What percentage of Raleigh to Philadelphia flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 35.3% of flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that a significant portion of flights on this route involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

The typical direct flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia has a median duration of 1 hour and 31 minutes. This route covers a distance of 542 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging 11 hours and 34 minutes. Travelers should consider this difference when planning their journey.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia is advisable. This route is classified as having frequent price fluctuations. Historically, prices on this route have changed often, making price alerts a useful tool for tracking fare changes over time.

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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. This route is classified as short-haul, covering a distance of 542 kilometers. Most itineraries on this route involve at least one stop.

For those looking for cheap flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia, prices right now are above the typical level. Fares typically range from $215–$548, with a median of $307. Currently, about 15% of recent fares are considered a good price, and new deals appear almost daily.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia, the months of May, June, and April stand out as the most affordable, each with a median fare of $168. These months offer prices significantly lower than the overall median for the route.

Regarding direct flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia, 35.3% of recent fares are non-stop. However, most itineraries connect at least once, with connecting flights typically involving 2 stopovers. This means that while direct options exist, travelers should anticipate a journey that includes connections.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Regular price: $127 - $200

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh–Durham International to Philadelphia International is $127 to $200. The current lowest deal is $97 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 4-Aug 11.

now $97

Low $127

High $200

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, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$227

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$513

$228

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$250

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$360

$191

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$204

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$204

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$245 → $89

64%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$235 → $89

62%

28 nights

Aug 11 - Sep 8

$143 → $80

44%

29 nights

Aug 11 - Sep 9

$143 → $80

44%

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 price of $307.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has offered the lowest median prices at $135 for RDU to PHL flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 31m

The median flight time for direct routes from RDU to PHL is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 35.3% of recent RDU to PHL flights are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the RDU to PHL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from RDU to PHL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a good option for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

📍 ~20 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$117

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Fly into Philadelphia International to arrive directly in Philadelphia, offering a convenient entry point.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

📍 ~135 km from Philadelphia (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$147

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$8,565

$2,258

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From RDU

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Philadelphia, United States

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$8,475

$2,258

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From RDU

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Philadelphia, United States

82% AI deal score

$8,254

$2,391

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From RDU

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Oct 31

Philadelphia, United States

81% AI deal score

$6,117

$2,475

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Business Class

From RDU

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Philadelphia, United States

79% AI deal score

$11,616

$4,292

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From RDU

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$6,611

$2,213

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From RDU

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78% AI deal score

$11,443

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Business Class

From RDU

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Philadelphia, United States

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$1,153

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Philadelphia

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $149. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $203. Prices tend to increase significantly further out, with flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaging $299, and those booked 60+ days out averaging $334.

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 over the same 90-day period was $307. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed fares being $548 or less.

Historically, May, June, and April have offered the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia, with a median price of $168 for each of these months. This is significantly lower than the annual median price of $307 observed over a 270-day period. While May is also listed as the most expensive month, this indicates price variability within that month, but overall, these months have historically presented more affordable options.

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Raleigh to Philadelphia: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Regular price: $127 - $200

Prices are currently below the regular range.

now $97

Low $127

High $200

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, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$351

$227

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$513

$228

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$250

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$360

$191

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$354

$204

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Trenton

Raleigh (RDU) - Trenton (TTN)

Frontier Airlines

$406

$204

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$245 → $89

64%

4 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 15

$235 → $89

62%

28 nights

Aug 11 - Sep 8

$143 → $80

44%

29 nights

Aug 11 - Sep 9

$143 → $80

44%

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 price of $307.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has offered the lowest median prices at $135 for RDU to PHL flights.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 1h 31m

The median flight time for direct routes from RDU to PHL is 1 hour and 31 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Only 35.3% of recent RDU to PHL flights are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines provides direct flight options for the RDU to PHL route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from RDU to PHL are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International Airport is a good option for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

📍 ~20 km from city center

💸 Flights from ~$117

Philadelphia main airports to arrive at

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Fly into Philadelphia International to arrive directly in Philadelphia, offering a convenient entry point.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$117

Airports nearby Philadelphia used as alternative

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers a vast network of domestic and global destinations, often with competitive pricing.

Philadelphia, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,153

$573

Save $580

United Airlines

Business Class

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 April for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 31m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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 13

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Sep 12

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Oct 31

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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?

Related routes

More routes from Raleigh

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 April for the best prices

Direct flights take 1h 31m

Connecting flights are more common

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

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

Sep 18

Sep 13

Sep 12

Sep 12

Sep 13

Sep 05

Sep 25

Oct 31

Aug 17

Oct 05

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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?