Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Phoenix?

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, there were no direct flights available from Raleigh to Phoenix. Travelers on this route typically had to make connecting flights. When connecting, the median number of stopovers was 2. This means that itineraries for this route generally involve at least two stops.

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Phoenix?

The typical flight distance from Raleigh to Phoenix is approximately 3036 kilometers. While direct flights were not observed in the trailing 90 days, a hypothetical direct flight would take around 4 hours and 45 minutes, or 285 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration was approximately 9 hours and 50 minutes, or 590 minutes. Travelers should anticipate a journey of nearly 10 hours when including a single stop.

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Phoenix come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Raleigh to Phoenix have been classified as a regular occurrence. This suggests that good deals for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers monitoring this route over the trailing 30 days would likely have observed opportunities for more affordable fares. While specific numbers vary, the regularity indicates that patience can be rewarded when seeking lower prices.

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Raleigh to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

A typical journey from Raleigh to Phoenix, including connections, takes about 4h 45m. Since most itineraries connect at least once, this median reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For connecting flights specifically, the median journey time extends to 15h 36m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Raleigh to Phoenix, prices typically range from $378–$722, with a median of $538. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, suggesting a regular cadence of price fluctuations.

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix is often in January, with a median fare of $172. July also presents a good opportunity, with median fares around $179. Another favorable month for lower prices is September, where the median fare is $294.

Most itineraries from Raleigh to Phoenix connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For those connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect to make at least one stop on your journey.

The distance between Raleigh and Phoenix is approximately 3036 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a significant but not extremely long travel distance.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Phoenix

Regular price: $223 - $418

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix is between $223 and $418. The current lowest deal is $202 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 12.

now $202

Low $223

High $418

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to PHX is January, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $733. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $172

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $733

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Phoenix

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$518

$392

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$513

$431

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Breeze Airways

$265

$320

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Breeze Airways

$253

$281

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$207

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$248

$207

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$513 → $325

37%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$288 → $204

29%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$515 → $452

12%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$289 → $237

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

Raleigh - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Raleigh to Phoenix are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January, July, and September are historically cheapest

Historically, January ($172), July ($179), and September ($294) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 15h 36m

Connecting flights from Raleigh to Phoenix typically average 15h 36m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $202

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $202 was found via Skyscanner for December 5-December 12.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a useful alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

📍 ~180 km from Phoenix (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$486

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From RDU

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Phoenix, United States

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From RDU

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Phoenix, United States

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$2,511

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Business Class

From RDU

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Phoenix, United States

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$2,542

$1,535

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Business Class

From RDU

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Phoenix, United States

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$2,541

$1,535

Save $1,006

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Mar 03

Phoenix, United States

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$2,481

$1,535

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Business Class

From RDU

Elite

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Phoenix, United States

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$2,481

$1,535

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

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Mar 03

Phoenix, United States

86% AI deal score

$2,565

$1,535

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

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Phoenix, United States

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$1,535

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Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From RDU

Elite

Dec 03

Phoenix, United States

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$2,076

$1,543

Save $533

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

From RDU

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Phoenix, United States

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$2,100

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JetBlue Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Historically, booking flights from Raleigh to Phoenix within 0-6 days of departure has typically yielded the lowest average prices, around $665. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 14-27 days out averaging $712. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 28-59 days in advance averaged $741, and those booked 60+ days out averaged $749 across the trailing 90 days. This indicates that last-minute bookings can sometimes offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix was considered to be $378 or less. The median price for this route was $538 during the same period. Prices around $722 or higher were in the upper quartile of fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $378 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix, with a median price of $172. July also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $179. The annual median price for this route was $538 across the trailing 270 days. While September had a median price of $294, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, suggesting variability in pricing for that month.

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Raleigh to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

The distance between Raleigh and Phoenix is approximately 3036 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a significant but not extremely long travel distance.

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Phoenix

Regular price: $223 - $418

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

The regular price range for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix is between $223 and $418. The current lowest deal is $202 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 12.

now $202

Low $223

High $418

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

The cheapest month to fly from RDU to PHX is January, with a median price of $172. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $733. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $172

April

Most Expensive

Flights from $733

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Phoenix

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$518

$392

One-way

Fri, Oct 30

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$513

$431

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Breeze Airways

$265

$320

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Breeze Airways

$253

$281

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$197

$207

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

RDU - Phoenix

Raleigh (RDU) - Phoenix (PHX)

Frontier Airlines

$248

$207

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 30 - Oct 31

$513 → $325

37%

3 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 7

$288 → $204

29%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$515 → $452

12%

2 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 11

$289 → $237

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

Raleigh - Phoenix route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Raleigh to Phoenix are below the typical level, with 2% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

January, July, and September are historically cheapest

Historically, January ($172), July ($179), and September ($294) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 15h 36m

Connecting flights from Raleigh to Phoenix typically average 15h 36m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in the last 90 days.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $202

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $202 was found via Skyscanner for December 5-December 12.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Raleigh–Durham International (RDU)

Cheapest

Raleigh–Durham International is a convenient option for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix.

📍 ~17 km from Raleigh (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$125

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX)

Cheapest

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix.

📍 ~6 km from Phoenix city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$201

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Tucson International (TUS)

Tucson International is a useful alternative with a wide range of domestic and some international connections.

Phoenix, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,100

$1,549

Save $551

JetBlue Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

Today’s best flight deals from Raleigh to Phoenix

Raleigh to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

Direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

Raleigh - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, July, and September are historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 15h 36m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $202

Deals appear regularly for this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

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

What's a cheap fare from Raleigh to Phoenix?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix?

Can I fly direct from Raleigh to Phoenix?

How long is the flight from Raleigh to Phoenix?

How often do cheap flights from Raleigh to Phoenix come up?

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More routes from Raleigh

Flights to Phoenix from other cities

Raleigh to Phoenix: Overview

Insights for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

How much is a round trip from Raleigh to Phoenix

The cheapest time to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

Direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix

Last-minute flights going from Raleigh to Phoenix

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

Popular Airports to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix

Raleigh - Phoenix route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

January, July, and September are historically cheapest

Connecting flights average 15h 36m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $202

Deals appear regularly for this route

Raleigh main airports to depart from

Phoenix main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Phoenix used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Phoenix

Best Elite deals to Phoenix

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Mar 03

Mar 22

Mar 22

Mar 03

Mar 03

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Phoenix

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What's a cheap fare from Raleigh to Phoenix?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix?