Travelling from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Austin is one hour behind Durham and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Each week, there are 20 Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flights. If you want to be on board as early as possible, go for the 06:00 Delta Air Lines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 19:05 with Southwest Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to AUS flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Getting to Austin (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
Most passengers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
Southwest Airlines tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for RDU to AUS flights, with 82.12% of services landing on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between RDU and AUS include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight is $104. A return fare right now is $355. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from RDU to AUS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Landing cheap flights from RDU to AUS is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
78% of flights leaving from Raleigh / Durham Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Raleigh / Durham Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Durham. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
If you're arriving on a late Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near AUS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Austin-Bergstrom Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent to explore Austin and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Austin-Bergstrom Airport about four weeks before you travel.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to central Austin
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
From Austin-Bergstrom Airport, Austin is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Austin in March.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Raleigh / Durham Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from RDU to AUS in January. Average temperatures are between 3ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Austin, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometres east to Houston to tick off its must-visit sights. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
San Antonio is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin. No journey is complete without visiting San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.