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You might think about getting a taxi or driving if you run late and risk missing your flight from ELP. Compared to public transportation, a cab may quickly get you to the airport in 10min. However, if you choose to drive, you should allow at least 10-15min for parking.

Consider the Hilton Austin Airport Hotel if you need a place to stay after a late flight to AUS. It is only 1mile away. In addition, the hotel's excellent location offers top-notch amenities, including free Wi-Fi, shuttle service, and an outdoor pool. As a result, you'll have a good night's sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

Before your flight, you can spend some time in one of the fun kids' play areas at ELP airport if you're traveling with kids. At the airport's Terminals is the children's play area. The play areas offer children traveling a safe, enjoyable environment and a place for parents and other adults to unwind before or after a trip. The kids’ playgrounds are equipped with tunnels, climbing walls, ad LEGOs.

There are multiple restaurants within the airport where you can grab meals and drinks after your long flight from ELP. You will find these restaurants in the South terminal of the airport.

Among airlines operating El Paso to Austin flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between El Paso and Austin.

Flights from El Paso to Austin usually depart from El Paso (ELP) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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

• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from El Paso to Austin.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $172 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $376 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 57% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 5% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 24% on the El Paso to Austin route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $302 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $395, a difference of $93. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on El Paso to Austin flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

A nonstop flight from El Paso to Austin takes 1h 35m, covering 527 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 6:45 am
• Latest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 10:50 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 35m.

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 El Paso to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $136, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston Hobby (HOU) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 39m, compared with 3h 58m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 4h 02m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

Austin is 1 hour ahead of El Paso (Central Time vs Mountain Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 El Paso to Austin range from $262 to $450, with an average of $346 over the past 12 months. Anything below $262 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the El Paso to Austin route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.