Austin to Phoenix (AUS–PHX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–PHX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 871 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 182 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 45 | 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h35-2h43 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 34 | 319, 738, E75 | 2h30-2h39 | Oneworld | AS | |
| F9 Frontier | 3 | 32N | 2h39 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phoenix from Austin
| Metric | AUS→PHX | SAT→PHX | CLL→PHX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 82 | 106 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 30m | 2h 13m | 2h 42m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · PHX: MST
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in Phoenix.
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.
PHX Sky Train (free, 24h) connects T3 and T4 to the 44th Street/Washington light rail station in 5 minutes. Valley Metro Rail reaches downtown Phoenix in 20 minutes ($2). Uber and Lyft pick up at Ground Transportation on the lower level; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown Phoenix costs $20–30.Rental car agencies are consolidated in the Rental Car Center; the Sky Train connects there from both terminals without going to the street. For Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler, ride-hails are practical ($25–50). Express buses serve some suburban destinations.
Hot desert climate. Summers (June–September) are extreme. Daytime temperatures regularly exceed 43°C, occasionally reaching 48°C. Heat alone rarely cancels flights, but density altitude affects small aircraft performance. Monsoon season (July–mid-September) brings dramatic dust storms (haboob) that close the airport when they hit, plus intense flash-flooding thunderstorms that ground departures for 30–90 minutes.
Winters are exceptionally mild (10–22°C) with virtually no precipitation and near-constant sunshine. PHX has one of the lowest weather cancellation rates of any major US airport from November through April. Spring and fall are pleasant; late May and early June are hot and dry before monsoon arrives.
AUS–PHX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to PHX
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 82 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to PHX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to PHX ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 871 miles (1,401 km). There are approximately 82 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 169 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
182 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via MDD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), College Station (CLL) and Houston (IAH).