Austin to Las Cruces (AUS–LRU) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
ABQ Albuquerque 9h 20m WN AN Albuquerque (ABQ) to Las Cruces flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Las Cruces
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and LRU, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to LRU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
24
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → LRU
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Return
LRU → AUS
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Las Cruces from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Las Cruces International Airport.
Metric AUS→LRU HOU→LRU
Distance from AUS 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 55%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Las Cruces International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Las Cruces is 1 hour behind Austin.
AUS: CDT · LRU: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Las Cruces.
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.

AUS–LRU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Las Cruces route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: LRU
IATA / ICAOLRU / KLRU
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation4,456 ft / 1,358 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to LRU flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Albuquerque International Sunport.
Las Cruces is 1 hour behind Austin.
Yes, return flights from LRU to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Albuquerque International Sunport. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).