Traveling from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU): what you need to know
2 hours 53 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Durham is 1 hour ahead of Austin and operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
For the earliest departure, catch the 05:30 flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. If you'd like to leave later, the last flight departs at 20:15. With 41 flights each week from AUS to RDU, you can select the one that works best for you.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
If you prefer a stopover for your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the popular stopovers between AUS and RDU:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is $60. The cheapest price for a return flight is $108. Bear in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from AUS to RDU by booking at least 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for tickets from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Traveling from central Austin to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport takes about 3 hours and 24 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a convenient hotel close to AUS? If you've booked an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Consider staying in a hotel near RDU if you have a late flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to central Durham
Raleigh-Durham International Airport is approximately 23 kilometers from central Durham. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 18 minutes.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
When to fly to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
The quietest month for a flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is May, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Durham based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport for July if you want to visit Durham during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -3ºC and 13ºC. Look for cheap tickets from AUS to RDU around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
More about Durham
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best stays in Durham right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from AUS to RDU:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University, Duke University Chapel and DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center are among the things you can't miss in Durham.
Complete your Durham trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Raleigh-Durham International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Durham.