Cheap flights from Austin-Bergstrom International to Raleigh-Durham International from $169
Updated 2026-07-26
1159 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 44m with 8 airlines operating direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Austin-Bergstrom International
Austin-Bergstrom International sits about 5 miles southeast of downtown Austin on a former air force base. Southwest carries the most passengers, with American, Delta and United running large operations and British Airways, Lufthansa and KLM flying nonstop to Europe. The single Barbara Jordan Terminal is served by CapMetro Route 20 and the faster Route 100 Airport Flyer, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes for $1.25 — far below the roughly $30 rideshare fare. Fares spike around SXSW in March, ACL in October and the Formula 1 weekend, so avoid those windows for the lowest prices.
Arriving in Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham International serves the Research Triangle (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill) and is 12 miles from each. There is no rail; GoRaleigh bus 100 reaches downtown Raleigh in 45 minutes for $1.25, GoTriangle bus 805 reaches downtown Durham. Fares to RDU peak around Duke and UNC graduations (May) and major basketball games (February–March); January and August are the cheapest.
Who flies AUS to RDU?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 44m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 44m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 44m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 44m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 44m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 44m | Economy |
| JetBlue Airways | B6 | 2h 44m | Economy |
| Alaska Airlines | AS | 2h 44m | Economy |
8 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Austin to Raleigh-Durham FAQs
Direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) take approximately 2h 44m for the 1159-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
8 carriers operate direct service from Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International (RDU): Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and 3 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) is the primary international airport for Raleigh-Durham. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.