Raleigh/Durham to Phoenix (RDU–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
RDU–PHX is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,887 miles in approximately 4h 38m. 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 | 13 | 321, 738 | 4h48-5h | Oneworld | AS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 737, 738, 7M8 | 4h25-4h38 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→PHX | GSO→PHX | ROA→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 38m | 5h 3m | 4h 16m |
| Departure OTP | 67% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 3:00 PM in Phoenix.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
RDU–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to PHX
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
RDU to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to PHX is about 4 hours 38 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,887 miles (3,036 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, St. Louis Lambert and Kansas City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Roanoke (ROA).