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$49+ Cheap flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia (RDU - PHL)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — PHL
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Mon 2/24
Mon 3/3
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The best prices from Raleigh-Durham to Philadelphia are usually found in May or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Philadelphia (PHL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$64
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$49
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$165

Good round-trip deal

$207 or less

Good one-way deal

$135 or less
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Cheapest flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 19, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/119:34 pmRDU - PHL
1 stop11h 24mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/1210:03 amPHL - RDU
1 stop10h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 2/19$64
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:37 pmRDU - PHL
Nonstop1h 31mFrontier
Sat 4/52:16 pmPHL - RDU
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$65
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1010:20 pmRDU - PHL
Nonstop1h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1810:03 amPHL - RDU
1 stop10h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/17$67
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/59:54 amRDU - PHL
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Tue 3/116:00 amPHL - RDU
1 stop5h 56mDelta
Deal found 2/18$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2610:25 amRDU - PHL
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:45 pmPHL - RDU
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/18$232

Find flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

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RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 3/11

9:34 pm-8:58 am

1 stop11h 24m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/12

10:03 am-8:29 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$64

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 4/3

12:37 pm-2:08 pm

Nonstop1h 31m

Philadelphia

Sat 4/5

2:16 pm-3:45 pm

Nonstop1h 29m

$65

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

10:20 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop1h 28m

Philadelphia

Tue 3/18

10:03 am-8:29 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$67

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/5

9:54 am-4:05 pm

1 stop6h 11m

Philadelphia

Sat 3/15

12:28 pm-4:37 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$220

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 3/26

10:25 am-5:16 pm

1 stop6h 51m

Philadelphia

Wed 3/26

6:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$232

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 2/28

9:40 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop1h 27m

$49

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 3/10

9:34 pm-8:58 am

1 stop11h 24m

$51

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 4/4

2:12 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops31h 01m

$100

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 7/26

7:55 pm-11:10 am

1 stop15h 15m

$128

RaleighPhiladelphia

RDU - PHL

RDUPHL

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 4/19

8:15 am-12:44 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$164

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Raleigh to Philadelphia in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Philadelphia flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Raleigh-Philadelphia flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Raleigh-Philadelphia flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Raleigh-Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Raleigh-Philadelphia flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia

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Travel insights for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia, you should look to book at least 86 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Raleigh to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to PHL?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 85% on flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Price data was last updated on February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Raleigh to Philadelphia flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 19, 2025.

The most flights from RDU to PHL are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Philadelphia ranges from 2.7 - 4.4 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Philadelphia when rainfall is around 2.7 in.

Temperature in Philadelphia by month

Plan your trip to Philadelphia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Philadelphia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Philadelphia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philadelphia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Philadelphia. Reviews last updated February 19, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Raleigh to Philadelphia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,771 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Sun Country Air
7.0
Good
374 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,413 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    Booking a flight from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) to Philadelphia (PHL) is your only option if you wish to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia. On a typical day, there are 10 flights from Raleigh-Durham to Philadelphia, all of which are around 1h 23m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Raleigh-Durham to Philadelphia.

  • How popular is this Raleigh to Philadelphia flight route?

    The Raleigh-Durham to Philadelphia flight path was viewed by 91 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Philadelphia round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $64, was found to be the cheapest airline from Raleigh to Philadelphia.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Spirit Airlines is 63% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Philadelphia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $49. Users have also found prices from $51 and $128 on Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Air, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Raleigh to Philadelphia on time: Aer Lingus (89%), Frontier (75%), American Airlines (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    The cheapest flight price from Raleigh to Philadelphia is $29. On average you can expect to pay $416. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Philadelphia), can usually be booked for $68.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Philadelphia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Philadelphia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Philadelphia (average of $236). Flying from Raleigh to Philadelphia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Raleigh to Philadelphia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Philadelphia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$57Average$134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$139Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$218Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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