Want to get away for Masters Week? Augusta Regional Airport expands non-stop destinations

Miguel Legoas, Augusta Chronicle
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FILE - A plane takes off from the Augusta Regional Airport on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Many of these will be taking off and landing at the airport before, during and after the Masters Tournament.
FILE - A plane takes off from the Augusta Regional Airport on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Many of these will be taking off and landing at the airport before, during and after the Masters Tournament.

Tens-of-thousands of visitors will be coming in and out of Augusta from all over the world during the Masters Tournament. In order to meet those needs, Augusta Regional Airport will be greatly expanding its services, including several new non-stop destinations.

This year’s tournament is scheduled from April 6-9, but these new flight offerings will be going in the days before and after the tournament.

The airport’s executive director Herbert Judon said they are privileged to serve so many visitors, but also hopes local residents will use the expanded services to take new and exciting trips.

Here are the new non-stop destinations that are available to Augustans for roundtrip getaways:

Austin, Texas

American Airlines is offering three flights to and from Austin. Trips to Austin are almost three hours long, and trips back are just over two hours. Roundtrips cost $336. Here is the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 2 to Austin at 1:36 p.m.

  • Thursday, April 6 to Augusta at 9:48 a.m. and to Austin at 1:35 p.m.

  • Monday, April 10 to Augusta 9:47 a.m. and to Austin at 1:36 p.m.

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Boston, Massachusetts

American Airlines is offering seven flights to and six flights from Boston. Trips to Boston are around 2.5 hours, and trips back run approximately 2 hours, 40 minutes. Roundtrips vary in price, with the lowest at $233. Here is the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 2 to Boston at 3:35 p.m.

  • Monday, April 3 to Augusta at 12:19 p.m. and to Boston at 3:35 p.m.

  • Wednesday, April 5 to Augusta at 12:19 p.m. and to Boston at 3:33 p.m.

  • Thursday, April 6 to Augusta at 12:54 p.m. and to Boston at 4:03 p.m.

  • Friday, April 7 to Augusta at 12:19 p.m. and to Boston at 3:33 p.m.

  • Sunday, April 9 to Augusta at 5:30 p.m. and to Boston at 8:45 p.m.

  • Monday, April 10 to Augusta at 12:23 p.m. and to Boston at 3:33 p.m.

Chicago, Illinois

American Airlines is offering several flights to and from Chicago. Flights will run about two hours both ways. Roundtrips vary in price, with the lowest at $303. Here is the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 2 to Chicago at 5:04 p.m.

  • Monday, April 3 to Augusta at 8:30 a.m. and to Chicago at 12:10 p.m.

  • Tuesday, April 4 to Augusta at 8:30 a.m. and to Chicago at 12:10 p.m.

  • Wednesday, April 5 to Augusta at 8:50 a.m. and to Chicago at 12:27 p.m.

  • Thursday, April 6 to Augusta at 8:30 a.m. and 11:52 a.m., and to Chicago at 12:10 p.m. and 3:23 p.m.

  • Friday, April 7 to Augusta at 8:30 a.m. and 11:52 a.m., and to Chicago at 12:10 p.m. and 3:23 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 8 to Augusta at 1:24 p.m. and to Chicago at 5:04 p.m.

  • Sunday, April 9 to Augusta at 1:26 p.m. and to Chicago at 5:06 p.m.

  • Monday, April 10 to Augusta at 8:50 a.m. and 1:24 p.m., and to Chicago at 12:25 and at 5:04 p.m.

FILE - The Augusta Regional Airport on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Many new flights will be coming in and out of the airport during the Masters Tournament.
FILE - The Augusta Regional Airport on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. Many new flights will be coming in and out of the airport during the Masters Tournament.

Detroit, Michigan

Delta Airlines is offering seven flights to and from Detroit. They run approximately two hours each way. Roundtrips vary in price, with the lowest at $279.

  • Monday, April 3 to Detroit at 12:45 p.m.

  • Tuesday, April 4 - Sunday, April 9: To Augusta at 10 a.m. and to Detroit at 12:45 p.m.

  • Monday, April 10 to Augusta at 10:05 a.m. and to Detroit at 1 p.m.

