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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham Airport? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $63. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Durham.$63 per passenger.Departing Sat, Sep 26, returning Tue, Sep 29.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Sat, Sep 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Sep 29, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $63, select.

Durham.$102 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $102, select.

Durham.$104 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 2, returning Tue, Oct 6.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Fri, Oct 2, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Oct 6, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.

Durham.$109 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 15, returning Thu, Oct 1.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Sep 15, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Oct 1, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $109, select.

Durham.$111 per passenger.Departing Sat, Aug 29, returning Wed, Oct 7.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Sat, Aug 29, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Oct 7, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $111, select.

Durham.$140 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 28, returning Wed, Nov 18.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Wed, Oct 28, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Nov 18, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $140, select.

Durham.$146 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 3, returning Tue, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Durham.$146 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Wed, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $146, select.

Durham.$148 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 13, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Oct 13, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $148, select.

Durham.$150 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 31, returning Wed, Sep 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Philadelphia International on Mon, Aug 31, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Sep 2, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $150, select.

Durham.$151 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 18, returning Wed, Sep 9.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Tue, Aug 18, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, Sep 9, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $151, select.

Durham.$167 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 31, returning Sat, Jan 2.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Philadelphia International on Thu, Dec 31, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Jan 2, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.

Durham.$167 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Philadelphia International on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $167, select.

Durham.$186 per passenger.Departing Sat, Dec 5, returning Mon, Dec 7.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Sat, Dec 5, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, Dec 7, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $186, select.

Durham.$187 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 24, returning Tue, Aug 25.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Mon, Aug 24, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $187, select.

Durham.$311 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 31, returning Sat, Jan 2.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Philadelphia International on Thu, Dec 31, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departing from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, Jan 2, arriving in Philadelphia International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $311, select.

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Philadelphia to Durham: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$63
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	1 hr, 37 mins
Most popular airline	American Airlines
Average flights per week	264

Finding cheap flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham: Frequently asked questions

How much are round-trip flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham is $63. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham?

1 hour and 37 minutes is the average flight time from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham.

Which airlines fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham?

American Airlines, PSA Airlines and Qatar Airways fly direct from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham.

How many flights are there a week from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham?

There are 264 flights per week flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham, as of August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham?

The cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham Airport on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Raleigh / Durham?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Raleigh / Durham but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Durham?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Durham is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Philadelphia to Raleigh / Durham?

The cheapest airline that flies to Raleigh / Durham is Frontier Airlines.

Flying from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): What you need to know

Philadelphia's main airport is Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Explore your departure options from this terminal when booking your flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Expect to be traveling for 1 hour 30 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.
Durham (where Raleigh-Durham International Airport is located) and Philadelphia share the UTC-5 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is the most popular route. There are 46 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 9:20pm. Go for the first PHL to RDU departure with Frontier Airlines at 5:20am if you'd rather get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Philadelphia to RDU.
Hopping on a plane during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Philadelphia

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

You can take a direct flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) leaving from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
You can travel on a direct flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport with American Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from PHL.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with American Airlines from PHL to RDU.
Among carriers operating on this route, Frontier Airlines is the most consistent for on-time landings.
The journey from central Philadelphia to PHL takes about 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometers in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Philadelphia International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Philadelphia International Airport, 77% land on schedule at their destination.
PHL's address is 8500 Essington Ave.

Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)

You can get to TTN from central Philadelphia in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 35 minutes to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Start your vacation sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Philadelphia to RDU flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Trenton-Mercer Airport:
Trenton-Mercer Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure sheds light on how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
You'll find TTN at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.

About Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Have a late flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Stay at one of these hotels near RDU and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight.

Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 18 kilometers from the center of Durham. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

$25 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Return flights start from $63. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Philadelphia to RDU. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Philadelphia to RDU is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.

The best time to fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. December is the quietest month to go to Durham. June is when most people book flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Philadelphia to RDU plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Durham

Start your Durham trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Durham visit wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center, Sarah P. Duke Gardens and Museum of Life and Science.

Explore more of the United States

Durham is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometers west of Durham, a trip to Charlotte will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, head for Virginia Beach, roughly 274 kilometers northeast of Durham. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are key highlights.