Can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, approximately 13.5% of flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was typically 2. This indicates that while direct options exist, many routes involve at least one stop.

What's the flight time from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The typical direct flight time from Philadelphia to Raleigh is 1 hour and 33 minutes, covering a distance of 542 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, historically have a significantly longer median duration of 10 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes for this journey.

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

Historically, flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh regularly feature good prices. This route is classified as one that frequently offers competitive fares. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing options when planning their trips, based on observations over a 30-day period.

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Philadelphia to Raleigh: Overview

Insights for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, the most affordable month to fly is typically September, with a median fare of $295. Other cost-effective options include December, where the median fare is $312, and August, with a median fare of $313. Planning your trip around these months can help you find better value.

A typical journey from Philadelphia to Raleigh takes about 1h 33m for direct flights. However, since most itineraries involve connections, a typical journey including connections can extend to 18h 43m. This duration accounts for the time spent on connecting flights and layovers.

Fares for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh typically range from $216–$509, with a median of $332. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly lower prices may require some flexibility or waiting for new deals to emerge. New deals show up several times a week, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 13.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least one stop on your journey from Philadelphia to Raleigh. The distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh is 542 km, classifying this as a short-haul route.

How much is a round trip from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Regular price: $68 - $179

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is typically between $68 and $179. The current lowest deal is $48 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 15.

now $48

Low $68

High $179

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

The cheapest month to fly from PHL to RDU is September, with a median price of $295. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $453. Prices are generally lower from July to December.

September

Cheapest

Flights from $295

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $453

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$73

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$132

$73

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$64

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$64

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$126

$72

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$184

$97

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 3

$173 → $64

63%

4 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 4

$172 → $64

63%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$180 → $76

58%

4 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 3

$172 → $84

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Raleigh are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh, with a median price of $295.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh typically take 1h 33m, while connecting flights average 18h 43m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 13.5% of recent fares for this route are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh appear regularly, usually within a 30-day window.

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 ~$70

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Raleigh.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International is a useful alternative, especially for travelers to the Research Triangle area.

📍 ~95 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$206

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46% AI deal score

$2,710

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Save $281

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Business Class

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46% AI deal score

$2,868

$2,493

Save $375

Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

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Raleigh, United States

46% AI deal score

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Air Canada, +1

Business Class

From PHL

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45% AI deal score

$2,724

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Air Canada, +1

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Air Canada, +1

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $363. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw average prices rise to $646, while booking 7-13 days out resulted in an average price of $460. Prices for bookings made 28-59 days or 60+ days in advance were both around $519 on average, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh is considered to be $216 or less. The median price for this route was $332. Prices of $509 or more were observed for the higher end of fares. These figures are based on data collected over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh include September, with a median price of $295, and December, with a median price of $312. August also showed a median price of $313. The annual median price for this route was $332. These insights are based on data spanning 270 days.

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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: $68 - $179

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

The regular price range for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is typically between $68 and $179. The current lowest deal is $48 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 1-Dec 15.

now $48

Low $68

High $179

The cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

September

Cheapest

Flights from $295

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $453

Jan

Feb

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$73

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$132

$73

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$64

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$143

$64

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$126

$72

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PHL - Raleigh

Philadelphia (PHL) - Raleigh (RDU)

Frontier Airlines

$184

$97

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 3

$173 → $64

63%

4 nights

Oct 31 - Nov 4

$172 → $64

63%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$180 → $76

58%

4 nights

Oct 30 - Nov 3

$172 → $84

51%

Popular Airports to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Philadelphia - Raleigh route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Philadelphia to Raleigh are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, September is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh, with a median price of $295.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

Direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh typically take 1h 33m, while connecting flights average 18h 43m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 13.5% of recent fares for this route are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Frontier Airlines has direct flights available from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh appear regularly, usually within a 30-day window.

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 ~$70

Raleigh main airports to arrive at

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient arrival airport for your trip to Raleigh.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$58

Airports nearby Raleigh used as alternative

Piedmont Triad International (GSO)

Piedmont Triad International is a useful alternative, especially for travelers to the Research Triangle area.

Raleigh, United States

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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.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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.

September is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 1h 33m.

Connecting flights are dominant.

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights.

Deals appear regularly.

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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Oct 27

Dec 07

Dec 02

Dec 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Raleigh

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What's a cheap fare from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

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