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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:05 pm and lands at 11:40 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia takes 1h 35m, 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia range from $144 to $317, with an average of $217 over the past 12 months. Anything below $144 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 10% above the $217 route average. Book 10 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $164 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $217 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $49–$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 Raleigh to Philadelphia flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 14%.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Raleigh to Philadelphia 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 Raleigh to Philadelphia are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $147, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

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

• Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $191 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $254, a difference of $63.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Raleigh and Philadelphia. 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 45m, compared with 5h 25m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 6h 27m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are Philadelphia Convention Center, Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Raleigh to Philadelphia 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.

Unfortunantly, there are no on-site hotels at RDU, but there are a number of hotels within 5-15 minutes of the airport. They include: the Fairfield Inn and Suites Raleigh-Durham Airport/Brier Creek, the Tru by Hilton, Cambria Hotel and Suites, Country Inn and Suites and the Hyatt Place.

There are three types of lounge access available to passengers: a membership pass, paying at the door, or a single visit pass. You can access the American Airlines Admirals Club lounge in terminal 1 on concourse F, C/B, concourse A west, and concourse A east. There is the Centurion Lounge that you can access through a membership pass or by having an American Express Card. These lounges are located near gate A14 and terminal A west. The United Club is a membership club or you can enter if you have a ticket from United Airlines. On the second level, the lounge is situated between concourses D and C. You can go close to where The Earl of Sandwich is located in terminal D if you want access to the Delta Sky Club.

You find ATMs in all concourses and ticketing areas, as well as in the baggage claim in terminal 2 and at the main entrance close to the parking garage of terminal 1. The airport recommends that prior communication regarding the daily withdrawal limit is communicated with the bank you use. Additionally, currency exchange services are available in the baggage claim in terminal 2 and the ticketing lobby in terminal 2.

If you feel lost or just have a question you want to ask regarding travel or the airport in general, head over to the information desk in terminal E, terminal B, and terminal A. Assistance is also provided all over the airport by the airport ambassadors.