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Route · AUS → RDU · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Raleigh/Durham

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to RDU (Austin to Raleigh/Durham) ranks #2142 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

76.8%
On-time
-2.2 pts
vs US avg
70 min
Delay when late
5,844
Flights
#2142 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 90%

Worst Month

Jul 2024 53%

Distance

1,162 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 46 10 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 47 7 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 52 17 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 0 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 33 6 0 0 WN
Jul 2025 53 17 0 0 WN
Jun 2025 50 20 0 0 WN
May 2025 59 14 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2025 107 28 1 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 112 22 0 1 OO,WN
Feb 2025 84 11 1 0 OO,WN
Jan 2025 85 10 1 0 OO,WN
Dec 2024 102 21 0 0 OO,WN
Nov 2024 102 13 0 0 OO,MQ,WN
Oct 2024 129 13 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Sep 2024 113 16 0 0 WN,OO,MQ
Aug 2024 149 34 0 0 MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 157 74 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 155 64 1 0 MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 150 70 1 3 MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 119 40 1 1 9E,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 75 16 0 0 9E,WN
Feb 2024 46 10 2 0 9E,MQ,WN
Jan 2024 85 32 2 0 9E,AA,MQ,WN

AUS–RDU seasonal on-time pattern

Best: September (84.5%) · weakest: July (66.3%)

65%70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 74.2%

Strongest calendar month

September

84.5% on-time · ~103 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~116 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

66.3% on-time · ~106 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

10 of 2,140 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

5 of 2,140 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS on-time profile

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Raleigh/Durham, NC.

RDU on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See AUS and RDU side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare AUS vs RDU

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among AUS departures

From AUS, this corridor sits with 45 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 55 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (3 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 7 below 75%). Destination: Raleigh/Durham · fleet on-time rank #4125 of 4927.

What the Data Says About AUS to RDU

The Austin to Raleigh/Durham corridor (AUS to RDU) posts a 76.8% on-time rate on the lower edge of the average band, based on 5,844 tracked flights. Late flights run 70.2 minutes behind on average. 22 carriers cover the 1,162-mile route; over the last 24 months, 10 of 2,140 flights were cancelled (0.5%) and 0.2% diverted.

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 90% on-time, while Jul 2024 came in at just 53% - a 37-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–RDU peaks in September at 84.5% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~116 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 66.3%, a 18.2-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to RDU rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to RDU ranks #2142 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AUS to RDU? ▼
Flights from Austin to Raleigh/Durham have a 76.8% on-time rate based on 5,844 flights. The average delay is 70.2 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 90% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to RDU? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 2,140 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to RDU? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) is approximately 1,162 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to RDU? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (90% on-time). The worst was Jul 2024 (53% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using AUS–RDU data

AUS–RDU is mid-pack at 76.8% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare AUS and RDU airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, September (84.5% on-time) beats July (66.3%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 76.8% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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