Which airline is most reliable for AUS (Austin) to RDU (Raleigh)?

The most reliable airline on the AUS to RDU route is American Airlines, with an on-time arrival rate of 92%.

How often are flights delayed from AUS to RDU?

About 24% of flights from AUS to RDU experience delays. 76% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on AUS to RDU flights?

When flights from AUS to RDU are delayed, the average delay is approximately 68 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a AUS to RDU flight?

With 76% of AUS to RDU flights arriving on time and an average delay of 68 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at RDU is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

AUS → RDU

AUS (Austin) to RDU (Raleigh)

AUS (Austin) to RDU (Raleigh) flights arrive on time 76% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is American Airlines at 92%. The average delay is 68 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated October 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 76% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

American Airlines is significantly more reliable on this route at 92% on time vs SkyWest Airlines at 71%.

Airline Comparison

American Airlines leads at 92% on time; SkyWest Airlines trails at 71%.

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Good to know

Departing from AUS

78% on time

Expect ~16 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. AUS has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~18 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at RDU

79% on time

When flights into RDU are late, the average delay is 74 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at RDU: TSA is ~14 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated October 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.