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Among airlines operating Raleigh to Birmingham flights:

• Breeze Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Breeze Airways operates flights between Raleigh and Birmingham.

Flights from Raleigh to Birmingham usually depart from Raleigh-Durham (RDU) and arrive at Birmingham (BHM).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Breeze Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Raleigh to Birmingham:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $170 round-trip, compared to $397 via a layover through Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A220-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Breeze Airways and JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

One-stop flights from Raleigh to Birmingham most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 3% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Raleigh to Birmingham route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $342 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $404, a difference of $62. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Birmingham are UAB Hospital Jefferson Tower and Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center. These are among the most viewed places in Birmingham on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Raleigh to Birmingham:

• Earliest: departs at 7:33 pm and lands at 9:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:43 pm and lands at 9:28 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

A nonstop flight from Raleigh to Birmingham takes 1h 45m, covering 479 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Raleigh to Birmingham are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 60% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 44m, compared with 4h 06m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 07m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

Birmingham is 1 hour behind Raleigh (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Birmingham Airport (BHM) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $28 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Avis
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Raleigh to Birmingham range from $321 to $455, with an average of $379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $321 counts as a good deal.