Austin to Mesquite flights
Mesquite lies 298 km (185 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 8 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 | Mesquite | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 974,447 | 144,788 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | AUS, 11 km out | DAL, 25 km out |
| Postal codes | 73301–78799 | 75149–75187 |
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 Mesquite
Mesquite is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Dallas Love Field (DAL), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,800 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW, 43 km), Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (FTW, 71 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas Love Field | DAL | 25 km (16 mi) | 8,800 ft | 487 ft |
| Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | DFW | 43 km (27 mi) | 13,401 ft | 607 ft |
| Fort Worth Meacham International Airport (regional) | FTW | 71 km (44 mi) | 7,502 ft | 710 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Mesquite from Austin?
298 km (185 mi) in a straight line, north of Austin.
How long does it take to get from Austin to Mesquite by air?
About 1 h 8 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 Mesquite?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for Austin to Mesquite flights?
Typically Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas Love Field (DAL); Mesquite also has DFW, FTW.
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.