Mexico City to Austin (NLU–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 8 hubs
IAH Houston 5h 5m EKTK ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to Austin flights
CUN Cancún 6h 35m CMF9VB AAWN Cancún (CUN) to Austin flights
MTY Monterrey 6h 41m LHVB VB Monterrey (MTY) to Austin flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 56m M7 AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h AC AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
SJD San José del Cabo 20h 44m VBY4 LXJWN San José del Cabo (SJD) to Austin flights
PTY Tocumen 25h 8m M7 CM Tocumen (PTY) to Austin flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 35h 50m LH LH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Austin flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Mexico City to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for NLU to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
536
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
NLU → AUS
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
AUS → NLU
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Mexico City

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric NLU→AUS MEX→AUS TLC→AUS
Distance from NLU 22 mi 46 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7
Airports within 200 miles of NLU with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
NLU: CST · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

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.

NLU–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Mexico City to Austin route.
Route details
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: NLU
IATA / ICAONLU / MMSM
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Passengers/yr6.3M
Elevation7,369 ft / 2,246 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about NLU to AUS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, Cancún and Monterrey.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AUS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Mexico City.
Yes, return flights from AUS to NLU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include MEX, TLC and QRO. 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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, Cancún and Monterrey. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mexico City (MEX), Toluca (TLC) and Querétaro (QRO).