Austin to Fort Lauderdale (AUS–FLL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–FLL is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,103 miles in approximately 2h 34m. Beyond nonstop, 199 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 320, BCS3 | 2h40-2h44 | – | AD | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 73H | 2h38 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 3 | 320 | 2h39 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Austin
| Metric | AUS→FLL | SAT→FLL | IAH→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 39 | 4 | 105 |
| Flight time | 2h 34m | 2h 43m | 2h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 63% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale.
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.
Shared shuttle vans to Miami Beach hotels run $20–30 per person. Ride-shares to Fort Lauderdale downtown cost $15–25; to Miami Beach, expect $35–55.Brightline high-speed rail from FLL station (1.5 miles, free airport shuttle) reaches Miami in 30 minutes ($10–17) and West Palm Beach in 40 minutes. Car rental facilities are in the Rental Car Center accessed via shuttle from the terminals. Taxis are metered.
Tropical climate with year-round warmth (20–32°C). Dry season (November–April) is peak tourism with clear skies and low humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily afternoon thunderstorms and hurricane risk. Flights are most disruption-prone June through September.
Temperatures rarely drop below 12°C in winter. Humidity is high in summer. Tropical storms can cause multi-day disruptions when they make landfall nearby. August through October carries the highest storm risk.
AUS–FLL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to FLL
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to FLL ranges from 2 hours 34 minutes to 2 hours 44 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,103 miles (1,775 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
199 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TMB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).