Can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Yes, direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are available. Historically, approximately 39.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experienced 2 stopovers. This data reflects trends observed over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The typical direct flight time from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 1 hour and 27 minutes, covering a distance of 542 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 13 hours. These durations represent the typical travel times for this route.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Historically, good prices on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh have been frequent. This route is classified as offering frequent deals. This assessment is based on pricing trends observed over a 30-day period.

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Philadelphia to Raleigh: Overview

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, with median fares of $168 in each of those months. This makes these periods significantly cheaper than the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Raleigh takes about 3h 2m, including connections. This duration accounts for both direct and connecting itineraries on this route. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median time provides a realistic expectation for the total travel duration.

Fares for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh typically range from $168–$405, with a median price of $252. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 39.6% of recent fares being direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh. For those itineraries that do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes.

The distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh is approximately 542 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, meaning you can expect a relatively quick journey between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Regular price: $76 - $172

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is between $76 and $172. The current lowest deal is $40 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $40

Low $76

High $172

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$185

$143

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$146

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$120

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Raleigh

Trenton (TTN) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$236

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Raleigh

Trenton (TTN) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$240

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$214

$168

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$217 → $112

48%

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

$217 → $116

47%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

$195 → $99

49%

4 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 7

$207 → $118

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Philadelphia to Raleigh are above the typical level at $252.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and August are historically cheapest

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices at $168.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 3h 2m

The median flight duration from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 3 hours 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 60.4% of routes in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$68

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh from Philadelphia.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$68

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International (GSO) can be a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to the Research Triangle area.

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$251

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From PHL

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Oct 15

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$5,126

$2,391

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Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 15

Raleigh, United States

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$5,006

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Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 15

Raleigh, United States

72% AI deal score

$4,657

$2,374

Save $2,283

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 15

Raleigh, United States

72% AI deal score

$4,818

$2,374

Save $2,444

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 24

Raleigh, United States

72% AI deal score

$870

$613

Save $257

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 15

Raleigh, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,657

$2,396

Save $2,261

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 26

Raleigh, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,748

$2,414

Save $2,334

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 26

Raleigh, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,657

$2,414

Save $2,243

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 26

Raleigh, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,653

$2,414

Save $2,239

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 19

Raleigh, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,653

$2,414

Save $2,239

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 19

Raleigh, United States

71% AI deal score

$4,657

$2,414

Save $2,243

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Sep 25

Raleigh, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,074

$745

Save $329

United Airlines

Business Class

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, however, saw average prices rise significantly to $534. For those planning further ahead, prices averaged $251 for bookings made 28-59 days out, and $243 for bookings made 60+ days in advance.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh was considered to be $168 or less. The median price for this route was $252. Fares exceeding $405 were observed in the higher price ranges. These figures are based on pricing trends over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh have been April, May, and August, with a median price of $168 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $252. These trends are based on pricing data observed over a 270-day period.

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Philadelphia to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Regular price: $76 - $172

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is between $76 and $172. The current lowest deal is $40 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 1-Dec 9.

now $40

Low $76

High $172

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

April

Cheapest

Flights from $168

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $705

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$185

$143

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$146

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$120

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Raleigh

Trenton (TTN) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$236

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Raleigh

Trenton (TTN) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$317

$240

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$214

$168

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 12 - Dec 13

$217 → $112

48%

1 night

Dec 5 - Dec 6

$217 → $116

47%

5 nights

Oct 19 - Oct 24

$195 → $99

49%

4 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 7

$207 → $118

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Philadelphia to Raleigh are above the typical level at $252.

📅 Best time to fly

April, May, and August are historically cheapest

Historically, April, May, and August offer the lowest median prices at $168.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 3h 2m

The median flight duration from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 3 hours 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 60.4% of routes in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines has offered direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$68

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is ideal for direct access to Raleigh from Philadelphia.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$68

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International (GSO) can be a useful alternative, especially for travelers heading to the Research Triangle area.

Raleigh, United States

67% AI deal score

$1,074

$745

Save $329

United Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Today’s best flight deals from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April, May, and August are historically cheapest

Flights typically take 3h 2m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

When is the best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

What's a cheap fare from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

What's the flight time from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

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Flights to Raleigh from other cities

Philadelphia to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia - Raleigh route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

April, May, and August are historically cheapest

Flights typically take 3h 2m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Philadelphia main airports to depart from

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Raleigh

Best Elite deals to Raleigh

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 15

Oct 24

Oct 15

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Sep 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

When is the best time to book flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

What's a cheap fare from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?