Cheap flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to Austin-Bergstrom from $79
Updated 2026-06-24
190 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 47m with 5 airlines operating direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom (AUS). Fares on this corridor stay relatively stable across the year — booking 4–8 weeks ahead and choosing a midweek departure typically secures the best price.
Flying from Dallas/Fort Worth
Dallas/Fort Worth International is American Airlines' largest hub and the second-busiest hub in the world by aircraft movement. Five terminals A through E are connected by the Skylink automated people mover, with DART's Orange Line running from Terminal A directly to downtown Dallas in around 50 minutes for $2.50. American dominates the schedule from DFW; Spirit and Frontier add ULCC capacity on the heaviest leisure routes — usually the cheapest fares out of the airport.
Arriving in Austin
Austin-Bergstrom International is 6 miles southeast of downtown Austin. CapMetro Route 20 runs every 30 minutes between the airport and downtown for $1.25. Fares to Austin peak sharply for South by Southwest (mid-March), the Austin City Limits Festival (early October) and University of Texas football weekends; January and late summer are the cheapest. ULCC carriers Spirit and Frontier run heavy capacity.
Who flies DFW to AUS?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| American Airlines | AA | 47m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 47m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 47m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 47m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 47m | Economy |
5 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Dallas to Austin FAQs
Direct flights from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) take approximately 47m for the 190-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
5 carriers operate direct service from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom (AUS): American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — American Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Austin-Bergstrom (AUS) is the primary international airport for Austin. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.