United States · 337 miles (543 km)

Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights

2 airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): American Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The two airports are 337 miles (543 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Baltimore, Washington and Dulles and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from PHL to RDU

Book PHL to RDU with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

PHL to RDU with one stop

28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Baltimore (BWI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
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    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Hartford (BDL)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Syracuse (SYR)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Albany (ALB)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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    Breeze Airways logo
  • Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
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  • Via Providence (PVD)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
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  • Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
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See all 28 in Routes

PHL to RDU: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from PHL to RDU?

American Airlines (oneworld) and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU).

How far is Philadelphia from Raleigh/Durham by plane?

Philadelphia (PHL) and Raleigh/Durham (RDU) are 337 miles (543 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book PHL to RDU award flights?

9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does PHL to RDU cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for PHL to RDU with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Philadelphia and Raleigh/Durham?

The most direct connections are through Baltimore (BWI), Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD), Charlotte (CLT) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 11 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Baltimore.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.