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Cheap Flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh (PHL-RDU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Philadelphia to Raleigh

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PHL-RDU
1h 34mdirect
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RDU-PHL
1h 25mdirect
American Airlines
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Qatar Airways Logo
PHL-RDU
1h 29mdirect
Qatar Airways Logo
RDU-PHL
1h 27mdirect
Qatar Airways
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Alaska Airlines Logo
PHL-RDU
1h 34mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
RDU-PHL
1h 30mdirect
Alaska Airlines
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Frontier Logo
PHL-RDU
1h 34mdirect
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RDU-PHL
1h 35mdirect
Frontier
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Aer Lingus Logo
PHL-RDU
1h 34mdirect
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RDU-PHL
1h 35mdirect
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British Airways Logo
PHL-RDU
1h 35mdirect
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RDU-PHL
1h 24mdirect
British Airways
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Expert advice for your flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

American Airlines' Main Cabin Extra provides early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing comfort.


American Airlines offers high-speed Wi-Fi for purchase, with free options for T-Mobile customers.

Read more about American Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Frontier

Frontier's Economy Bundle includes a carry-on and seat choice, ideal for budget travelers.


Frontier's Premium Bundle offers extra legroom and priority boarding for just $20 more.

Read more about Frontierby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
PHL

PHL offers public transportation options like SEPTA trains to Center City, taking about 30 minutes, making it a cost-effective choice for travelers.

Read more about PHLby Harriet Baskas
RDU

RDU is well-connected by GoTriangle buses, taking about 40 minutes to downtown Raleigh, offering a convenient arrival option.

Read more about RDUby Jessica Macdonald
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines and PHL

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on RDU

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Philadelphia to Raleigh flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Raleigh on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Wednesdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh is August, where tickets cost £96 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £157 and £135 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 36% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Low seasonJanuary
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.

When to book flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh

  • What is the best mode of transport to the city center from RDU Airport?

    Traveling from the Raleigh International Airport to downtown Raleigh by private automobile transfers is the technique that is both the fastest and most convenient. After arriving in Raleigh, in addition to using Uber, you may also place an order for a car. You can book it using the Uber app on your smartphone, and the cost is around $35, which is comparable to what you would pay for a taxi ride. You are required to report to the pick-up site, which can be found on the same level as the Arrivals and Baggage Claim areas, just next to the taxi stand.

  • Are there rental car companies at RDU Airport?

    Yes, there are rental car companies such as Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise on-site at Raleigh-Durham Airport, each of which offers free shuttle service to their offices. At the green Rental Automobile shuttle stations situated outside baggage claim in Zone 4 of Terminal 1 and Zone 5 of Terminal 2, you may take the free shuttle to the car rental facility, which departs every 15 min.

  • How early should you be at the PHL Airport?

    At the very least, passengers should go to the airport 2h before the departure time of a domestic flight, and they should be there 3h before the departure time of an international trip.

  • Are there parking services at PHL Airport?

    The Philadelphia Parking Authority is in charge of the operation and management of the on-site parking facilities at the airport. There are three options for on-site parking at the airport: the Short-Term level (which is located on the bottom floor of the garages), the Garages, and the Economy Parking lot.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    American Airlines, Delta, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Philadelphia to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    The Boeing 737-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Philadelphia to Raleigh flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Philadelphia and Raleigh.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    There are direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Raleigh from Philadelphia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Raleigh with an airline and back to Philadelphia with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Raleigh from Philadelphia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh

  • At Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), there are four separate lounges for travelers to use while waiting for their flights. Terminal A East, right below Entrance A6; Terminal A West, between Wings A15 and A16; Terminal B/C on the level 3, between the B and C Terminal; and Terminal F on Level 2, above the eateries.
  • If you are a nursing mother using the PHL Airport, you can access the Mamava, which is a transportable pod that is 4 feet by 8 feet and is completely self-contained. It has comfy seats, a table that folds up, an electrical outlet, and a door that can be shut for privacy. The Mamava suites are accessible after going through security and can be found at Terminal A-West, the B/C Connector, the D/E Connector, and Terminal F. There is no fee to use these suites.
  • At Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), there are seven specially constructed Service Animal Relief Areas inside each terminal. These areas are sometimes frequently referred to as "Pet Ports." In addition, there are animal relief zones located outside the airport on the road leading to the departure gates as well as outside the baggage claim facilities on the arrivals side: Inside of the terminals can be found Terminal A-West, which can be accessed by Gate A-16.
  • If you need to convert your currency, the Travelex Worldwide Money offices that are situated in PHL Terminal 2 on the ticketing and bag claim levels are available to serve you. Additionally, automated teller machines dispense foreign cash may be found on the concourse of Terminal 2.
  • You may request wheelchair assistance from your airline in order to have a smooth arrival at Raleigh International Airport (RDU). It is feasible to gate-check a manual or motorized wheelchair if you are bringing it to RDU Airport.

Prefer to fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham.
Find which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia Airport to Raleigh-Durham Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

Raleigh-Durham to Philadelphia

Monday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Aer Lingus, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Raleigh? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
5.8
FrontierOverall score based on 3241 reviews
6.1Boarding
4.5Entertainment
5.6Comfort
6.7Crew
4.7Food
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What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

8.0 ExcellentJessie, Aug 2025DEN - FSD
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What I expected, nickeled and dined and a frontier flight attendant loudly complained about her job and lack of communication as she headed to the gate on her cell phone. Not professional.

As every law enforcement agency I could imagine surrounded the plane and we didn’t disembark for 2 hours and then had to stick around for another hour to go get our personal belongings after leaving them behind and being bused away from the plane, it was scary and inconvenient. We were given no information as to why this was happening. Lack of communication with passengers was disappointing.

After boarding and un-boarding twice over 6+hours, the flight was canceled.

Severe turbulence. Captain never came on to reassure passengers after things settled down.

My first flight was delayed 5 hours. The 2nd flight was canceled til the next day and the never even tried to compensate for it. Worse I was delayed again on the flight the rebooked me on.

Boarding in Orlando was not good. Giant mob at the gate, should have been lines.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

baggage clamed had to wait over a hour and half for all people on my flight it was terrible

The ticketing agents were rude but then we had a great gate agent very nice we had to ride a buss out to where the plane was parked but it was in some back corner of the airport when we got to the plane the captain who was great btw was cleaning the plane because the same rude ticketing agent told them they we not contracted to vacuum the plane. The ride to las Vegas was fine We had a connecting flight to Dallas. The flight was fine but when we arrived in Dallas everyone who flew on any frontier airlines the picked up bags from baggage claim D15 had to wait over a hour for their bags to start we arrived at 11:30pm ish to the gate we didn't leave the baggage clamed till 12:50 am very not happy and i used to fly frontier 4 times a week for work in Denver i will not be using them again

I was 2 hr arrive in the airport and 45 min in the line . After take to my turn . The agent tell me I’m later . I can not board . So my vacation was going to the floor . Just for their bad customer service agent in the airline

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