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

• Earliest: departs at 1:30 pm and lands at 4:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:30 pm and lands at 5:13 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Gainesville to Austin.

A nonstop flight from Gainesville to Austin takes 2h 43m, covering 921 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 Gainesville to Austin range from $410 to $547, with an average of $464 over the past 12 months. Anything below $410 counts as a good deal.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $354 round-trip via Miami (MIA), compared to $533 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $70–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $405 to $2,098. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Gainesville to Austin route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Gainesville to Austin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $363, which is 21% above 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
• Easirent
• Thrifty

Flights from Gainesville to Austin usually depart from Gainesville Regional (GNV) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Miami (MIA) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 2% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 60% on the Gainesville to Austin route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $942, a difference of $556. 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 Gainesville and Austin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 08m, compared with 5h 12m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 12m via Miami (MIA).

Austin is 1 hour behind Gainesville (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 Gainesville to Austin flights:

• Delta: 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:

• Delta: 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.