St Simons Island to Austin (SSI–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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St Simons Island to Austin
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 968 mi 2h 50m nonstop -1h behind 40 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between SSI and AUS, connecting options are available through 40 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SSI to AUS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
40
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
104
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Austin from St Simons Island

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric SSI→AUS JAX→AUS SAV→AUS
Distance from SSI – 49 mi 68 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 4 3
Weekly flights 1 13 2
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 45m 2h 35m
Jacksonville (JAX) to Austin flights · Savannah (SAV) to Austin flights · Hilton Head Island (HHH) to Austin flights
Airports within 200 miles of SSI with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Austin is 1 hour behind St Simons Island.
SSI: EDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in St Simons Island, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
Distance & Flight Time
968 mi / 1,558 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 50m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

SSI–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the St Simons Island to Austin route.
Route details
Distance968 mi / 1,558 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections40 hubs
Origin: SSI
Full nameSt Simons Island Airport
IATA / ICAOSSI / KSSI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Elevation19 ft / 6 m
Destination: AUS
Full nameAustin Bergstrom International Airport
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SSI to AUS flights.
Nonstop flights from St Simons Island Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport take approximately 2h 50m. The route covers 968 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from SSI to AUS. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HOU, BHM, SAV, PDK, ECP, PIE, PBI, TYS, MEM, DAL, ISM, SRQ, JAX, BNA, CLT, GSO, MCO, ATL, AHN, RSW, SUA, SDF, FTY, IND, MLB, FLL, CMH, SFB, RDU, MDW, PIT, IAD, MSP, MHH, YYZ, PHL, EWR, LAS, BOS and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Austin is 1 hour behind St Simons Island.
Yes, return flights from AUS to SSI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAX, SAV and HHH. 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 SSI to AUS

St Simons Island Airport (SSI) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

SSI to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SSI to AUS ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 968 miles (1,558 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via HOU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jacksonville (JAX), Savannah (SAV) and Hilton Head Island (HHH).