Raleigh/Durham to Austin (RDU–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
RDU–AUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and American Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,159 miles in approximately 3h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 141 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 14 | CR9 | 3h31-3h37 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 10 | 737, B38M | 3h07-3h10 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 44 | 2 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 7m | 2h 40m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
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 American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
RDU to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to AUS ranges from 3 hours 7 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,159 miles (1,866 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 96 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
141 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via JAN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Greensboro (GSO), Concord (USA) and Roanoke (ROA).