Dallas-Fort Worth to Austin (DFW–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DFW–AUS is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 190 miles in approximately 1h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | 138 | 319, 321, 738, B38M, CR7, E70, E75 | 1h-1h16 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, CX, FJ, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→AUS | DAL→AUS | FTW→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 18 | 10 |
| Weekly flights | 387 | 92 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 3m | 0h 32m | 0h 31m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in Austin.
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
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.
DFW–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Dallas/Fort Worth to Austin: Texas Triangle Short-Haul
DFW–AUS is the shortest leg of the Texas Triangle. The high-density air market connecting Dallas, Houston, and Austin. With a block time of roughly 45–50 minutes. American Eagle regional jets handle most of the service as part of American's DFW hub operations. Southwest operates from Love Field rather than DFW on this corridor, so passenger counts are split across two Dallas airports. The route carries substantial business travel between Dallas's corporate headquarters and Austin's technology sector, as well as state government traffic to the capital.
Route Context and Interstate Competition
I-35 connects Dallas to Austin, and the roughly 290 km drive is direct. For passengers departing from central Dallas or Fort Worth, the drive is often time-competitive with the flight once airport overhead is included. The air route's advantage is clearest for travelers connecting through DFW from elsewhere. Using a short DFW–AUS leg to complete a longer itinerary. SXSW in March, Formula 1 in October/November, and UT football weekends spike AUS demand sharply, which can affect DFW–AUS availability and fares on those specific dates.