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The USO Lounge at IND is located on the lower level of the airport’s terminal, near Baggage Claim Area 3, in Room 10T.109. It features comfy seats, flat-screen TVs, clean toilets, entertaining magazines, and various snacks and drinks. If you qualify for entry at this lounge, that is, you’re an active military member or an immediate family member of one, you won’t regret waiting for your flight at this lounge.

If you’d like to stay at a hotel within AUS’ grounds, you’ll have to settle for one of the two hotels near the airport, as AUS does not have any on-site hotels. The hotels you can stay at are Hyatt Place Austin Airport and Hilton Austin Airport.

There are several art installations throughout AUS you should check out. The works of art on display at the installations are all works of art made by local artists. Before leaving the airport, you should also check out the airport’s stores and kiosks. In these kiosks, you’ll find books, magazines, souvenirs, and even electronics.

If you will require special in-flight services while traveling from IND to AUS, you should inform the airline you intend to travel with of the services you will need at least 72h before your flight.

Among airlines operating Indianapolis to Austin flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: 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 Indianapolis and Austin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Delta

Flights from Indianapolis to Austin usually depart from Indianapolis (IND) 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 and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: 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 Indianapolis to Austin:

• Economy Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $182 round-trip via Nashville Intl (BNA), compared to $326 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 12% 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 40% on the Indianapolis to Austin route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $271 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $445, a difference of $174. 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 Indianapolis to Austin flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, 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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 7:53 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 1:28 am.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 117% above the route average of $323. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Indianapolis to Austin takes 2h 43m, covering 918 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $125 to $1,113. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Indianapolis to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $127, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 23m, compared with 4h 26m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 4h 40m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Austin is 1 hour behind Indianapolis (Central Time vs Eastern 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 Indianapolis to Austin range from $243 to $468, with an average of $323 over the past 12 months. Anything below $243 counts as a good deal.

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