Philadelphia to Raleigh/Durham (PHL–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PHL–RDU is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 337 miles in approximately 1h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, BA, EI, QR | 91 | 319, 738, CR7, CR9, E75L, ER4 | 1h30-1h46 | Oneworld | AS, BA, EI, QR | |
| F9 Frontier | 20 | 32N, 32Q | 1h28-1h33 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Philadelphia
| Metric | PHL→RDU | ILG→RDU | TTN→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHL | – | 24 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 136 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 34m | 0h 56m | 0h 58m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHL: EDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.
Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.
Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).
Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.
PHL–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHL to RDU
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and Delta Air Lines. With 136 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHL to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHL to RDU is about 1 hours 34 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 337 miles (542 km). There are approximately 136 weekly flights outbound and 181 return, totaling 317 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Washington Dulles, Ronald Reagan Washington National and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Wilmington (ILG), Ewing Township (TTN) and Atlantic City (ACY).