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

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MX387
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
10:59 AM
EDT T1
11:39 AM
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MX386
MX Breeze Airways
BCS3
7:43 AM
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10:19 AM
EDT
1h 36m
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 9m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Birmingham flights
BNA Nashville 3h 15m AADLWN → WN Nashville (BNA) to Birmingham flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 47m AABAIB → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Birmingham flights
BWI Baltimore 4h 3m WN → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Birmingham flights
TPA Tampa 4h 10m DLF9MX → WN Tampa (TPA) to Birmingham flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m WNWUP → WN Chicago (MDW) to Birmingham flights
MCO Orlando 4h 22m AFDLF9 → WN Orlando (MCO) to Birmingham flights
DCA Washington 4h 46m AAASDL → AA Washington (DCA) to Birmingham flights
DTW Detroit 4h 50m AFAMDL → DLKEVS Detroit (DTW) to Birmingham flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 54m AAASBA → AABA Philadelphia (PHL) to Birmingham flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Birmingham
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 480 mi 1h 23m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–BHM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Breeze Airways leads the route. The flight covers 480 miles in approximately 1h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore RDU Routes BHM Routes RDU Live Flights BHM Live Flights RDU Delays BHM Delays
All flights from Birmingham (BHM) Birmingham to Raleigh/Durham flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop RDU–BHM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MX Breeze Airways 2 BCS3 1h40 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
BCS3 Airbus A220-300 – MX
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: MX (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, RDU to BHM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to BHM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~17h
Longest
ATL ~3h 9m BNA ~3h 15m CLT ~3h 47m BWI ~4h 3m TPA ~4h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,200
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → BHM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
Return
BHM → RDU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays → BHM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Birmingham from Raleigh/Durham

Nearby airports with service to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Metric RDU→BHM FAY→BHM GSO→BHM
Distance from RDU – 62 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 3 – –
Flight time 1h 23m 0h 57m 1h 1m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Fayetteville (FAY) to Birmingham flights · 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 23m gate to gate.
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 23m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 1h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 480 miles.
1 airline operates flights from RDU to BHM: Breeze Airways.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas.
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 FAY, GSO and PGV. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 by nonstop service from Breeze Airways. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

RDU to BHM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to BHM is about 1 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 480 miles (772 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fayetteville (FAY), Greensboro (GSO) and Greenville (PGV).