The city of Augusta, Georgia, which describes itself as epitomizing "the classical South" and which is home to the Masters golf tournament, is served by Augusta Regional Airport. The airport, also known as Bush Field, is located approximately 10 miles southwest of the downtown area at the junction of Doug Barnard Parkway and Tobacco Road. Three airlines operate flights to and from Augusta Regional Airport.
Delta flies between Augusta and Atlanta. Flights are operated by Delta Connections carrier Atlantic South East Airlines using Canadair Regional Jets. Flight times are between 53 and 72 minutes. There are 10 flights between the airports on weekdays, six on Saturdays and nine on Sundays. Delta's flights between Augusta and Atlanta, a major Delta hub airport, allow passengers in Augusta to connect with the airline's services to other parts of the U.S. and Europe.
US Airways flies between Augusta Regional Airport and Charlotte. Flights are operated by US Airways Express carriers Air Wisconsin, Piedmont Airlines and PSA Airlines. The flying time varies between 50 and 68 minutes. Canadair Regional Jet and Dash 8 300 series turboprop planes are used. There are seven flights between the cities on weekdays and Sundays and six on Saturdays.
American Airlines flies between Augusta Regional Airport and Dallas Forth Worth. The flights, operated by American Eagle, depart twice a day, seven days a week. The aircraft used on the route is an Embraer Regional Jet. It takes just under three hours for this aircraft to cover the 871 miles that separate the two cities.
As of April 2011, a return flight between Augusta and Atlanta cost about $378 if booked more than a month in advance. This fare is for a Monday departure and Friday return. A Monday-Friday flight on US Airways between Augusta and Charlotte cost $153. The same trip on American Airlines between Augusta and Dallas cost $256.
