Austin to Fort Lauderdale (AUS–FLL) — 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–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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 320 | 2h50-2h53 | – | AD | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 738, 73H, 7S7, B38M | 2h45 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Austin
| Metric | AUS→FLL | SAT→FLL | CLL→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 45 | 4 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 44m | 2h 2m |
| Departure OTP | 60% | – | – |
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, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 45 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to FLL is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,103 miles (1,775 km). There are approximately 45 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pensacola, Tampa and Louis Armstrong New Orleans. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Victoria (VCT).