Phoenix to Austin (PHX–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PHX–AUS is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 871 miles in approximately 2h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 191 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 47 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h05-2h20 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 35 | 319, 738 | 2h13-2h28 | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | 32N | 2h08-2h14 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Phoenix
| Metric | PHX→AUS | AZA→AUS | TUS→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PHX | – | 22 mi | 110 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 86 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 2h 5m | 2h 23m | 1h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 98% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
PHX: MST · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Phoenix, it's 8:00 PM in Austin.
Valley Metro Rail runs to the PHX Sky Train station at 44th Street/Washington (free Sky Train connects to T3 and T4 in 5 minutes). Fare from downtown Phoenix is $2 (20–25 min). The light rail network reaches Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale. The Sky Train runs 24 hours, but light rail does not; check schedules for early morning or late night travel.Taxis from downtown Phoenix cost $20–30; from Scottsdale $30–45. Ride-shares are widely available and comparable to taxis. Terminal 2 is closed; all commercial flights operate from T3 and T4. On-site parking is expensive ($36+/day); off-airport lots are cheaper with shuttles.
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.
PHX–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PHX to AUS
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 86 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PHX to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PHX to AUS ranges from 2 hours 5 minutes to 2 hours 28 minutes. The route covers a distance of 871 miles (1,401 km). There are approximately 86 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 168 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
191 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Mesa (AZA), Tucson (TUS) and Yuma (YUM).