Raleigh/Durham to Gulf Shores (RDU–GUF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 4 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 30m AADLWN → G4 Nashville (BNA) to Gulf Shores flights
MCI Kansas City 9h DLWN → G4 Kansas City (MCI) to Gulf Shores flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 23h 25m DL → G4 Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Gulf Shores flights
SDF Louisville ~4h 47m MX → G4 Louisville (SDF) to Gulf Shores flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Raleigh/Durham to Gulf Shores
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between RDU and GUF, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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All flights from Gulf Shores (GUF) Gulf Shores to Raleigh/Durham flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to GUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BNA ~4h 30m SDF ~4h 47m MCI ~9h 0m CVG ~23h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
335
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 → GUF
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
84%
Return
GUF → RDU
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Gulf Shores.
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–GUF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Gulf Shores route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RDU
Full nameRaleigh-Durham International Airport
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: GUF
Full nameJack Edwards National Airport
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to GUF flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Kansas City and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky.
Gulf Shores is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from GUF to RDU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Kansas City and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.