Tuscaloosa to Raleigh/Durham (TCL–RDU) — 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.

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Tuscaloosa to Raleigh/Durham
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
534 mi 1h 19m nonstop +1h ahead

TCL–RDU has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for TCL to RDU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
TCL → RDU
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
RDU → TCL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. RDU delays →

Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Tuscaloosa

Nearby airports with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Metric TCL→RDU BHM→RDU JAN→RDU
Distance from TCL 55 mi 156 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 2
Weekly flights
Flight time 1h 19m 1h 6m 1h 49m
Airports within 200 miles of TCL with service to Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Tuscaloosa.
TCL: CDT · RDU: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Tuscaloosa, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
Distance & Flight Time
534 mi / 860 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 19m gate to gate.
Getting from RDU

Uber and Lyft from RDU to downtown Raleigh cost $20–30 (20–25 min); to downtown Durham: $18–25 (15–20 min). Pickup zones are on the lower level at both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Taxis are available at the curb ($30–40 to Raleigh).GoTriangle Route 100 ($2.25) is a budget option to downtown Raleigh and Durham; check hours before relying on it for evening or early-morning flights. Rental car desks are in the terminal buildings with cars in the adjacent garage. Chapel Hill is 20–25 minutes via US-15-501.

Raleigh/Durham Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild but variable winters. Summer (June–August) temperatures reach 33–37°C with high humidity. Afternoon thunderstorms are frequent and can cause ground holds. The region sits in a tornado risk corridor during spring (April–May).

Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 2–12°C. The Piedmont of North Carolina experiences ice storms. Freezing rain events, common every 1–2 years, are the primary disruption risk. Snow is lighter than areas further north, but ice can be severe. Autumn (September–November) is the most operationally stable season.

TCL–RDU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Tuscaloosa to Raleigh/Durham route.
Route details
Distance534 mi / 860 km
Flight time1h 19m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TCL
IATA / ICAOTCL / KTCL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation170 ft / 52 m
Destination: RDU
IATA / ICAORDU / KRDU
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr15.2M
Elevation435 ft / 133 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about TCL to RDU flights.
Nonstop flights from Tuscaloosa National Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport take about 1h 19m gate to gate. The route covers 534 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Raleigh/Durham is 1 hour ahead of Tuscaloosa.
Nearby alternatives include BHM and JAN. 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 TCL to RDU

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

TCL to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TCL to RDU is about 1 hours 19 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 534 miles (860 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Birmingham (BHM) and Jackson (JAN).