Santa Fe to Austin (SAF–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

SAF Airport Page →
615 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 9 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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 9 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 3h 50m AABAIB AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Austin flights
DAL Dallas 4h 15m XE EJALXJWN Dallas (DAL) to Austin flights
DEN Denver 4h 36m UA ACDLF9 Denver (DEN) to Austin flights
LAX Los Angeles 6h 3m AAFJ AAAMAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin flights
PHX Phoenix 6h 8m AA AADLWN Phoenix (PHX) to Austin flights
ORD Chicago 6h 53m AA AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Austin flights
MCI Kansas City ~5h 40m AA DLWN Kansas City (MCI) to Austin flights
PSP Palm Springs ~6h 1m AAOO WN Palm Springs (PSP) to Austin flights
MKE Milwaukee ~6h 46m WN Milwaukee (MKE) to Austin flights
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Santa Fe to Austin
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
615 mi 1h 45m nonstop +1h ahead

SAF–AUS has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SAF to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~6h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
449
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
SAF → AUS
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
81%
Return
AUS → SAF
64%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from Santa Fe

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric SAF→AUS ABQ→AUS TSM→AUS
Distance from SAF 49 mi 62 mi
Nonstop airlines 7 1
Weekly flights ~1 23
Flight time 1h 45m 1h 31m 2h 33m
Airports within 200 miles of SAF with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe.
SAF: MDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Santa Fe, it's 7:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
615 mi / 990 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 45m gate to gate.
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.

SAF–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Santa Fe to Austin route.
Route details
Distance615 mi / 990 km
Flight time1h 45m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAF
IATA / ICAOSAF / KSAF
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr0.4M
Elevation6,348 ft / 1,935 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAF to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from Santa Fe Municipal Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take about 1h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 615 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field and Denver.
Austin is 1 hour ahead of Santa Fe.
Yes, return flights from AUS to SAF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ABQ, TSM and DRO. 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.

Flights from SAF to AUS

Santa Fe Municipal Airport (SAF) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SAF to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAF to AUS is about 1 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 615 miles (990 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Albuquerque (ABQ), Taos (TSM) and Durango (DRO).