Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, with about 19 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,891-mile flight takes about 4h 42m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,891 mi · 3,043 km
- Flight time
- 4h 42m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 85%
Airlines flying RDU to PHX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 12 | Airbus A321, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 79,803 | 4h 45m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 43,075 | 4h 37m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
RDU to PHX flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 7:35am and the last at 5:47pm. 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 2601American Airlines | 7:35am | 9:12am | 24 | 90% |
| WN 3908Southwest Airlines | 7:45am | 9:15am | 4 | n/a |
| WN 3356Southwest Airlines | 1:40pm | 3:10pm | 16 | 88% |
| AA 3033American Airlines | 5:47pm | 7:19pm | 4 | 55% |
Is RDU to PHX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 832 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (96%), those around 5pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (52%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 510 | 86% | 12 min | 1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 322 | 73% | 12 min | 0.9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 18 | 83% | |
| 6am to 7am | 100 | 96% | |
| 7am to 8am | 321 | 89% | |
| 10am to 11am | 31 | 77% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 103 | 75% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 22 | 29% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 173 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 52 | 6,553 | |
| September 2025 | 51 | 7,065 | |
| October 2025 | 60 | 9,200 | |
| November 2025 | 69 | 10,080 | |
| December 2025 | 69 | 11,185 | |
| January 2026 | 41 | 6,033 | |
| February 2026 | 57 | 8,281 | |
| March 2026 | 89 | 13,644 | |
| April 2026 | 84 | 12,038 | |
| May 2026 | 87 | 12,833 | |
| June 2026 | 81 | 12,794 | |
| July 2026 | 83 | 13,172 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.