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 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,103 miles in approximately 1h 14m. Beyond nonstop, 114 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 15 | 737, 7M8, B38M | 2h30-2h35 | – | – | |
| B6 JetBlue | 14 | 320, 321 | 2h50-2h58 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 14 | 320, 32B | 2h11-2h33 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Fort Lauderdale from Austin
| Metric | AUS→FLL | SAT→FLL | IAH→FLL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | 7 | 119 |
| Flight time | 1h 14m | 1h 59m | 2h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 43% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: MDT · FLL: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 8:00 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 and Southwest Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to FLL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to FLL ranges from 1 hours 14 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,103 miles (1,775 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 44 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
114 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via OPF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).