Philadelphia to Raleigh-durham flights
Direct and connecting flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Philadelphia to Raleigh-durham take?
Flight time from Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh-durham (RDU) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Philadelphia to Raleigh-durham?
Airline availability for PHL to RDU changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Philadelphia to Raleigh-durham?
Direct (nonstop) availability on PHL to RDU varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
- JIA5-yr: no attributed events (coverage limited)Last 90 days: none recorded
- Frontier Airlines5-yr attributed events: 7Last 90 days: none recorded
- UPS5-yr attributed events: 5Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 6 sightings | No recorded events |
| JIA | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| Frontier Airlines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| UPS | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning PHL → RDU
PHL to RDU is a short-haul route of 542 km (337 mi). See the return RDU → PHL route.
Alternative airports near Philadelphia: Philadelphia (BBX) — 30 km, Philadelphia (PNE) — 31 km, Mount Holly (LLY) — 35 km.
Alternative airports near Raleigh-durham: Fort Bragg (POB) — 81 km, Rocky Mount (RWI) — 81 km, Fredericksburg (FBG) — 84 km.