Austin to Muscle Shoals (AUS–MSL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight
No nonstop service between AUS and MSL. Nearest airports to AUS with scheduled service: Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 61 mi) · San Antonio International Airport (SAT, 67 mi) · Easterwood Field (CLL, 82 mi)
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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
CLT Charlotte 5h 42m AA LF Charlotte (CLT) to Muscle Shoals flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Austin to Muscle Shoals
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to MSL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
60
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 → MSL
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Return
MSL → AUS
86%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Muscle Shoals from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.
Metric AUS→MSL HOU→MSL
Distance from AUS 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Northwest Alabama Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Muscle Shoals.
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–MSL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Muscle Shoals route.
Route details
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: MSL
IATA / ICAOMSL / KMSL
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.0M
Elevation551 ft / 168 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to MSL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charlotte Douglas.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MSL and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from MSL 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 Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU).