Flying from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.
Durham is one hour ahead of Austin and follows the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from AUS to RDU start from 07:40 — the first with Delta Air Lines. The last departure is at 20:45 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 20 weekly Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your AUS to RDU flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Durham (and then exploring more of the United States!) is a breeze with Delta. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Delta on this route.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that operates AUS to RDU flights. An exceptional 81.7% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between AUS and RDU include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Nashville Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
At the moment, R 1,360 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,556. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AUS to RDU if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from AUS to RDU.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport.
Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Of all flights leaving Austin-Bergstrom Airport, 77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Austin-Bergstrom Airport from central Austin, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near AUS:
Arriving at Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel near RDU if you have a late Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Raleigh / Durham Airport rental car and discover Durham and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Raleigh / Durham Airport about one week before travelling.
When to fly to Raleigh / Durham Airport (RDU)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Durham. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Raleigh / Durham Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durham, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUS to RDU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Durham, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel about 193 kilometres south-west to Charlotte to tick off its leading attractions. From Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Baltimore is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 418 kilometres north-east of Durham. No trip is complete without a visit to National Aquarium, Baltimore Aquarium and Washington Monument and Mount Vernon Place.
