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Yes, you can fly non-stop between these two popular cities. You can take a British Airways flight, which tends to take around 10h 30min, directly from London Heathrow. There are also indirect flight options, which might be slightly cheaper but require one transfer. For example, Iberia fly this route and require a change, often in Chicago.

With Heathrow being such a popular airport, it is often very busy, so a great way to speed things up is to use the Fast Track Security service. This needs to be pre-booked at least 24h in advance, and it costs about £12.50, but it will help you bypass the queues via the express lane. This is a great way of ensuring you’re not late for your flight, especially during peak travel times.

Should you opt for an early flight or just want to have a relaxed morning ahead of travelling, you can stay in a hotel close to the terminal building. Direct routes with British Airways leave from Terminal 3, so you could stay at a hotel such as the Aerotel, which is only a short walk from the terminal building ahead of your flight.

You can travel from Austin Airport to the centre of the city easily. The Airport Shuttle leaves from the bus stop, which is easy to spot as it’s a gigantic neon blue guitar. It takes about 35min to reach the centre and costs approximately $1.25 (£0.90). You can also get a taxi from the taxi rank outside the front of the terminal building. This costs about $30 (£22) and takes around 15min to arrive.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Austin flights:

• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Iberia: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Only British Airways operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Austin.

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Austin usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Finnair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Iberia: 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.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Austin:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $782 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $988 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A350-1000 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Finnair and British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the London Heathrow Airport to Austin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $914 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,077, a difference of $163. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Austin route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 14 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London Heathrow Airport to Austin flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening 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.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Austin:

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 am and lands at 9:38 pm
• Latest: departs at 4:05 pm and lands at 2:33 am.

The flight takes about 10h 28m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $965. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Austin takes 10h 28m, covering 4,901 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $849 to $7,888. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $611, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

British Airways is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Austin flights. 81% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon 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 Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 24m, compared with 12h 56m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 12h 56m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

Austin is 6 hours behind London Heathrow Airport (Central Time vs British 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 London Heathrow Airport to Austin range from $825 to $1,156, with an average of $965 over the past 12 months. Anything below $825 counts as a good deal.