Austin to Scottsdale flights
Scottsdale lies 1,383 km (859 mi) west of Austin, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 31 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 | Scottsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 236,839 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 382 m (1,253 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | PHX, 13 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 85250–85271 |
Clocks in Scottsdale are 2 h behind Austin right now, so a 2 h 31 min journey lands only 31 min later by the destination clock.
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 Scottsdale
Scottsdale is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 32 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 13 km (8 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 32 km (20 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Scottsdale from Austin?
1,383 km (859 mi) in a straight line, west of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Scottsdale by air?
About 2 h 31 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 Scottsdale?
Scottsdale is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for Austin to Scottsdale flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Scottsdale also has AZA.
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.