance checks weren’t completed prior to our flight so we were delayed multiple times. Not a great showing, American Airlines.

Boarding is always an ordeal. Less dogs on flights. I am highly allergic to dogs and cats. Why are there so many animals these days?

I was on a small regional flight from Detroit to Philadelphia. When we landed the outside cruise needed to turn something off with the engine, which took quite a long time. Then, when they allowed us to get off the plane it was outside. They took their time, unloading all the luggage and waited till they unloaded all the luggage before they brought it over to us. It was 9 o’clock at night freezing cold out, and there was no proactive hustle to try to get people their luggage. It was really one of the worst experiences I think I’ve ever had with American until a manager came over. I don’t think they were going to even consider pulling the luggage over to the people that had been waiting outside for at least 10 minutes in the freezing cold.

Awful. Original flight was delayed 5 hours. Had to to take a connecting flight instead of direct. Had a 4 hour layover. I missed all of my morning meetings getting in 5 hours later than I was supposed to and had to change to take a later flight the next day to get them back in which cia time another $150.

I was trying to take 2 one and a half hour one way trips and I experienced almost 20 delays over the course of those two trips. Only a few of them were due to weather the rest was disorganization

The attendants were kind and helpful. A sugar-free drink would have been very welcome.

The entertainment options were at best, fair. It was exactly the same as my outbound flight. It would have been more entertaining if there were some series from Apple TV, HBO, Showtime or other carriers for me to catch up with.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

Flight was canceled. Most upsetting was message from Kayak, stating that the flight was canceled and click with Kayak for details regarding rebook, refund details. THERE'S NO INFORMATION PROVIDED BY KAYAK EXCEPT THAT FLIGHT IS CANCELED. AND NOW THIS SURVEY TO FIND OUT HOW WAS THE FLIGHT !!!!!!!

The flight never took off and we spent 7 hours at the airport

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

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