Flying from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is four hours ahead of Durham and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RDU to BHX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between RDU and BHX:
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Keflavik International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
$295 is currently the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $811. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from RDU to BHX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from RDU to BHX.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from RDU land on schedule 80.09% of the time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it'll take about 20 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to RDU? If you've booked an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BHX instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo to explore Birmingham and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from the centre of Birmingham. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
June is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Birmingham in January.
When booking your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Birmingham, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to BHX around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many cities in United Kingdom waiting to be discovered after you've seen Birmingham. Around 161 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
If you want to check out another corner of United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key reasons to visit.
