Austin to Arlington flights
Arlington lies 281 km (175 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 7 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.
| Austin | Arlington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 388,125 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 190 m (623 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | DFW, 19 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 76001–76096 |
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 Arlington
Arlington is served by 4 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 19 km (12 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, 27 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 25 km), Mineral Wells Regional Airport (MWL, 89 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 19 km (12 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 27 km (17 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 25 km (16 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
| Mineral Wells Regional Airport (regional) | MWL | 89 km (55 mi) | 5,996 ft | 974 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Arlington from Austin?
281 km (175 mi) in a straight line, north of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Arlington by air?
About 1 h 7 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 Arlington?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Austin to Arlington flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Arlington also has DAL, FTW, MWL.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.