Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) flights
An economy award from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,886 miles (3,035 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 53 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nashville, Memphis and Charlotte and more.
How many miles RDU to PHX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 12,500 | $25.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 23,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from RDU to PHX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book RDU to PHX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
RDU to PHX with one stop
53 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines the whole way
- Via Memphis (MEM)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Birmingham (BHM)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Frontier Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Austin (AUS)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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RDU to PHX: common questions
How many miles does RDU to PHX cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from RDU to PHX?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Phoenix (PHX).
How far is Raleigh/Durham from Phoenix by plane?
Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Phoenix (PHX) are 1,886 miles (3,035 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book RDU to PHX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Raleigh/Durham and Phoenix?
The most direct connections are through Nashville (BNA), Memphis (MEM), Charlotte (CLT), Louisville (SDF) and Dallas (DFW). On 42 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Nashville.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.