Direct flights from Raleigh to Phoenix
9 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from RDU to PHX.
Flight time: about 4h8m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Raleigh local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American AAL2601 | 7:32a | 4h16m | Mon, Fri |
| American AAL2601 | 7:44a | 4h10m | Tue, Sat |
| Southwest SWA3908 | 7:56a | 4h8m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3356 | 2:00p | 4h12m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3356 | 2:15p | 4h7m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3356 | 2:54p | 4h6m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3356 | 5:35p | 4h3m | Sun |
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SouthwestThe route
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Nonstop from Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) has 9 nonstop flights a week to Phoenix (PHX), operated by American and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of RDU and you're there.
This route flies on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday — check the schedule grid above before you pick a travel day. Route data updated September 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated September 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Raleigh to Phoenix?
The nonstop flight from Raleigh (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) takes about 4h8m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Raleigh to Phoenix?
Driving from Raleigh to Phoenix takes about 32h 2m behind the wheel — roughly 2,173 miles, or about 3 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h8m.