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The city center of Austin and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) lies 7 miles apart. Buses and taxis are the most popular transportation between these two destinations, with Line 20 bus handy for those traveling on a budget. It covers the distance in about 35min. A taxi provides a quicker option, and you’ll be there in under 15min.

Families arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from Dallas will be glad to know that the facility features two nursing rooms before and after security. The rooms have comfortable chairs, sinks, power sockets, and changing tables at the disposal of those who want to pump and breastfeed in privacy.

There are two terminals at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport that are not connected. The main terminal is Barbara Jordan Terminal, which serves domestic and international flights. On the other hand, the South Terminal is reserved for domestic flights that are mostly run by Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines. Inter-terminal transport is via a free shuttle that connects the two points in around 15-20min.

The rental car facility at AUS consists of various service providers such as Hertz, Avis, and Budget. Immediately when you arrive, locate your company at the parking garage opposite the baggage claim. Those who book early online get cheaper rates.

Among airlines operating Dallas to Austin flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Dallas and Austin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Southwest

Flights from Dallas to Austin may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Flights usually arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Austin:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $135 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $390 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Dallas to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Fort Lauderdale (FLL) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 21% of one-stop connections

Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Dallas to Austin route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 35%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $287 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $438: a $151 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dallas to Austin route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 50 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Austin flights, with 30% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 30%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 15%.

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Austin:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 7:05 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 12:00 am.

The flight takes about 1h 05m.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Austin takes 1h 05m, covering 186 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Dallas to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $84, which is 66% below the typical average for this route.

American Airlines is the only airline operating Dallas to Austin flights. 79% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 16h 12m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 19h 07m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Austin range from $244 to $465, with an average of $385 over the past 12 months. Anything below $244 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Dallas to Austin route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.