Raleigh/Durham to Austin (RDU–AUS) — 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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
RDU–AUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,159 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 2h43-3h05 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 13 | CR9 | 3h12-3h28 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→AUS | GSO→AUS | USA→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 66 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 41 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 25m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
RDU–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to AUS
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to AUS is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,159 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 79 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Roanoke (ROA).