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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Philadelphia to Raleigh

June 17 - June 20

Cheapest
Best
Earliest

PHL - Raleigh

$170

$114

Round trip

June 20 - June 27

PHL - Raleigh

$141

$127

Round trip

June 20 - June 24

PHL - Raleigh

$167

$127

Round trip

June 20 - June 23

PHL - Raleigh

$168

$127

Round trip

June 17 - June 27

Earliest

PHL - Raleigh

$130

$128

Round trip

June 17 - June 24

Earliest

PHL - Raleigh

$143

$128

Round trip

June 17 - June 23

Earliest

PHL - Raleigh

$142

$128

Round trip

June 20 - June 22

PHL - Raleigh

$171

$145

Round trip

June 23 - June 27

PHL - Raleigh

$150

$146

Round trip

June 23 - June 24

PHL - Raleigh

$154

$146

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, the most affordable times to fly are typically April, May, and August, all with a median fare of $168. These months offer the lowest prices compared to other times of the year for this route.
A typical journey from Philadelphia to Raleigh takes about 3h 2m, including any connections. The distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh is 542 kilometers, making this a short-haul route.
Fares for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh typically range from $168โ€“$347, with a median of $203. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging.
When flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the rest connect once. For those flights that do include connections, the median number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting that opportunities for savings arise frequently.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Regular price: $126 - $178

Prices for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $126 and $178. The current lowest deal is $114 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from June 17 to June 20.

now $114

Low $126

High $178

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh is April, with a median price of $168. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $705. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $168

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $705

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Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$170

$114

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$130

$128

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$128

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$142

$128

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$153

$146

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

โŒ› Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$123

$147

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$251ย ย โ†’ย ย $181

28%

2 nights

Jul 2 - Jul 4

$307ย ย โ†’ย ย $240

22%

2 nights

Aug 7 - Aug 9

$253ย ย โ†’ย ย $188

26%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$248ย ย โ†’ย ย $184

26%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia - Raleigh route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares are at $114, which is below the typical level of $170.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

April, May, and August are historically cheapest.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh are April, May, and August.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 2m.

The typical direct flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh has a duration of 3h 2m.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

60.2% of deals are direct.

Historically, 60.2% of deals for this route are direct, with frequent deals available.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines is among the carriers that historically offer direct flights on this route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Consider booking during April, May, or August.

Historically, April, May, and August offer lower median prices for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a great choice for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

๐Ÿ“ ~12 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$114

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleighโ€“Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleighโ€“Durham International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Raleigh.

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$114

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT)

Cheapest

Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) is a major international hub with extensive global connectivity and high flight frequency.

๐Ÿ“ ~220 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$181

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International (GSO) offers reliable domestic service with shorter security lines and easier parking.

๐Ÿ“ ~110 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$256

Richmond International (RIC)

Richmond International (RIC) provides significant regional capacity from all major US carriers, ideal for northern travelers.

๐Ÿ“ ~190 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$209

Wilmington International (ILM)

Wilmington International (ILM) is a growing regional airport with increasing service and straightforward highway access.

๐Ÿ“ ~190 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$206

Fayetteville Regional (FAY)

Fayetteville Regional (FAY) is geographically the closest alternative to Raleigh with very fast check-in and security.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$358

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $177. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significant increase in price, with an average of $534. For those planning further ahead, booking 60+ days out had an average price of $243, while booking 28-59 days in advance averaged $251.

A good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh is considered to be around $168 or less. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed across the trailing quarter. The median price for this route during the same period was $203, with 75% of fares being $347 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh are April, May, and August, with a median price of $168 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $203. While April is listed as both a cheapest and most expensive month, this indicates price variability within the month.