Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Austin is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Durham.
You can choose from 42 weekly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flights. The 05:30 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 19:25.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your RDU to AUS flight.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, so jetting off to Austin (and then seeing more of United States!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is American Airlines.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates RDU to AUS flights. An impressive 87.36% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RDU and AUS include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight is RM270. A return fare is currently RM629. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from RDU to AUS.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Picking up cheap flights from RDU to AUS is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Raleigh-Durham International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.09% of flights that depart RDU land on time.
To reach Raleigh-Durham International Airport from central Durham, it takes about 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near RDU. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Reserve a hotel near AUS if you're catching a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and venture far and wide through Austin and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from the centre of Austin. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
July is the most popular month for flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Austin in April.
Book your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Austin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from RDU to AUS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've done Austin, now it's time to discover other parts of United States. Travel around 241 kilometres east to Houston to tick off its popular sights. From The Houston Museum of Natural Science to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
