Raleigh/Durham to Tuscaloosa (RDU–TCL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Raleigh/Durham to Tuscaloosa
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
534 mi 1h 20m nonstop -1h behind

RDU–TCL has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
RDU → TCL
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Return
TCL → RDU
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
88%
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
Tuscaloosa is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
RDU: EDT · TCL: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Tuscaloosa.
Distance & Flight Time
534 mi / 860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m 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.

RDU–TCL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Raleigh/Durham to Tuscaloosa route.
Route details
Distance534 mi / 860 km
Flight time1h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: TCL
IATA / ICAOTCL / KTCL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation170 ft / 52 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about RDU to TCL flights.
Nonstop flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Tuscaloosa National Airport take about 1h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 534 miles.
Tuscaloosa is 1 hour behind Raleigh/Durham.
Yes, return flights from TCL 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.

Flights from RDU to TCL

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

RDU to TCL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from RDU to TCL is about 1 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (860 km).