Fort Bliss/El Paso to Austin (BIF–AUS) — 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 7 hubs
IAH Houston ~4h 27m → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
IND Indianapolis ~6h 30m → AMDLWN Indianapolis (IND) to Austin flights
SDF Louisville ~6h 37m BBQ → Louisville (SDF) to Austin flights
ATL Atlanta ~7h 7m DL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Austin flights
DTW Detroit ~7h 30m → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Austin flights
BWI Baltimore ~8h 17m → WN Baltimore (BWI) to Austin flights
PDX Portland ~8h 55m → AS Portland (PDX) to Austin flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Fort Bliss/El Paso to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
529 mi 1h 18m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Also explore BIF Routes AUS Routes BIF Live Flights AUS Live Flights AUS Delays
All flights from Austin (AUS) Austin to Fort Bliss/El Paso flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BIF to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~8h
Longest
IAH ~4h 27m IND ~6h 30m SDF ~6h 37m ATL ~7h 7m DTW ~7h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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
BIF → AUS
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
Return
AUS → BIF
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Austin from Fort Bliss/El Paso

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric BIF→AUS ELP→AUS LRU→AUS
Distance from BIF – 3 mi 44 mi
Nonstop airlines – 6 2
Weekly flights – 23 1
Flight time 1h 18m 1h 19m 1h 24m
El Paso (ELP) to Austin flights · Las Cruces (LRU) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of BIF with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
BIF: MDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Bliss/El Paso, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
529 mi / 851 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 18m gate to gate.
Getting from AUS

CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.

Austin Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.

Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

BIF–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Fort Bliss/El Paso to Austin route.
Route details
Distance529 mi / 851 km
Flight time1h 18m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIF
Full nameBiggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss)
IATA / ICAOBIF / KBIF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation3,946 ft / 1,203 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIF to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 1h 18m gate to gate. The route covers 529 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Fort Bliss/El Paso.
Yes, return flights from AUS to BIF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ELP and LRU. 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.

Flights from BIF to AUS

Biggs Army Air Field (Fort Bliss) (BIF) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BIF to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIF to AUS is about 1 hours 18 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 529 miles (851 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include El Paso (ELP) and Las Cruces (LRU).