Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 30 minutes.
Durham and Philadelphia are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
Choose from 58 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with American Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Frontier Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 22:22.
Leave enough time to make your RDU to PHL flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Philadelphia — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier operating RDU to PHL flights is Frontier Airlines. Its services arrive without delay 77.23% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between RDU and PHL include:
Washington Dulles International Airport
Ronald Reagan National Airport
LaGuardia Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight is 43 €. A return fare right now is 66 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from RDU to PHL, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of RDU.
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres from central Durham. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Reserve a hotel close to PHL if you're taking a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Philadelphia International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Philadelphia and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Philadelphia International Airport to the centre of Philadelphia has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Philadelphia. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to PHL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Philadelphia. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Boston is another well-known destination in United States and is around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia. No trip is complete without seeing Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
