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How much do flights to Austin cost?
Getting from Austin airport to the city center
Fastest options: taxi and ride-hailing services. Best value: Capital Metro bus Route 20.
Transport Option | Typical Time | Typical Cost | Frequency | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
35-50 min | $1.25 (single ride fare) | every 15–30 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
15-30 min | $25-$40 (metered; varies by traffic and destination) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
15-30 min | $20-$45 (surge pricing may apply during peak times) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
15-30 min | $50-$90 (pre-booked; price varies by vehicle type) | by reservation (traffic dependent) | groups and business travelers | |
15-30 min | $40-$100 (daily rate; varies by vehicle class and season) | on-demand during rental counter hours (traffic dependent) | flexibility and exploring |
Notes:
- Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Capital Metro Route 20 operates between the airport and downtown Austin with multiple stops along the way.
- Ride-hailing pickup is located on the lower level of the terminal at designated rideshare zones.
- Traffic can significantly impact travel times, especially during SXSW, ACL Festival, and rush hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Austin
Weekly direct flights
Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Chicago to Austin in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.
| Airline | Mon 20.04 | Tue 21.04 | Wed 22.04 | Thu 23.04 | Fri 24.04 | Sat 25.04 | Sun 26.04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 32 total | Daily flights: 4.57 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 27.04 | Tue 28.04 | Wed 29.04 | Thu 30.04 | Fri 01.05 | Sat 02.05 | Sun 03.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 04.05 | Tue 05.05 | Wed 06.05 | Thu 07.05 | Fri 08.05 | Sat 09.05 | Sun 10.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
| Airline | Mon 11.05 | Tue 12.05 | Wed 13.05 | Thu 14.05 | Fri 15.05 | Sat 16.05 | Sun 17.05 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | |
| 1 | --- | --- | --- | 1 | --- | --- | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |
| Weekly flights: 33 total | Daily flights: 4.71 average | Most flights: Monday 5 flights |
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Austin
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No |
| JetBlue Airways | JBU | B6 | No |
| Avianca | AVA | AV | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Austin
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 15°C | 6°C |
| February | 17°C | 8°C |
| March | 22°C | 11°C |
| April | 25°C | 15°C |
| May | 29°C | 19°C |
| June | 33°C | 22°C |
| July | 35°C | 24°C |
| August | 36°C | 24°C |
| September | 32°C | 22°C |
| October | 27°C | 17°C |
| November | 21°C | 11°C |
| December | 17°C | 8°C |
14 day forecast
Austin travel tips
Choose subway to get around Austin fast
The most convenient way to get around Austin is by subway. It’s not expensive, fast and quite comfortable. To get a detailed route map, visit the Capital Metro Transit Store located in the city centre. You may also find the Austin subway map on the Internet. Choose a metro to get to any attraction without any traffic jams.
Experience axe throwing, the unusual activity of Austin origin
No doubt, Austin is kept weird properly. Axe throwing is one more popular activity here. Once it was an entertainment of the ancient Indians, now it has grown into an international sport with championships. There are such clubs all over America where people throw axes cheerfully. Anyone can try it. They say it’s quite fun. Try this unusual activity as well!
Challenge yourself in the escape room in Austin
Austin is known for its superb escape rooms. The Escape Game Austin, a top company in this sphere, does everything possible to maintain this flawless reputation. They offer really cool challenges. It’s high time you tried an escape room in Austin!
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