Atlanta to Austin (ATL–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
ATL–AUS is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 811 miles in approximately 2h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | 63 | 320, 321 | 2h08-2h35 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, LA, SK, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 36 | 737, 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M | 2h20-2h30 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | A21N | 2h29 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| LF Contour Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Atlanta
| Metric | ATL→AUS | PDK→AUS | CSG→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from ATL | – | 18 mi | 83 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 8 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 254 | 1 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 22m | 3h 7m | 2h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 77% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
ATL: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.
Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
ATL–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Atlanta to Austin: Southeast Hub to Texas Tech Corridor
ATL–AUS connects Delta's primary hub to one of the fastest-growing tech and business markets in the US. Delta dominates from the ATL end given its hub concentration, while American and Southwest add competition. Spirit has also served the route. Block time is about two hours. Austin's rapid corporate expansion. Anchored by Tesla's Gigafactory, Apple's campus, and dozens of smaller relocations. Has driven steady demand growth on this segment, which now sustains robust daily frequency across multiple carriers.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport Notes
AUS operates a single terminal building (Barbara Jordan Terminal) with two concourses, one of which was expanded in 2022. The compact layout makes navigation straightforward, and TSA wait times are moderate outside of SXSW and Formula 1 Grand Prix weekends, when the airport operates at maximum congestion. The MetroRail Capital Metro does not yet reach AUS. Ground transport is currently taxi, rideshare, or the Route 20 bus to downtown, which takes about 30 minutes. A rail extension is in long-term planning stages.