Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
An economy award from Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 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.
How many miles PHL to RDU costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 4,500 | $25.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 6,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 9,200 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 9,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 10,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PHL to RDU
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book PHL to RDU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
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
- Via Washington (DCA)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dulles (IAD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Hartford (BDL)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Syracuse (SYR)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Albany (ALB)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Rochester (ROC)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Buffalo (BUF)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Frontier Airlines
- Via Providence (PVD)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Dayton (DAY)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way
PHL to RDU: common questions
How many miles does PHL to RDU cost?
In economy it starts at 4,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (5,500), Etihad Guest (6,000) and Iberia Club (6,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.