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 journeys that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are also a common occurrence for this route.

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 significantly longer, averaging 13 hours. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights can add substantial time to the overall travel experience.

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 one with consistent deal availability. Travelers can typically find favorable fares, suggesting that opportunities for cost-effective travel are common across the trailing 30 days.

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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: $75 - $189

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is between $75 and $189. The current lowest deal is $68 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 30.

now $68

Low $75

High $189

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$120

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Raleigh

Trenton (TTN) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$300

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$191

$116

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$144

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$119

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$144

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

$466 → $299

36%

3 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 7

$200 → $103

48%

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$199 → $103

48%

2 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 13

$196 → $104

47%

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

Fly in April, May, or August for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 3h 2m

Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh typically have a median duration of 3 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 40% of recent flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options on this route, with deals starting at $68.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are frequent, appearing often within 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

Elite

Oct 09

Raleigh, United States

74% AI deal score

$5,006

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 27

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$4,792

$2,249

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Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 27

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$4,812

$2,277

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Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 31

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$4,812

$2,298

Save $2,514

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 09

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$4,835

$2,314

Save $2,521

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 05

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$4,845

$2,333

Save $2,512

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 03

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$873

$590

Save $283

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 24

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$889

$590

Save $299

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 10

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

$903

$593

Save $310

United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

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Nov 04

Raleigh, United States

73% AI deal score

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United Airlines

Business Class

From PHL

Elite

Oct 27

Raleigh, United States

72% AI deal score

$4,645

$2,269

Save $2,376

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

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Oct 16

Raleigh, United States

72% AI deal score

$4,656

$2,292

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $177. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees a significant price increase, with an average price of $534. Prices for bookings made 60+ days out average $243, while those made 28-59 days out average $251.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh is considered to be $168 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $252. Fares at the 75th percentile reached $405, indicating that prices can vary considerably. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares around the $168 mark.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh include April, May, and August, with a median price of $168 in each of these months. The annual median price for this route is $252. While April is listed as one of the cheapest months, it also appears as the most expensive month, suggesting price fluctuations within that month. Travelers seeking the lowest fares should consider these periods.

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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: $75 - $189

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is between $75 and $189. The current lowest deal is $68 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 26-Sep 30.

now $68

Low $75

High $189

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

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$186

$120

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

TTN - Raleigh

Trenton (TTN) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$466

$300

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$191

$116

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$144

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$119

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$205

$144

One-way

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

1 night

Sep 2 - Sep 3

$466 → $299

36%

3 nights

Oct 4 - Oct 7

$200 → $103

48%

3 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 10

$199 → $103

48%

2 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 13

$196 → $104

47%

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

Fly in April, May, or August for the best prices

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a median flight time of 3h 2m

Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh typically have a median duration of 3 hours and 2 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

About 40% of recent flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options on this route, with deals starting at $68.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh are frequent, appearing often within 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

72% AI deal score

$4,656

$2,292

Save $2,364

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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

Fly in April, May, or August for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 3h 2m

Connecting flights are more common

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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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

Fly in April, May, or August for the best prices

Expect a median flight time of 3h 2m

Connecting flights are more common

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 09

Oct 27

Oct 27

Oct 31

Oct 09

Oct 05

Oct 03

Oct 24

Oct 10

Nov 04

Oct 27

Oct 16

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?