Denver to Austin (DEN–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DEN–AUS is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 776 miles in approximately 2h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 173 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 49 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h01-2h15 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC | 42 | 319, 320, 738, 7M8, 7M9 | 2h17-2h20 | Star Alliance | AC | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 21 | E75L, E7W | 2h13-2h20 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 16 | 32N, 32Q | 2h18-2h20 | – | Y4 | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Denver
| Metric | DEN→AUS | BJC→AUS | COS→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DEN | – | 24 mi | 73 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 148 | 2 | – |
| Flight time | 2h 1m | 1h 49m | 2h 46m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DEN: MDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
RTD A Line commuter rail runs from Denver Union Station to the airport (37 min, $10.50). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours. The airport is 25 miles northeast of downtown; ride-shares cost $35–55 and take 30–45 minutes depending on I-70 traffic.Economy parking in lots 4–6 connects via free shuttle. Mountain shuttle services depart from Jeppesen Terminal's Ground Transportation level.
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.
DEN–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DEN to AUS
Denver International Airport (DEN) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 148 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DEN to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DEN to AUS ranges from 2 hours 1 minutes to 2 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 776 miles (1,249 km). There are approximately 148 weekly flights outbound and 177 return, totaling 325 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
173 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via PUB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (BJC), Colorado Springs (COS) and Pueblo (PUB).