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Route · RDU → AUS · 2020–2025 BTS data

Raleigh/Durham to Austin

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), RDU to AUS (Raleigh/Durham to Austin) ranks #2141 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

81.7%
On-time
+2.7 pts
vs US avg
61 min
Delay when late
5,846
Flights
#2141 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.5%

Best Month

Oct 2024 92%

Worst Month

May 2024 55%

Distance

1,162 mi

Carriers

22

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 46 4 0 0 WN
Nov 2025 47 11 0 0 WN
Oct 2025 52 6 0 0 WN
Sep 2025 30 3 0 0 WN
Aug 2025 33 5 1 0 WN
Jul 2025 53 17 0 1 WN
Jun 2025 50 14 0 0 WN
May 2025 60 14 0 0 OO,WN
Apr 2025 107 18 0 0 OO,WN
Mar 2025 112 14 0 0 OO,WN
Feb 2025 83 12 1 0 OO,WN
Jan 2025 85 16 2 0 OO,WN
Dec 2024 102 15 0 0 OO,WN
Nov 2024 103 11 0 0 OO,MQ,WN
Oct 2024 129 10 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Sep 2024 113 17 0 0 WN,OO,MQ
Aug 2024 149 32 0 2 MQ,WN,OO
Jul 2024 157 60 0 0 MQ,OO,WN
Jun 2024 155 51 1 0 MQ,OO,WN
May 2024 150 68 0 1 MQ,OO,WN
Apr 2024 119 27 1 0 9E,MQ,OO,WN
Mar 2024 75 19 0 0 9E,WN
Feb 2024 46 6 2 0 9E,MQ,WN
Jan 2024 85 21 2 2 9E,AA,MQ,WN

RDU–AUS seasonal on-time pattern

Best: March (87.9%) · weakest: July (74.8%)

70%75%80%85%90% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 81.5%

Strongest calendar month

March

87.9% on-time · ~82 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

October

~117 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

July

74.8% on-time · ~106 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.5%

10 of 2,141 flights

Diversion Rate

0.3%

6 of 2,141 flights

Explore origin & destination

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

RDU - Raleigh/Durham

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

RDU on-time profile

AUS - Austin

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

AUS on-time profile

Compare the two airports

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

Compare RDU vs AUS

Origin-hub reliability standing

Mid-pack among RDU departures

From RDU, this corridor sits with 25 other 75–85% on-time routes out of 35 tracked departures, not the hub's reliability leaders (9 at ≥85%) and not the softest ( 1 below 75%). Destination: Austin · fleet on-time rank #2487 of 4927.

What the Data Says About RDU to AUS

5,846 tracked flights put the RDU to AUS pairing (Raleigh/Durham to Austin) at a 81.7% on-time rate, squarely in line with the wider network. Delays that do occur run 61.1 minutes on average. Across the 1,162-mile route and its 22 carriers, the trailing 24 months show 0.5% cancelled and 0.3% diverted (2,141 flights sampled).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Oct 2024 posted the strongest performance at 92% on-time, while May 2024 came in at just 55% - a 38-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, RDU–AUS peaks in March at 87.9% on-time while October carries the heaviest traffic (~117 flights per month) ; the softest month is July at 74.8%, a 13.1-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does RDU to AUS rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, RDU to AUS ranks #2141 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 RDU to AUS? ▼
Flights from Raleigh/Durham to Austin have a 81.7% on-time rate based on 5,846 flights. The average delay is 61.1 minutes. The best recent month was Oct 2024 with 92% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for RDU to AUS? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.5% of flights on this route were cancelled (10 of 2,141 flights) and 0.3% were diverted.
How far is the flight from RDU to AUS? ▼
The flight distance from Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Austin (AUS) is approximately 1,162 miles. This route is served by 22 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from RDU to AUS? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Oct 2024 (92% on-time). The worst was May 2024 (55% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

RDU Airport

Raleigh/Durham
AUS Airport

Austin
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 RDU–AUS data

RDU–AUS is mid-pack at 81.7% on-time; month and carrier mix move more than the corridor headline.

  • Compare RDU and AUS airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. RDU airport
  • If your dates flex, March (87.9% on-time) beats July (74.8%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 81.7% 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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