Flying from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Check out your options for booking a flight from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) departing from either of these.
1 hour is the average travel time for a direct Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight.
Austin (where Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is located) and Houston share the UTC-6 timezone. Easily coordinate travel plans without worrying about time differences.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the most popular route. There are 56 direct departures a week to pick from. If you prefer to head out later, hop on the last flight with United Airlines at 10:05pm. Go for the first IAH to AUS departure with United Airlines at 7:20am if you'd rather get a move on.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Houston to AUS. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're going away during a popular month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during holiday periods like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Go straight to your destination from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) operate from here.
United Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport leaving from IAH.
United is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IAH to AUS.
The carrier with the best on-time performance on this route is United. Its services land as scheduled 76.78% of the time.
IAH is around 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Looking to fly out of Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)? Direct Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
You can board a direct flight from Houston to AUS with Southwest Airlines. This is one of the top carriers flying this route out of HOU.
On the HOU to AUS route, Southwest Airlines is the preferred choice of many.
With 72.37% of services landing on schedule, Southwest Airlines is the top on-time carrier flying between Houston Hobby Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
HOU is about 19 kilometres from central Houston. It takes 20 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 50 minutes.
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Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure shows how frequently flights that depart from this airport land at their destination on time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
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Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
You'll find AUS at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is around 16 kilometres from central Austin. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is ₹ 6,711. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ₹ 17,974. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Houston to AUS, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). March is when most people travel to Austin. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in September.
When booking your Houston to AUS plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Austin, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 41ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Houston to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC and 19ºC.
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge are top sights which should be on any well-planned Austin itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Austin, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Travel around 225 kilometres east to Houston to check off its top attractions. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection, your itinerary will be busy.
San Antonio is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Austin. No trip is complete without dropping by San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
