Austin to Dallas-Fort Worth (AUS–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
AUS–DFW is served by 9 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Frontier and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 190 miles in approximately 1h 17m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 124 | 319, 320, 321, 738, A21N, CR7, CR9, E70, E75 | 1h05-1h32 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | – | – | – | – | |
| AF Air France | 1 | – | 1h17 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AV avianca | 1 | – | 1h | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | 1h04 | SkyTeam | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from Austin
| Metric | AUS→DFW | GRK→DFW | SAT→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 61 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 9 | 5 | 22 |
| Weekly flights | 367 | 87 | 286 |
| Flight time | 1h 17m | 0h 59m | 1h 10m |
| Departure OTP | 50% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
AUS–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Austin to Dallas/Fort Worth: Texas Intrastate Feeder Route
AUS–DFW feeds American's DFW hub from Texas's fastest-growing major city. American Eagle regional jets handle the bulk of nonstop service, with block times under an hour. The route is a pure feeder: almost all passengers on AUS–DFW are connecting through Dallas to longer-haul destinations rather than traveling Dallas as their end point. Austin-Bergstrom International has seen enormous traffic growth through the 2020s as the city's tech industry and population expanded, and the airport is operating near capacity on peak days despite ongoing gate additions.
Route Utility and Competitive Context
Southwest's Love Field operation from Austin bypasses DFW entirely, targeting the Dallas city center and leisure market. This splits the Austin–Dallas air market into two distinct segments: DFW is for connecting passengers and corporate travelers; DAL is for point-to-point Love Field traffic. The I-35 corridor between Austin and Dallas is one of Texas's most congested roads, making driving an unreliable option for time-sensitive travel despite the short distance. American dominates AUS–DFW completely; the route sees virtually no competition from other carriers at DFW itself.