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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:12 am
• Latest: departs at 8:59 pm and lands at 12:11 am.

The flight takes about 3h 12m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Austin:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Austin takes 3h 12m, covering 1,103 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.

Round-trip flights from Fort Lauderdale to Austin range from $173 to $331, with an average of $246 over the past 12 months. Anything below $173 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $246 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $244 round-trip and layover options via Houston Hobby (HOU) at $254.

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.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by JetBlue. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Fort Lauderdale to Austin flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $249 to $1,189. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Fort Lauderdale to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $96, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

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
• Thrifty
• Easirent

Flights from Fort Lauderdale to Austin usually depart from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin route, 28% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 28m.

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

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 27% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Fort Lauderdale to Austin. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $223 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $337, a difference of $114.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• JetBlue
• Southwest

Flying via Orlando (MCO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 27m, compared with 4h 32m via Houston Hobby (HOU) and 5h 05m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Austin is 1 hour behind Fort Lauderdale (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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.

Among airlines operating Fort Lauderdale to Austin flights:

• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Business Class

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

There are a few places where you can eat inside the airport. There is a sushi restaurant, an Italian cafe, a pizzeria, and a place where you can eat burgers, fries, shakes, and frozen custard. If you want to take something with you on the plane, there are a couple of markets where you can buy sandwiches, chips, and other snacks.

You can rent a car from Alamo, Thrifty, Hertz, or Payless at the Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS). The car rental center is near baggage claim just beyond the arrival hall.

Withdraw money for your trip at the airport right before you leave. No matter where you are in the Fort Lauderdale Airport, you'll be just a short distance from an ATM machine. There are ATM machines in all four terminals and the car rental center.

There are several lounges at the airport where passengers can get away from it all. This includes the United, Delta, and American Admirals Clubs. While you're waiting on your flight to take you back to Fort Lauderdale, you can get a massage or another beauty service at one of the spas in the Barbara Jordan Terminal. Other amenities and services at this airport include a library, art exhibit, and outdoor seating space. Dining places like an Italian restaurant, cupcake shop, a hamburger stand, and a taco truck are also available.