Austin to Rifle (AUS–RIL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Austin to Rifle
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 860 mi 2h 3m nonstop 36 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and RIL, connecting options are available through 36 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to RIL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~2h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
APA ~2h 46m OKC ~3h 36m DAL ~4h 8m SLC ~4h 42m JAC ~4h 44m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
120
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
AUS → RIL
53%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
53%
Return
RIL → AUS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Rifle from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric AUS→RIL SAT→RIL HOU→RIL
Distance from AUS – 67 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 2
Weekly flights 1 1 1
Flight time 2h 3m 1h 51m 2h 33m
Departure OTP 53% – –
San Antonio (SAT) to Rifle flights · Houston (HOU) to Rifle flights
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Rifle is 0 hours the same as Austin.
AUS: MDT · RIL: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 6:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 3m.
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.

Facts

AUS–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,383 km
Flight time2h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: RIL
Full nameGarfield County Regional Airport
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUS to RIL flights.
Nonstop flights from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Garfield County Regional Airport take approximately 2h 3m. The route covers 860 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to RIL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through APA, OKC, DAL, SLC, JAC, DEN, VNY, DFW, HOU, OMA, LAS, DSM, BZN, BUR, MDW, PSP, SAN, MSY, SNA, LAX, ORD, BNA, SRQ, JAX, TPA, PDX, SFO, CLT, FLL, TEB, MIA, PHL, PBI, HPN, IAD and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from RIL to AUS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAT and HOU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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.

Flights from AUS to RIL

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Garfield County Regional Airport (RIL) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

AUS to RIL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from AUS to RIL ranges from 2 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 2 hours via APA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT) and Houston (HOU).