Birmingham to Raleigh/Durham (BHM–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Birmingham to Raleigh/Durham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 480 mi 1h 25m nonstop +1h ahead 87 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between BHM and RDU, connecting options are available through 87 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BHM to RDU.
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One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
1,284
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Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Birmingham

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric BHM→RDU ATL→RDU CHA→RDU
Distance from BHM 134 mi 135 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 13 2
Weekly flights 1 308 1
Flight time 1h 25m 1h 14m 1h 11m
Departure OTP 70%
Airports within 200 miles of BHM with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
BHM: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Birmingham, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

BHM–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Birmingham to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 772 km
Flight time1h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections87 hubs
Origin: BHM
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BHM to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take approximately 1h 25m. The route covers 480 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from BHM to RDU. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CHS, PGV, PDK, PNS, TYS, PIE, CHO, LAL, CLE, DHN, CMH, VNC, CHA, FTY, SAV, UST, NEW, AGS, VRB, ECP, LUK, MEM, BCT, MSY, GNV, SSI, TEB, OKC, SFB, OPF, SDF, MKC, PBI, SUS, FLL, CTH, TTN, JCI, PTK, TME, MMU, SUA, MCI, IAD, SRQ, APF, HPN, YIP, IND, MRK, JAN, BOS, JFK, AUS, BED, FTW, APA, TUL, SAT, HYA, BZN, JAC, SJU, SAN, SJC, SNA, MDW, DTW, DCA, HOU, MIA, ATL, CLT, ORD, BNA, PHL, DFW, BWI, MCO, LGA, TPA, DAL, IAH, DEN, PHX, TCL and LAS. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Birmingham.
Yes, return flights from RDU to BHM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ATL, CHA and PDK. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BHM to RDU

Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BHM to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BHM to RDU ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (772 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

87 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CHS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlanta (ATL), Chattanooga (CHA) and Atlanta (PDK).