Travelling from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 35 minutes.
Philadelphia and Durham are both in the UTC-4 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from 58 weekly Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Frontier Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. American Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:41.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to RDU flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
American Airlines offers direct flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Durham — and maybe even more of United States if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is American Airlines.
Frontier Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PHL to RDU flights. A dependable 84.62% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PHL and RDU include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport
Washington Dulles International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Right now, R 981 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,080. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book six months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from PHL to RDU.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from PHL to RDU.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
The address for PHL is Industrial Highway and Island Road.
When it comes to Philadelphia International Airport's on-time performance, 78.93% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
If you're getting in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these hotels near RDU:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Raleigh-Durham International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Hertz and explore beyond Durham's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Raleigh-Durham International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport to central Durham has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 23 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
July is the most popular month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Durham in May.
The warmest month in Durham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to RDU in January. Temperatures average between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Durham has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres south-west of Durham, a visit to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in United States, consider Baltimore, about 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. Huber Memorial Church, WBAL Radio and Marine Mammal Pavilion are among its highlights.
