What percentage of Raleigh to Philadelphia flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 35.3% of flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia have been direct. For travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically two. This indicates that while direct options are available, a notable portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia has a duration of 1 hour and 31 minutes. This route covers a distance of 542 kilometers. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 11 hours and 34 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options.

Should I set a price alert for Raleigh to Philadelphia flights?

Based on historical trends over the trailing 30 days, flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia are classified as 'frequent' in terms of price fluctuations. This suggests that prices for this route tend to change often. Setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers looking to secure a favorable fare, as it allows them to monitor these frequent price movements and potentially find a better deal.

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Raleigh to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

A typical journey from Raleigh to Philadelphia, including connections, takes about 1h 31m. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 25h 16m.

If you're looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia, the fares right now are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $215–$548, with a median of $307. Currently, about 15% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia? The most affordable months to fly are May, June, and April, all with a median fare of $168. These months offer significantly lower prices compared to the overall median for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia connect at least once, with only 35.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This indicates that travelers should generally expect a journey involving at least one change.

The distance between Raleigh and Philadelphia is 542 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Regular price: $79 - $214

Prices from Raleigh–Durham International to Philadelphia International are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from RDU to PHL is typically between $79 and $214. The current lowest deal is $53 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 7.

now $53

Low $79

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to PHL is April, with a median price of $135. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1042. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $135

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,042

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$166

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$279

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$161

$121

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$307

$258

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$214

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$386 → $277

28%

2 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 19

$209 → $106

49%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$213 → $112

47%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

$205 → $107

48%

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Raleigh - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from RDU to PHL are above the typical level, with a median of $307.

📅 Best time to fly

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

Historically, May, June, and April offer the lowest median prices at $168 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 31m

The median direct flight duration from Raleigh to Philadelphia is 1 hour 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 64.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

This route frequently has deals, with 15% of recent fares considered good prices.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Fly into Philadelphia International to arrive directly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

💸 Flights from ~$88

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Consider Newark Liberty International for its vast international network and competitive pricing, especially for global routes.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$179

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia is 7-13 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price is around $149. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees an average price of $203. For those booking 28-59 days out, the average price increases to $299, and for bookings made 60+ days in advance, the average price is $334. These trends are observed across a 90-day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia is considered to be $215 or less. The median price for this route has been $307 over the same 90-day period. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $548 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $215 threshold.

Historically, May, June, and April have offered the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia, with a consistent median price of $168 across these months. This is significantly lower than the annual median price for this route, which stands at $307. These insights are based on data collected over a 270-day window, indicating a recurring pattern for more affordable travel during these specific months.

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Raleigh to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

The distance between Raleigh and Philadelphia is 542 km, classifying it as a short-haul route. This means you can expect a relatively quick journey, even with potential connections.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Regular price: $79 - $214

Prices from Raleigh–Durham International to Philadelphia International are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from RDU to PHL is typically between $79 and $214. The current lowest deal is $53 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 5-Nov 7.

now $53

Low $79

High $214

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to PHL is April, with a median price of $135. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1042. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $135

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,042

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$166

One-way

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$386

$279

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$161

$121

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$307

$258

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$214

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Philadelphia

Raleigh (RDU) - Philadelphia (PHL)

Frontier Airlines

$213

$112

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 17

$386 → $277

28%

2 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 19

$209 → $106

49%

2 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 3

$213 → $112

47%

4 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 20

$205 → $107

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Raleigh - Philadelphia route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from RDU to PHL are above the typical level, with a median of $307.

📅 Best time to fly

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

Historically, May, June, and April offer the lowest median prices at $168 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 31m

The median direct flight duration from Raleigh to Philadelphia is 1 hour 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 64.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

This route frequently has deals, with 15% of recent fares considered good prices.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

📍 ~17 km from city center (reachable by car)

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Fly into Philadelphia International to arrive directly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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

💸 Flights from ~$88

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Consider Newark Liberty International for its vast international network and competitive pricing, especially for global routes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Raleigh to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Raleigh - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

Direct flights take 1h 31m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

What is a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

What percentage of Raleigh to Philadelphia flights are direct?

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

Should I set a price alert for Raleigh to Philadelphia flights?

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Flights to Philadelphia from other cities

Raleigh to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Direct flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Philadelphia

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Raleigh - Philadelphia route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

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

Direct flights take 1h 31m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Philadelphia

Best Elite deals to Philadelphia

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Sep 17

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Sep 17

Oct 12

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

How far in advance should I book a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

What is a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia?