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$79+ Cheap flights from Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RDU — PHX
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Raleigh to Phoenix. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/53:18 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Tue 6/96:53 pm
PHX
-
RDU
2 stops10h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/212:54 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop12h 32m
Frontier
Thu 6/116:24 am
PHX
-
RDU
1 stop13h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/2512:26 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Tue 5/2610:27 pm
PHX
-
RDU
2 stops10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$251
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/812:26 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Sun 5/109:15 am
PHX
-
RDU
1 stop25h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/46:15 am
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop19h 05m
Frontier
Sat 7/116:24 am
PHX
-
RDU
2 stops15h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$254
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/153:18 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Sun 5/1712:29 pm
PHX
-
RDU
1 stop23h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$255
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/215:48 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop7h 33m
Frontier
Sat 5/2312:20 am
PHX
-
RDU
1 stop30h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/30$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:35 am
RDU
-
PHX
Nonstop4h 37m
American Airlines
Wed 9/93:15 pm
PHX
-
RDU
Nonstop4h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$257
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/303:45 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop9h 36m
Frontier
Sat 6/66:51 pm
PHX
-
RDU
2 stops14h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/215:48 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop7h 33m
Frontier
Wed 5/2711:30 pm
PHX
-
RDU
1 stop9h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$260
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1512:33 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop11h 00m
Frontier
Sat 5/1611:30 pm
PHX
-
RDU
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$261
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/153:18 pm
RDU
-
PHX
1 stop10h 03m
Frontier
Mon 5/1812:29 pm
PHX
-
RDU
2 stops17h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$262

Find flight deals from Raleigh to Phoenix

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix (PH1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$250
(Frontier)

One-way from

$79
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

$365
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Raleigh to Phoenix that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Raleigh to Phoenix that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 9/1

8:20 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 40m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 9/9

8:20 am-5:35 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$345

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Mon 6/1

6:25 am-11:55 am

2 stops8h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Wed 6/3

7:05 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$372

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/11

7:05 pm-10:28 am

1 stop18h 23m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 9/14

3:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$397
Quickest round-trip

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/1

4:50 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop4h 45m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 10/4

2:45 pm-9:45 pm

Nonstop4h 00m

$417

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/2

1:15 pm-2:45 pm

Nonstop4h 30m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 7/5

2:40 pm-12:50 am

1 stop7h 10m

$427

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 9/11

6:35 am-12:20 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Fri 9/18

3:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 45m

$442

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 10/1

7:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 10/5

11:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$447

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/28

3:14 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 6/1

11:50 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops11h 18m

$455

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 5/28

4:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops9h 45m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Mon 6/1

11:05 am-9:45 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$460

RaleighPhoenix

RDU - PHX

RDUPHX

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/25

11:20 am-6:25 pm

2 stops10h 05m

Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

Sun 6/28

7:25 am-5:30 pm

2 stops7h 05m

$467

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Best time to book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Raleigh to Phoenix

How far ahead should I book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix?

The best time to book flights from Raleigh to Phoenix is 56 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix (average of $100). Flying from Raleigh to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from RDU to PHX?

Find hourly flight availability from Raleigh to Phoenix. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Raleigh to Phoenix is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Phoenix

Explore weekly flight availability from Raleigh to Phoenix. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 4, 2026.

The most flights from RDU to PH1 are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Raleigh to Phoenix?

How often are flights from Raleigh to Phoenix delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Raleigh and Phoenix have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 159 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Raleigh to Phoenix flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Raleigh to Phoenix flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Phoenix

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phoenix. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Phoenix. Reviews last updated May 4, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Raleigh to Phoenix have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,308 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,461 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,673 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
2,970 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,966 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,308 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Raleigh to Phoenix. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix?

    Most people fly from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) if they book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix. On average, Raleigh-Durham has 4 outbound flights to Phoenix per day from 7 airlines. Raleigh-Durham is conveniently located just 11.1 mi from Raleigh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Raleigh to Phoenix?

    There are many flights that can get you from Raleigh to Phoenix in 7h 40m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. The distance between Raleigh and Phoenix is about 1885 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Raleigh to Phoenix round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Raleigh to Phoenix is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $117 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are JetBlue and Frontier, starting at $151 and $153 round-trip. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 70% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Raleigh to Phoenix one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $84. However, be on the lookout for offers from JetBlue and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Raleigh to Phoenix for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Raleigh to Phoenix?

    Consider American Airlines (92%), Alaska Airlines (92%) or Southwest (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Raleigh to Phoenix.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Raleigh to Phoenix?

    The cheapest flight price from Raleigh to Phoenix is $166. On average you can expect to pay $372. The most popular route, (Raleigh-Durham - Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl), can usually be booked for $206.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Raleigh to Phoenix that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Raleigh to Phoenix flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Raleigh to Phoenix?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Raleigh to Phoenix by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Raleigh to Phoenix (average of $100). Flying from Raleigh to Phoenix in March is currently the most expensive (average of $211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Raleigh to Phoenix

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Raleigh to Phoenix. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$117Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$151Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
FrontierCheapest$153Average$263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$274Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$288Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$305Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$305Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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