Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Phoenix three hours behind Durham.
Flights from RDU to PHX start at 05:15 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:00 with Southwest Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport on time to catch your RDU to PHX flight.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
Jetting into Phoenix (and then exploring more of United States!) is easy with American Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.
American Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for RDU to PHX flights, with 81.25% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between RDU and PHX include:
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Right now, Rs19,004 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs32,974. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from RDU to PHX, book your journey six months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from RDU to PHX.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport reach their destination according to schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel near RDU? If you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
If you're coming in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PHX:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Europcar, Dollar or Thrifty and find adventure across Phoenix and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to central Phoenix
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
From Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport, Phoenix is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phoenix based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Phoenix is July, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC and 44ºC. Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from RDU to PHX around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Phoenix has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 483 kilometres west of Phoenix, a trip to San Diego will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
If you want to check out another major destination in United States, consider Las Vegas, about 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix. Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio and Fremont Street Experience are key reasons to visit.