Austin to Houston (AUS–EFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
155 mi 23h 36m nonstop 12 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and EFD, connecting options are available through 12 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to EFD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Ellington Airport.
Metric AUS→EFD SAT→EFD HOU→EFD
Distance from AUS – 67 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 0 – –
Flight time 23h 36m 1h 3m 0h 10m
Departure OTP 28% – –
San Antonio (SAT) to Houston flights · Houston (HOU) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Ellington Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Houston is 0 hours the same as Austin.
AUS: CDT · EFD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
155 mi / 250 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 36m.
Getting to AUS

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.

Facts

AUS–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Houston route.
Route details
Distance155 mi / 250 km
Flight time23h 36m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: EFD
Full nameEllington Airport
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Ellington Airport take approximately 23h 36m. The route covers 155 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, DAL, MSY, ELP, PIE, SRQ, LAS, MCO, MIA, RDU, IAD and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from EFD to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAT and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from AUS to EFD

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Ellington Airport (EFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to EFD ranges from 23 hours 36 minutes. The route covers a distance of 155 miles (250 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via HOU. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (HOU).