Washington to Austin (DCA–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–AUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,313 miles in approximately 3h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 96 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 3h35-3h51 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Washington
| Metric | DCA→AUS | IAD→AUS | BWI→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 15 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 50 | 28 |
| Flight time | 3h 35m | 2h 52m | 3h 35m |
| Departure OTP | 65% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
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.
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.
DCA–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to AUS
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DCA to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to AUS ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 3 hours 51 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,313 miles (2,114 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 8 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
96 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SGR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).