Cheap flights from Austin (AUS)

Texas tech-hub gateway with live-music terminal vibes

Austin-Bergstrom International sits about 5 miles southeast of downtown Austin on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base. Southwest is the largest carrier, with American, Delta, United, and a strong JetBlue presence. Spirit and Frontier handle the LCC end. Nonstops reach Dallas, Houston, Denver, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and seasonally London Heathrow and Frankfurt.

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Airlines flying from Austin (AUS)

Major carriers: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways. Low-cost carriers: Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Allegiant Air.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin?
Mid-January, late August, and early February are usually the cheapest weeks out of AUS. Avoid March (SXSW) and October (ACL Festival) where fares spike sharply. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest departure week for your route, helping you sidestep festival pricing without manual date-by-date checking.
Are there direct flights from Austin to Europe?
British Airways operates a year-round nonstop from AUS to London Heathrow, and seasonal routes to Frankfurt have run on Lufthansa. KLM has connected Austin to Amsterdam in the past. Flightmussy's full-year search compares these direct options against connecting itineraries through DFW, IAH, ATL, or JFK to find the cheapest total fare.
Which low-cost carriers fly from Austin-Bergstrom?
Southwest runs the largest LCC operation at AUS with nonstops across Texas and the western US. Spirit, Frontier, JetBlue, and Allegiant add point-to-point leisure routes to Florida, Las Vegas, and the East Coast. Flightmussy surfaces all of them so you can compare a Spirit base fare against a JetBlue Blue Basic ticket fairly.
How far is Austin Airport from downtown?
AUS is roughly 5 miles southeast of downtown Austin, typically 12-20 minutes by car via SH-71 or US-183. CapMetro Route 20 runs frequent service between the airport and downtown for a flat fare, and rideshare pickup is at the consolidated curbside on the main terminal's lower level.

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