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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $424. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Phoenix.$424 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
Phoenix.$424 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
Phoenix.$424 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 11 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
Phoenix.$424 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $424, select.
Phoenix.$426 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 26 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $426, select.
Phoenix.$445 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.
Phoenix.$445 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Thu, 30 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $445, select.
Phoenix.$465 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Jul, returning Fri, 31 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Mon, 27 Jul, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $465, select.
Phoenix.$484 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $484, select.
Phoenix.$520 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 10 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
Phoenix.$520 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
Phoenix.$520 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Sat, 29 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $520, select.
Phoenix.$522 per passenger.Departing Sat, 12 Sep, returning Sat, 19 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $522, select.
Phoenix.$523 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov, returning Tue, 10 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $523, select.
Phoenix.$601 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sat, 12 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sat, 12 Dec, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $601, select.
Phoenix.$605 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Raleigh / Durham on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Phoenix Sky Harbor.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Phoenix Sky Harbor on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Raleigh / Durham.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
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Oct
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Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Alternative routes

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Phoenix Sky Harbor

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Durham to Phoenix: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$424
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time4 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor is $424. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
As of July 2026, there are 32 flights per week flying from Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor.
The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh / Durham to Phoenix Sky Harbor is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbor but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Phoenix is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Phoenix Sky Harbor.

Flying from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is 4 hours 55 minutes.

  • Phoenix's timezone is UTC-7, making Phoenix two hours behind Durham.

  • Each week, there are 14 Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as soon as possible, go for the 05:35 Southwest Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 19:35 with Southwest Airlines.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your RDU to PHX flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • American Airlines has direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Phoenix — and maybe even more of the United States if your schedule allows.

  • The majority of travellers choose to travel with American Airlines on this route.

  • American Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates RDU to PHX flights. A reliable 86.6% of its services on this route arrive on time.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between RDU and PHX:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Austin-Bergstrom Airport

    • St Louis Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

  • $212 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport flight. A return flight starts from $424. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • To find cheap tickets from RDU to PHX, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.

  • Finding cheap flights from RDU to PHX is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as fares go down.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport.

Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Raleigh / Durham Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Raleigh / Durham Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

When to fly to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Phoenix based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

  • When reserving your flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Phoenix, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC to 45ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 21ºC. Look for cheap tickets from RDU to PHX around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of the United States

  • You've visited Phoenix, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel about 483 kilometres west to San Diego to tick off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Around 418 kilometres north-west of Phoenix, Las Vegas is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at Ciudad del Pecado o Las Vegas, Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio.

Plan the rest of your trip from Durham to Phoenix

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