Flights to Austin

• Spirit Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta Air Lines
• Allegiant Air
• Frontier Airlines
• JetBlue
• Sun Country Airlines

• Aeromexico
• British Airways
• Emirates
• Air Canada
• Copa Airlines
• Lufthansa
• Viva Aerobus
• WestJet

AUS is the main international airport serving Austin. Just 5 miles southeast of downtown, you'll immediately be in the action. For most people visiting Austin, this is the airport they'll arrive at, thanks to its good connections and frequent flights.

It takes under 20 minutes to drive from AUS to Austin. If you'd rather save and go by public transport, then you can take the 20 Bus towards Springdale for around 40 minutes.

AUS isn't a hub for any major airline ✈️

The next closest airport to Austin is SAT. Located around 74 miles from Austin, SAT is found in the city of San Antonio. It's a great airport to arrive at if you want to explore multiple parts of Texas. San Antonio is full of history and culture, with a strong Spanish influence.

It takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes to drive from SAT to Austin. While public transport can take between 2.5 and 3.5 hours, requiring multiple changes.

SAT isn't a hub for any major airline ✈️

GRK is the next closest airport. It's 75 miles away from Austin. It's a small airport that offers military and commercial flights. If you're flying domestically, GRK may be the airport for you, as its small size means fewer queues and a quicker airport experience. Some of the locations it offers flights from include Dallas, Houston and Atlanta.

It takes just over an hour to drive from GRK to Austin. GRK also provides a shuttle service that takes you directly to AUS for around $60 per adult.

GRK isn't a hub for any major airline ✈️

IAH is the primary airport serving Houston and is 167 miles from Austin. Houston and Austin are both staples of Texas and are great locations to visit when exploring the Lone Star State.

It usually takes at least 2 hours and 40 minutes to drive from IAH to Austin. Public transport routes are available, taking at least 4 hours and requiring multiple changes. Alternatively, you can get a non-stop flight from IAH to AUS, which will take about an hour.

IAH is a major hub for United Airlines✈️

Dallas-Fort Worth > Austin — Direct flights are operated by American Airlines: 1 hour flight time.

Denver > Austin — Direct flights are operated by Southwest, Frontier and United: 2 hour and 15 minute flight time.

Atlanta > Austin — Direct flights are operated by Southwest and Delta: 2 hour and 15 minute flight time.

Los Angeles > Austin — Direct flights are operated by Southwest, Delta and United: 3 hour and 5 minute flight time.

Chicago > Austin — Direct flights are operated by Southwest, American Airlines and United: 2 hour and 45 minute flight time.

Cancún > Austin — Direct flights are operated by American Airlines and Southwest: 2 hour and 40 minute flight time.

Mexico City > Austin — Direct flights are operated by Aeromexico and Delta: 2 hour and 40 minute flight time.

San José del Cabo > Austin — Direct flights are operated by American Airlines and Southwest: 2 hour and 30 minute flight time.

London > Austin — Direct flights are operated by British Airways and American Airlines: 10 hour and 10 minute flight time.

Toronto > Austin — Direct flights are operated by Air Canada: 3 hour and 35 minute flight time.

Enjoy pleasant weather that's warm but not too hot. This is a brilliant season for hiking as the parks will be full of flowers, and the temperature won't make being outside too long a challenge.

This is the hottest time in Austin, with warm and humid conditions. If you're looking to come back from your holiday with a tan, this is the season for you. The high temperatures make summer the perfect time for a swim at Barton Springs outdoor pool.

The temperatures, although still warm, will be less intense than in summer, making room for more outdoor activities. This can be an excellent time for visiting the parks, as the leaves will become a beautiful orange.

Don't expect a white Christmas in Austin, while this is Austin's coldest season, snow is rare. If you want to visit somewhere in America that doesn't get too cold during winter, then Austin is the perfect place for you. As it's not as hot as other seasons, winter is a great time for indoor attractions.

Yes. Austin has a crime index of 38.84, which is a low score. This also means it's 5% safer than the average US city!

Property crime and theft are the most common forms of crime occurring in Austin. You can protect yourself from falling victim to this by keeping expensive possessions out of sight, locking your doors and not carrying large amounts of money on you.

Even in locations with a low general crime rate, you should still follow standard advice like remaining alert and avoiding dark, isolated areas

Yes. Austin is considered an expensive city to live in and visit. Although no longer the most expensive city in Texas, it still ranks among the highest.

It has a high cost of living, so you can expect things like hotels and groceries to be more expensive than in a lot of other American cities.

Austin can be particularly costly for tourists travelling during peak times, which are spring and fall. If you want to save, travel during winter or summer.

Austin has an area of 704 km² and a population of 989k. This means that although it's the capital of Texas, it's neither the largest Texas city by land area nor population size.

Austin's population is growing at a rate of 0.48% annually. People are choosing to move to Austin because of its good job market, vibrant music scene, and abundance of things to do.

Austin gets warm temperatures, with summer being its hottest month. With summer highs of around 94°F (34°C), it gets very hot. Winter is its coldest season, with the weather dipping to 45°F (7°C), providing mild winter conditions.

People tend to visit Austin when the weather's at a happy balance between these temperatures, so during spring or fall. During which the weather will be warm but not sweltering.