Flights to Austin
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Austin is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 12,250-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Bergstrom International Airport | AUS | 11 km (7 mi) | 12,250 ft | 542 ft |
| Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (regional) | GRK | 89 km (55 mi) | 9,997 ft | 1,015 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 12,250 ft, AUS can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 542 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Austin
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin to Mexico City | Mexico | 1,213 km (754 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Austin to Houston | United States | 236 km (147 mi) | about 1 h 3 min |
| Austin to Iztapalapa | Mexico | 1,221 km (758 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Austin to Puebla | Mexico | 1,248 km (776 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Austin to Phoenix | United States | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Austin to Ecatepec de Morelos | Mexico | 1,193 km (741 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Austin to Santiago de Querétaro | Mexico | 1,108 km (689 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Austin to León de los Aldama | Mexico | 1,091 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Austin to Ciudad Juárez | Mexico | 846 km (526 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Austin to Zapopan | Mexico | 1,203 km (747 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Austin to Guadalajara | Mexico | 1,205 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Austin to Dallas | United States | 293 km (182 mi) | about 1 h 8 min |
| Austin to Mérida | Mexico | 1,315 km (817 mi) | about 2 h 26 min |
| Austin to Gustavo Adolfo Madero | Mexico | 1,206 km (749 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Austin to Monterrey | Mexico | 569 km (353 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Austin to Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl | Mexico | 1,215 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Austin to Fort Worth | United States | 276 km (172 mi) | about 1 h 6 min |
| Austin to Chihuahua | Mexico | 828 km (514 mi) | about 1 h 49 min |
| Austin to Cancún | Mexico | 1,486 km (924 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Austin to Indianapolis | United States | 1,491 km (926 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Austin to Naucalpan de Juárez | Mexico | 1,209 km (751 mi) | about 2 h 18 min |
| Austin to Hermosillo | Mexico | 1,283 km (798 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Austin to Shanghai | China | 12,023 km (7,471 mi) | about 16 h 10 min |
| Austin to Chongqing | China | 12,882 km (8,005 mi) | about 17 h 16 min |
| Austin to Chengdu | China | 12,858 km (7,990 mi) | about 17 h 14 min |
| Austin to Beijing | China | 11,453 km (7,117 mi) | about 15 h 26 min |
| Austin to Guangzhou | China | 13,219 km (8,214 mi) | about 17 h 42 min |
| Austin to Shenzhen | China | 13,231 km (8,221 mi) | about 17 h 43 min |
| Austin to Istanbul | Turkey | 10,381 km (6,451 mi) | about 14 h 4 min |
| Austin to Tianjin | China | 11,493 km (7,142 mi) | about 15 h 29 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Austin?
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the closest large airport at 11 km (7 mi). The others, GRK, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is AUS from Austin city centre?
11 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Austin on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.