Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Durham and Philadelphia are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Take your pick of 48 weekly Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest available. Frontier Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:44.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to PHL flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Flying into Philadelphia (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
American Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 76.15% of its services arriving as planned, Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering RDU to PHL flights.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between RDU and PHL include:
New York LaGuardia Airport
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is 37 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 74 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from RDU to PHL if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from RDU to PHL by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PHL instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience the lesser-explored corners of Philadelphia and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Philadelphia. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Philadelphia International Airport for July if you want to visit Philadelphia during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to PHL in January. Temperatures average between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. Around 129 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, a visit to New York will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in the United States, head for Boston, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and USS Constitution Museum are the start of reasons to visit.
