Direct flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU): 14 nonstop departures observed each week across 2 airlines. 84% of the last 19 operated flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule. The median arrival is 10 minutes early. No cancellations were recorded across the 19 tracked flights. The nonstop covers 542 km, an estimated 1 hour 12 minutes in the air. Measured by Pro Flight Search from live flight boards at Philadelphia and Raleigh/Durham. Updated 10 September 2026 at 08:38 UTC.
PHLPhiladelphiasmooth · +0
RDURaleigh/Durhamsmooth · +0
542 km · ~1h 12m est.
dep bank 07:25–22:4014x weekly
Runs reliable · 2 airlines · 14x weekly · nonstop
84% on time
of the last 19 operated PHL → RDU flights arrived within 15 minutes
How the Philadelphia to Raleigh/Durham route actually runs
Pro Flight Search records official board updates for nonstop PHL to RDU flights through the day: schedules, estimates, gate pushes and actual departures. The verdict above comes from operated flights, so it reflects what this route does rather than what the timetable promises.
Smooth skies ahead. Both endpoints currently score the same, route health score 100/100. The airports section above carries the live status and delay window at both ends.
Morning or evening flight on PHL–RDU?
Operators schedule morning departures around 07:25 and evening departures around 21:59 from PHL. Earlier flights typically land before destination-airport delays accumulate later in the day; check the RDU delay card to confirm conditions when you'd arrive.
How long is the flight from PHL to RDU?
Great-circle distance is 542 km. With typical jet cruise speed plus taxi, climb and descent, expect roughly 68–76 min gate-to-gate on this route.
How often does PHL–RDU fly?
2 carriers operate this route, around 63 flights a week between them. Compare carrier days and times in the airline list above.