Austin to Laredo flights
Laredo lies 352 km (219 mi) south-west 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 12 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 | Laredo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 256,153 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 132 m (433 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | LRD, 6 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 78040–78046 |
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 Laredo
Laredo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Laredo International Airport (LRD), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,743 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Quetzalcóatl International Airport (NLD, 9 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laredo International Airport (regional) | LRD | 6 km (4 mi) | 8,743 ft | 508 ft |
| Quetzalcóatl International Airport (regional) | NLD | 9 km (6 mi) | 6,562 ft | 484 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Laredo from Austin?
352 km (219 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Laredo by air?
About 1 h 12 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 Laredo?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Austin to Laredo flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Laredo International Airport (LRD); Laredo also has NLD.
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.