Austin (AUS) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) flights
Southwest Airlines, Endeavor Air fly nonstop from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,162-mile flight takes about 2h 51m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,162 mi · 1,870 km
- Flight time
- 2h 51m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying AUS to RDU
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737-800 | 58,921 | 2h 42m |
| Endeavor Air | 13 | Bombardier CRJ900 | 41,507 | 2h 57m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
AUS to RDU flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 2 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 10:07am and the last at 7:50pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 4921Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 10:07am | 2:15pm | 31 | 84% |
| WN 2416Southwest Airlines | 11:35am | 3:25pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 4340Southwest Airlines | 11:50am | 3:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1738Southwest Airlines | 2:50pm | 6:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 1929Southwest Airlines | 6:00pm | 9:50pm | 8 | n/a |
| DL 4967Delta Air Lines · operated by Endeavor Air | 7:35pm | 11:44pm | 25 | 73% |
| WN 2579Southwest Airlines | 7:50pm | 11:40pm | 12 | 42% |
Is AUS to RDU on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 77% of 1,227 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 9am were the most punctual (88%), those around 7pm the least (69%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (56%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 694 | 81% | 16 min | 1% |
| Southwest Airlines | 533 | 72% | 15 min | 0.6% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 39 | 95% | |
| 8am to 9am | 36 | 97% | |
| 9am to 10am | 264 | 88% | |
| 10am to 11am | 276 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 25 | 76% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 46 | 50% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 38 | 55% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 389 | 69% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 30 | 33% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 27 | 58% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 95 | 7,910 | |
| September 2025 | 90 | 6,903 | |
| October 2025 | 113 | 10,135 | |
| November 2025 | 104 | 9,024 | |
| December 2025 | 106 | 9,323 | |
| January 2026 | 85 | 5,689 | |
| February 2026 | 85 | 5,888 | |
| March 2026 | 105 | 8,772 | |
| April 2026 | 100 | 8,817 | |
| May 2026 | 105 | 9,018 | |
| June 2026 | 111 | 9,547 | |
| July 2026 | 116 | 9,797 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.