Miami, Florida

American Airlines is offering a lot of flights to and from Miami. Flights to Miami run approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes while flights back run closer to two hours. Roundtrips vary in price, with the lowest at $148. Here is the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 2 to Miami at 7:58 p.m.

  • Monday, April 3 to Augusta at 9:45 a.m. and to Miami at 12:09 p.m.

  • Tuesday, April 4 to Augusta at 9:45 a.m. and to Miami at 12:09 p.m.

  • Wednesday, April 5 to Augusta at 9:11 a.m and to Miami at 11:36 a.m.

  • Thursday, April 6 to Augusta at 9:11 a.m., to Miami at 11:36 a.m., back to Augusta at 4:50 p.m. and back to Miami at 7:12 p.m.

  • Friday, April 7 to Augusta at 9:22 a.m. to Miami at 11:48 a.m., back to Augusta at 4:50 p.m. and back to Miami at 7:12 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 8 to Augusta at 9:20 a.m. and to Miami at 11:46 a.m.

  • Sunday, April 9 to Augusta at 3:50 p.m. and to Miami at 7:12 p.m.

  • Monday, April 10 to Augusta at 9:11 a.m., to Miami at 11:36 a.m., back to Augusta at 4:50 p.m. and back to Miami at 7:12 p.m.

New York, New York

American and Delta airlines are offering flights to and from Queens in New York City. Flights to New York run approximately two hours, while flights back run closer to 2 hours, 20 minutes. Roundtrips vary in price, with the lowest at $188. Here is the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 2 to New York at 12:36 p.m.

  • Monday, April 3 to Augusta at 9:56 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., and to New York at 1:01 p.m. and 2 p.m.

  • Tuesday, April 4 to Augusta at 9:56 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., and to New York at 1:01 p.m. and 2 p.m.

  • Wednesday, April 5 to Augusta at 8:53 a.m. and 10:50 a.m., and to New York at 11:56 a.m. and 2 p.m.

  • Thursday, April 6 to Augusta at 7:29 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 12:29 p.m. Those to New York are at 10:33 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:34 p.m.

  • Friday, April 7 to Augusta at 10:41 a.m., 10:50 a.m. and 2 p.m. Those to New York are at 1:44 p.m., 2 p.m. and 5:04 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 8 to Augusta at 10:50 a.m. and 12:59 p.m., and to New York at 1:55 p.m. and 4:09 p.m.

  • Sunday, April 9 to Augusta at 9:31 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 5:31 p.m. Those to New York are at 12:36 p.m., 1:55 p.m. and 9:06 p.m.

  • Monday, April 10 to Augusta at 8:53 a.m. and 12:29 p.m. Those to New York are at 9:20 a.m., 11:56 a.m. and 3:34 p.m.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

American Airlines is offering several flights to and from Philadelphia. Flights to and from run approximately two hours. Roundtrips vary in price, with the lowest at $292. Here is the schedule:

  • Sunday, April 2 to Philadelphia at 6:17 p.m.

  • Monday, April 3 to Augusta at 10:30 a.m. and to Philadelphia at 1 p.m.

  • Tuesday, April 4 to Augusta at 3:45 p.m. and to Philadelphia at 6:12 p.m.

  • Wednesday, April 5 to Augusta at 10:30 a.m., to Philadelphia at 12:57 p.m., back to Augusta at 3:46 p.m. and back to Philadelphia at 6:12 p.m.

  • Thursday, April 6 to Augusta at 10:30 a.m., to Philadelphia at 12:57 p.m., back to Augusta at 3:30 p.m. and back to Philadelphia at 6 p.m.

  • Friday, April 7 to Augusta at 10:29 a.m., to Philadelphia at 12:55 p.m., back to Augusta at 3:10 p.m. and back to Philadelphia at 5:35 p.m.

  • Saturday, April 8 to Augusta at 3:46 p.m. and to Philadelphia at 6:12 p.m.

  • Sunday, April 9 to Augusta at 10:30 a.m., to Philadelphia at 12:57 p.m., back to Augusta at 3:46 p.m. and back to Philadelphia at 6:12 p.m.

  • Monday, April 10 to Augusta at 7:05 a.m., to Philadelphia at 9:33 a.m., back to Augusta at 3:46 p.m. and back to Philadelphia at 6:12 p.m.

This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Augusta Regional Airport adds new destinations for Masters Tournament