Fort Lauderdale to Austin (FLL–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FLL–AUS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. JetBlue, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,103 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 202 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B6 JetBlue Also: AD | 14 | 223, 320 | 3h04-3h43 | – | AD | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | 7M8, B38M | 3h05 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 2 | 320 | 3h10 | – | – | |
| BBQ BBQ | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Fort Lauderdale
| Metric | FLL→AUS | OPF→AUS | MIA→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FLL | – | 14 mi | 21 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 10 | 19 |
| Weekly flights | 37 | 1 | 120 |
| Flight time | 3h 4m | 2h 34m | 2h 39m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
FLL: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Fort Lauderdale, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
Broward County Transit Route 1 runs from downtown Fort Lauderdale to the airport (30–40 min, $2), but it is slow with many stops. The airport has no direct rail link; Brightline's FLL station is 1.5 miles away with a shuttle connection.Ride-shares cost $15–25 from Fort Lauderdale and $35–55 from Miami Beach. Taxis are metered. I-595 and I-95 access can be congested during Miami rush hour (7–9am and 4–7pm).
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.
FLL–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FLL to AUS
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from JetBlue, BBQ, Spirit Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FLL to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FLL to AUS ranges from 3 hours 4 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,103 miles (1,775 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 38 return, totaling 75 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
202 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via BTR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Miami (OPF), Miami (MIA) and West Palm Beach (PBI).