Find Cheap Flights from Raleigh to Austin (RDU - AUS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Raleigh to Austin and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$180	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Austin is currently $180
Cheapest one-way flight	$90	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Fri, Apr 10	The cheapest one-way flight from Raleigh to Austin is currently $90
Cheapest nonstop flights	$289	Delta Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Raleigh to Austin is currently $289
Last-minute weekend getaway	$360	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Sat, Mar 14 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Raleigh to Austin is currently $360
Cheapest business class flights	$418	Frontier 1 stop 14 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Raleigh to Austin is currently $418

Fastest flight	2 hr 55 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Raleigh to Austin takes 2 hr 55 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Raleigh to Austin is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $135–325
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $240–340

Popular airlines from Raleigh to Austin

Southwest

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $255–495

10 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - AUS Every day

603 weekly connecting flights

RDU - AUS Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $289

Typical price: $235–540

14 weekly nonstop flights

RDU - AUS Every day

397 weekly connecting flights

RDU - AUS Every day
American

from $229

Typical price: $255–475

639 weekly connecting flights

RDU - AUS Every day
United

from $309

Typical price: $260–550

283 weekly connecting flights

RDU - AUS Every day
Frontier

from $180

Typical price: $195–410

22 weekly connecting flights

RDU - AUS Every day
JetBlue

from $351

Typical price: $500–1,200

22 weekly connecting flights

RDU - AUS Every day

Popular airports near Raleigh

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

Raleigh United States 21 min 11 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

Charlotte United States 2 hr 41 min 135 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

Greensboro United States 1 hr 27 min 76 mi
Richmond International Airport (RIC)

Richmond United States 2 hr 33 min 139 mi

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 23 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Raleigh to Austin

The cheapest flights from Raleigh to Austin are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $135 to $325.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Austin is $289, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Austin is $289, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Austin is $229, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Austin is $309, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Austin is $180, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Austin is $351, flying from May 9 to May 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Austin starts at $180 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $90 and departs on Fri, Apr 10.

2 hr 55 min is the shortest flight time from Raleigh to Austin.

Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Raleigh to Austin.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Raleigh to Austin really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Raleigh to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 397 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

In terms of flights, American is the most popular. American offers 639 connecting flights per week. American flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Raleigh to Austin are:

Southwest offers 10 nonstop flights and 603 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
United offers 283 connecting flights per week. United flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Frontier offers 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
JetBlue offers 22 connecting flights per week. JetBlue flies from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Raleigh and Austin.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Raleigh to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $180. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $90.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Raleigh to Austin is $289, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest Delta flight from Raleigh to Austin is $289, flying from May 7 to May 11.
The cheapest American flight from Raleigh to Austin is $229, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
The cheapest United flight from Raleigh to Austin is $309, flying from Apr 30 to May 4.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Raleigh to Austin is $180, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 19.
The cheapest JetBlue flight from Raleigh to Austin is $351, flying from May 9 to May 11.

Delta and Southwest fly direct from Raleigh to Austin.

There are 10 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Delta direct flights from Raleigh to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Austin at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

Delta and Southwest fly direct from Raleigh to Austin.

There are 10 Southwest direct flights from Raleigh to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Delta direct flights from Raleigh to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Raleigh to Austin on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Raleigh and Austin start at $289 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Delta.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Raleigh to Austin, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Austin start at $418 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Raleigh and Austin start at $180 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To book business class trips from Raleigh to Austin, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Raleigh and Austin starts at $360 from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Raleigh and Austin at price $360 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Mar 14 to Mon, Mar 16.

To find last-minute flight deals from Raleigh to Austin, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.