Austin to Raleigh/Durham (AUS–RDU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–RDU is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,159 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 138 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 28 | CR9 | 3h01-3h04 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 10 | 737, 7M8 | 2h34-2h45 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Raleigh/Durham from Austin
| Metric | AUS→RDU | SAT→RDU | CLL→RDU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 52 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 51m | 2h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · RDU: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
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.
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.
AUS–RDU Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to RDU
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 52 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to RDU Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to RDU ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 3 hours 4 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,159 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 52 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
138 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via GVL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Waco (ACT).