Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM): what you need to know
Your RDU to BHM flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between RDU and BHM include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight is 107 €. A return ticket is currently 214 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to BHM. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from RDU to BHM.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights leaving Raleigh-Durham International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to RDU:
Arriving at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
Consider staying in a hotel near BHM if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Avis or Hertz and explore beyond Birmingham's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to central Birmingham
BHM is located at 5900 Airport Highway.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from central Birmingham. The drive time takes around 10 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM)
July is the busiest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Birmingham in March.
The warmest month in Birmingham is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from RDU to BHM in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
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