Phoenix (PHX) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,891-mile flight takes about 4h 4m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,891 mi · 3,043 km
- Flight time
- 4h 4m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 84%
Airlines flying PHX to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 12 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 79,683 | 4h 7m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 43,370 | 3h 59m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
PHX to RDU flight schedule
5 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:00am and the last at 3:54pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 4271Southwest Airlines | 8:00am | 3:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 543American Airlines | 8:56am | 4:22pm | 4 | 57% |
| WN 3243Southwest Airlines | 10:35am | 5:50pm | 12 | 33% |
| WN 370Southwest Airlines | 11:40am | 6:45pm | 4 | n/a |
| AA 2332American Airlines | 3:54pm | 11:09pm | 24 | 70% |
Is PHX to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 832 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (76%), those around 12pm the least (55%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (51%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 510 | 73% | 20 min | 1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 322 | 68% | 17 min | 1.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 94 | 67% | |
| 9am to 10am | 131 | 76% | |
| 10am to 11am | 61 | 75% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 31 | 74% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 75 | 55% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 29 | 86% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 153 | 70% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 101 | 71% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 135 | 76% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 17 | 65% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 53 | 7,866 | |
| September 2025 | 51 | 7,314 | |
| October 2025 | 60 | 8,936 | |
| November 2025 | 70 | 9,785 | |
| December 2025 | 69 | 10,179 | |
| January 2026 | 39 | 5,826 | |
| February 2026 | 59 | 8,456 | |
| March 2026 | 90 | 13,068 | |
| April 2026 | 84 | 12,170 | |
| May 2026 | 88 | 12,940 | |
| June 2026 | 82 | 13,421 | |
| July 2026 | 83 | 13,330 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.