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

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Raleigh/Durham to Birmingham
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 480 mi 1h 18m nonstop -1h behind 75 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and BHM, connecting options are available through 75 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
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2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,344
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric RDU→BHM GSO→BHM PGV→BHM
Distance from RDU – 66 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 2 1
Weekly flights 1 – –
Flight time 1h 18m – –
Departure OTP 81% – –
Greensboro (GSO) to Birmingham flights · Greenville (PGV) to Birmingham flights
Airports within 200 miles of RDU with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Birmingham.
Distance & Flight Time
480 mi / 772 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m.
Getting to RDU

No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.

Facts

RDU–BHM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Birmingham route.
Route details
Distance480 mi / 772 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: BHM
Full nameBirmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
IATA / ICAOBHM / KBHM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.2M
Elevation650 ft / 198 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to BHM flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport take approximately 1h 18m. The route covers 480 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from RDU to BHM. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, ISM, CHS, JAN, FTY, CPP, GMU, CAK, TEB, TYS, ACY, MLB, PNS, PWK, MKC, RBW, ABE, LIT, SSI, OPF, SDF, FLL, RSW, UOX, HPN, SUA, IAD, MEM, BDL, LAL, APF, BED, STL, MSY, CRW, IND, PBI, BCT, SAF, BOS, AUS, PUJ, SAT, CRP, PSP, MRY, SLC, LAX, ATL, DTW, LAS, PHL, MIA, BNA, MCO, ORD, BUY, CLT, DCA, IAH, MDW, LGA, DFW, TPA, BWI, DEN, JFK, DAL, PHX, HOU, MQJ, PDK, AGS, SAV and FTW. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Birmingham is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from BHM to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include GSO and PGV. 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 RDU to BHM

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

RDU to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BHM ranges from 1 hours 18 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

75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO) and Greenville (PGV).