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 28m nonstop -1h behind 47 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between AUS and RIL, connecting options are available through 47 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for AUS to RIL.
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One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
0
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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.

Other ways to reach Rifle from Austin

Nearby airports with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.
Metric AUS→RIL SAT→RIL IAH→RIL
Distance from AUS 67 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 1 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 28m 1h 51m 2h 26m
Departure OTP 16%
Airports within 200 miles of AUS with service to Garfield County Regional Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 5:00 PM in Rifle.
Distance & Flight Time
860 mi / 1,383 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 28m.
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–RIL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Austin to Rifle route.
Route details
Distance860 mi / 1,383 km
Flight time2h 28m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
Destination: RIL
IATA / ICAORIL / KRIL
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,548 ft / 1,691 m

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 28m. The route covers 860 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from AUS to RIL.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OKC, OMA, APA, DEN, BZN, DFW, IAH, SUN, HOU, JAC, DSM, LAS, SLC, PSP, VNY, BUR, MDW, SAN, TYS, SAV, MSY, SNA, LGA, LAX, GSO, BHM, BNA, ORD, SJC, JAX, SRQ, PDX, SFO, TPA, PBI, IAD, CLT, MIA, PHL, FLL, EWR, BWI, TEB, HPN, JFK and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Rifle is 1 hour behind Austin.
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, IAH 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 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 860 miles (1,383 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).