Cheap Flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

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Discover cheap flights to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Texas’s fast-growing capital city gateway and one of the country’s quickest-growing mid-sized airports.

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About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located about 7 to 7.5 miles southeast of downtown Austin, on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base. Reopened as a commercial airport in 1999, AUS has grown rapidly alongside the city itself, serving roughly 22 million passengers in 2024 and undertaking its largest infrastructure improvement program to date to keep pace with continued growth.

Airport code

AUS (ICAO: KAUS)

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Distance from city center

Approximately 7–7.5 miles

Airlines serving

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United, Alaska, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, Allegiant, Frontier

Popular Routes to and from Austin

Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Atlanta anchor Austin’s domestic hub connections, while long-haul international routes reach Europe and beyond.

Route Type

Popular Connections

Domestic

Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago

International

London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Toronto, Cancún

Best Time to Book Cheap Flights

Booking 4 to 8 weeks ahead generally works well for most routes into Austin. Demand rises sharply around South by Southwest (SXSW) each March and Austin City Limits each October, two of the city’s biggest annual events, so booking further ahead is strongly recommended for those dates.

What to See Near Austin

Austin is widely known as the Live Music Capital of the World, with a thriving scene of venues, festivals, and a strong food truck and barbecue culture. The city is also home to the University of Texas and hosts major annual events including South by Southwest and Austin City Limits, drawing visitors from around the world.

Things to Know When Flying Into Austin

Southwest Airlines carries over 40% of all passengers at AUS, making it the airport’s dominant carrier.
The main Barbara Jordan Terminal has 34 gates, six of which handle international flights.
Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines operate from a separate South Terminal, connected by shuttle to the main terminal.
The airport features a live music stage reflecting Austin’s identity as a music destination, along with local food and retail options throughout the terminal.

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FAQs — Flights to International Airport

Austin-Bergstrom is served by Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United, Alaska, British Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, and over a dozen other carriers, with Southwest carrying more than 40% of all passengers.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located about 7 to 7.5 miles southeast of downtown Austin, on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base.

Yes, Austin-Bergstrom offers international routes to Europe, Mexico, Canada, and Central America, with British Airways, Lufthansa, and KLM among the carriers offering long-haul service.

The airport has the main Barbara Jordan Terminal with 34 gates, plus a separate South Terminal used by Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines, connected by a shuttle.

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