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

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No nonstop service between RDU and GUF. Nearest airports to RDU with scheduled service: Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis Field (FAY, 62 mi) · Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO, 66 mi) · Pitt-Greenville Airport (PGV, 80 mi)
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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 3h 50m AADLWN G4 Nashville (BNA) to Gulf Shores flights
MCI Kansas City 9h 7m DLWN G4 Kansas City (MCI) to Gulf Shores flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington 19h 41m 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
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for RDU to GUF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
332
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → GUF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Return
GUF → RDU
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
82%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

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.

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
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: GUF
IATA / ICAOGUF / KJKA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

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.