Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Phoenix (RDU - PHX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Phoenix and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$165	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28	The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is currently $165
Cheapest one-way flight	$75	Frontier 1 stop 9 hr Sat, Feb 28	The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is currently $75
Cheapest nonstop flights	$304	American Nonstop 6 hr Sat, Feb 21 — Sat, Feb 28	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is currently $304
Last-minute weekend getaway	$341	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to Phoenix is currently $341
Cheapest business class flights	$1,009	Delta 1 stop 8 hr Sat, Apr 18 — Sat, Apr 25	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is currently $1,009

Fastest flight	4 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to Phoenix takes 4 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $155–275
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $230–335

Popular airlines from Raleigh to Phoenix

American

Nonstop

from $288

Typical price: $330–580

7 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - PHX Every day

680 weekly connecting flights

RDU - PHX Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $308

Typical price: $360–690

2 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - PHX Every Sat, Sun

385 weekly connecting flights

RDU - PHX Every day
Delta

from $309

Typical price: $355–770

312 weekly connecting flights

RDU - PHX Every day
United

from $288

Typical price: $340–610

260 weekly connecting flights

RDU - PHX Every day
Frontier

from $165

Typical price: $190–375

29 weekly connecting flights

RDU - PHX Every day
Alaska

from $328

Typical price: $495–1,050

21 weekly connecting flights

RDU - PHX Every day

Popular airports near Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 21 min 11 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 41 min 135 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 mi

Popular airports near Phoenix

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)

Phoenix United States 12 min 3 mi
Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)

Phoenix United States 41 min 25 mi
Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson United States 1 hr 53 min 112 mi
Scottsdale Airport (SCF)

Phoenix United States 31 min 15 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Phoenix

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to Phoenix are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $155 to $275.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $288, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $308, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $309, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 27.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $288, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $165, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $328, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Phoenix starts at $165 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $75 and departs on Sat, Feb 28.

4 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to Phoenix.

Most visitors arrive Dec–May, when the weather is warm and dry. Summers (May–Sep) are very hot. Local events include the Phoenix Open professional golf tournament (late Jan–early Feb), the Arizona State Fair (Oct) and the Arizona National Livestock Show (Dec).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Raleigh to Phoenix really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix.

In terms of nonstop flights, American is the most popular. American offers 7 nonstop flights and 680 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to Phoenix are:

Southwest offers 2 nonstop flights and 385 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Delta offers 312 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
United offers 260 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Frontier offers 29 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .
Alaska offers 21 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Raleigh and Phoenix.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Phoenix recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $165. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $75.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $288, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $308, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 10.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $309, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 27.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $288, flying from Feb 20 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $165, flying from Feb 21 to Feb 28.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Raleigh to Phoenix is $328, flying from Apr 20 to Apr 28.

American and Southwest fly direct from Raleigh to Phoenix.

There are 7 American direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Phoenix at price $341 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

American and Southwest fly direct from Raleigh to Phoenix.

There are 7 American direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 2 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix per week. Flights are available on Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and Phoenix start at $304 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28 with American.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Phoenix start at $1,009 from Sat, Apr 18 to Sat, Apr 25 with Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Phoenix start at $165 from Sat, Feb 21 to Sat, Feb 28.

To book business class trips from Raleigh to Phoenix, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and Phoenix starts at $341 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Phoenix at price $341 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Phoenix, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.