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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Raleigh:

• Earliest: departs at 6:30 am and lands at 9:25 am
• Latest: departs at 9:05 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 2h 55m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Raleigh:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Raleigh takes 2h 55m, covering 1,159 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Raleigh range from $288 to $467, with an average of $360 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 66% above the route average of $360. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $176 round-trip via Lambert-St Louis (STL), compared to $377 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Raleigh flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $264 to $1,766. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Austin to Raleigh flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Austin to Raleigh are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $132, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Raleigh-Durham Airport (RDU) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Budget

Flights from Austin to Raleigh usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Raleigh-Durham (RDU).

One-stop flights from Austin to Raleigh most commonly connect through:

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Austin to Raleigh route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 26%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $319 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $426: a $107 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and Raleigh. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 4h 57m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 5h 07m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Raleigh is 1 hour ahead of Austin (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Raleigh are Lenovo Center, Raleigh Convention Center and NC State Fairgrounds. These are among the most viewed places in Raleigh on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Raleigh flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

If you find yourself needing a place to sleep while at the airport, keep in mind that the greatest options are on the airside, but only for travelers with early or late flights. You can take advantage of several locations on the airport's landside and in the boarding zones to the southwest. In addition, you might think about looking for a hotel close to the airport as a more comfortable choice. The Hilton Austin Hotel and the Hyatt Place Austin Airport are a couple of the alternatives, both of which offer additional amenities including showers.

Since lounges provide amenities like food and internet access while also making you feel comfortable, they are a great alternative to getting bored at the airport. The airport has a number of lounges which you can choose from including the American Airlines Admirals Club which is located close to Gates C3 and C1 in Terminal 2, the United Club located close to Gates C3 and C1 in Terminal 2, and the Delta Sky Club located close to Gate C3 in Terminal 2. If you are an active member of the military or are relatives of one, head over to the USO Lounge which is a Military Lounge and is located close to Starbucks where the Ticketing Level is in Terminal 2.

It is necessary to eat while traveling, thus you wouldn't want to fly or go to the airport on an empty stomach. It is thus important you explore the food concessions that are in the airport such as the Starbucks found at the Ticketing Lobby in Landside at Terminal 2. You can also go to the area where the baggage carousels are where you will find a vending machine with snacks.

If you want to convert your money, you can go to Travelex agency located close to Gate 5 at Airside in the Barbra Jordan Terminal. Additionally, you might need to make a financial transaction before boarding the aircraft. Proceed to the Barbra Jordan Terminal, where Bank of America ATMs are located.