Austin to Fort Worth flights
Fort Worth lies 276 km (172 mi) north of Austin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Austin | Fort Worth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 203 m (666 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | DFW, 33 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 76101–76199 |
Airports at each end
Leaving Austin
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).
Arriving in Fort Worth
Fort Worth is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 33 km (21 mi) from the centre, whose 13,401-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Love Field (DAL, 46 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 11 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 69 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 33 km (21 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 46 km (29 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 11 km (7 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 69 km (43 mi) | 5,996 ft | 974 ft |
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Staying in Fort Worth
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth. Of the 203 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (117), and 2 are five-star. Across 138 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 69,395 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Fort Worth from Austin?
276 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Fort Worth by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Austin and Fort Worth?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Austin to Fort Worth flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Fort Worth also has DAL, FTW, MWL.
Where can I stay in Fort Worth?
Our booking partner lists 270 places to stay in Fort Worth, bookable on this site.
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.