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Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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Cheapest one-way

US$ 36
Frontier Airlines Sun, Sep 13

86% below next 30d avg. (US$261)

Cheapest round-trip

US$ 68
Frontier Airlines Sat, Sep 26

78% below next 30d avg. (US$305)

When to fly

September Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

1h 29m 5m faster than avg. (1h 34m)

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of US$36 , travelers can expect an average price of US$261 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at US$68 . Flights typically take around 1h 34m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 1h 29m minutes. There are 51 flights weekly on this route. You can land at any one of the following hubs in Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) . Flying from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (PHL-RDU) is by far the most common option on this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

Updated 2d ago · This content is an AI-powered summary based on Trip.com data. Prices and availability are subject to change. Please refer to actual prices, availability, and travel conditions.

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$36 and round-trip from US$68. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PHL 08:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        RDU 09:40
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sat, Sep 26 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 12:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PHL 13:35
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$68 US$188
        64% off
        64% off
        US$188 US$68
      • PHL 19:19
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        RDU 21:10
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Fri, Sep 25 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 12:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PHL 13:35
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        US$110 US$188
        41% off
        41% off
        US$188 US$110
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 36m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:06
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Wed, Sep 30 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 14:54
        1h 33m
        Nonstop
        PHL 16:27
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Mon, Oct 5 | Frontier Airlines
        US$129 US$188
        31% off
        31% off
        US$188 US$129
      • PHL 06:00
        1h 35m
        Nonstop
        RDU 07:35
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Fri, Oct 2 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 08:30
        1h 34m
        Nonstop
        PHL 10:04
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Mon, Oct 5 | Frontier Airlines
        US$145
        23% off
        US$188 US$145
      • PHL 19:19
        1h 51m
        Nonstop
        RDU 21:10
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Thu, Sep 24 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 22:05
        1h 24m
        Nonstop
        PHL 23:29
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Mon, Sep 28 | Frontier Airlines
        US$151
        20% off
        US$188 US$151
      • PHL 08:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        RDU 09:40
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sat, Sep 12 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 12:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PHL 13:35
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Tue, Sep 15 | Frontier Airlines
        US$157
        16% off
        US$188 US$157
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 36m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:06
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Tue, Sep 15 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 14:54
        1h 33m
        Nonstop
        PHL 16:27
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Sat, Sep 19 | Frontier Airlines
        US$165
        12% off
        US$188 US$165
      • PHL 17:32
        6h 57m
        1 stop
        RDU 00:29
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Tue, Oct 6 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 21:57
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PHL 23:27
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Sun, Oct 11 | Frontier Airlines
        US$153
        19% off
        US$188 US$153
      • PHL 06:00
        6h 33m
        1 stop
        RDU 12:33
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sat, Sep 26 | Delta Air Lines
        RDU 12:05
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PHL 13:35
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Tue, Sep 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$162
        14% off
        US$188 US$162
      • PHL 17:22
        6h 35m
        1 stop
        RDU 23:57
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Fri, Nov 6 | Frontier Airlines
        RDU 14:54
        1h 30m
        Nonstop
        PHL 16:24
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Sun, Nov 8 | Frontier Airlines
        US$163
        13% off
        US$188 US$163
      • PHL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RDU 14:00
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
        RDU 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        PHL 16:00
        Raleigh - Philadelphia | Tue, Sep 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PHL 08:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        RDU 09:40
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sun, Sep 13 | Frontier Airlines
        US$36 US$104
        65% off
        65% off
        US$104 US$36
      • PHL 07:42
        1h 29m
        Nonstop
        RDU 09:11
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
        US$38 US$104
        63% off
        63% off
        US$104 US$38
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 32m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:02
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Thu, Oct 29 | Frontier Airlines
        US$46 US$104
        56% off
        56% off
        US$104 US$46
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 32m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:02
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Wed, Nov 4 | Frontier Airlines
        US$47
        55% off
        US$104 US$47
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 32m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:02
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Thu, Nov 5 | Frontier Airlines
        US$47
        55% off
        US$104 US$47
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 36m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:06
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Thu, Oct 8 | Frontier Airlines
        US$48
        54% off
        US$104 US$48
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 36m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:06
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Thu, Oct 1 | Frontier Airlines
        US$74
        28% off
        US$104 US$74
      • PHL 08:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        RDU 09:40
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sun, Oct 4 | Frontier Airlines
        US$74
        28% off
        US$104 US$74
      • PHL 09:30
        1h 36m
        Nonstop
        RDU 11:06
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Thu, Sep 24 | Frontier Airlines
        US$91
        13% off
        US$104 US$91
      • PHL 08:00
        1h 40m
        Nonstop
        RDU 09:40
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sun, Sep 20 | Frontier Airlines
        US$91
        13% off
        US$104 US$91
      • PHL 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        RDU 14:00
        Philadelphia - Raleigh | Sun, Sep 13 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh operate an average of 14 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 38.2% on-time departure rate and a 73.0% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Philadelphia to Raleigh flights?

You can pick from 2 carriers that fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh including Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, , with Frontier Airlines serving cheapest direct ticket on this route.
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American Airlines logo American Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Philadelphia to Raleigh Flight Information

The distance between Philadelphia and Raleigh is about 543.65 km. The average flying time from Philadelphia to Raleigh is around 1 hour 34 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price US$36
Cheapest return ticket price US$68
Cheapest month September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 543.65 km
Average flight time 1 hour 34 minutes
Popular airline Frontier Airlines
Frequency ～32/week
Flight statistics for the Philadelphia–Raleigh route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Philadelphia to Raleigh, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is December, with an average price of US$67; while the month with the highest flight price is usually September, with an average price of up to US$416.

US$416
US$242
US$67
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    Cheapest
  • US$416
    Sep
  • US$222
    Oct
  • US$175
    Nov
  • US$67
    Dec
  • US$153
    Jan
  • US$87
    Feb
  • US$113
    Mar
  • US$85
    Apr
  • US$130
    May
  • US$168
    Jun
  • US$146
    Jul
  • US$173
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh (PHL-RDU)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$36 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PHL to RDU on Sun, Sep 13), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$68 departing on Sat, Sep 26 and returning on Tue, Sep 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 1 hour 34 minutes to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 51 flight per week flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/-/-/W/T/F/S -- AA1441 (15:54) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA3152 (10:39) Frontier Airlines: S/-/T/-/T/-/- -- F92071 (09:35)
  • To find best deals on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Sep 13, with one-way flights priced at just US$36.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Raleigh travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh on September 23, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$34.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Raleigh: Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Flying from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (PHL-RDU) is by far the most common option on this route.
  • The time difference between Raleigh and Philadelphia is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Philadelphia to Raleigh is US$261. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Philadelphia to Raleigh is US$305. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Philadelphia and Raleigh, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, with fares starting at US$115.

US$15
US$115
US$216
US$317
US$417
Frontier Airlines
US$115
Frontier Airlines
United Airlines
US$377
United Airlines
American Airlines
US$417
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

Total flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, with 48 flights per week.

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26
48
American Airlines
48
American Airlines
British Airways
15
British Airways
Aer Lingus
14
Aer Lingus
Qatar Airways
13
Qatar Airways
Frontier Airlines
13
Frontier Airlines
Alaska Airlines
3
Alaska Airlines

How many flights fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Philadelphia to Raleigh within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Thursday.

72
60
47
35
Highest
59
Mon
60
Tue
58
Wed
47
Thu
72
Fri
65
Sat
61
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.