Austin is the capital of Texas and a center for live music and technology. Summers are very hot, while winters are mild. The airport is about 5 miles southeast of downtown.
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5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 21.7 million passengers in 2025
| How | Route | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | CapMetro Route 20 from the arrivals level to Downtown and the University of Texas, every 15 to 30 minutes | about 35m | $1.25 per ride |
| rideshare | Taxis, Uber and Lyft from the Ground Transportation Center at the rental car facility | – | – |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Since the REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant license (marked with a star), an enhanced driver's license, a US passport or another TSA-accepted ID to pass airport security. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR do not waive this requirement.
Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons, with highs in the 70s and 80s F. July and August highs average near 97 F.
Busiest: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Quieter shoulder season: Feb, Dec.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.5°F (17°C) | 41.8°F (5°C) |
| Feb | 66.5°F (19°C) | 45.8°F (8°C) |
| Mar | 73.3°F (23°C) | 52.2°F (11°C) |
| Apr | 80.3°F (27°C) | 58.9°F (15°C) |
| May | 86.9°F (31°C) | 66.8°F (19°C) |
| Jun | 93.2°F (34°C) | 72.9°F (23°C) |
| Jul | 96.6°F (36°C) | 75°F (24°C) |
| Aug | 97.8°F (37°C) | 75.1°F (24°C) |
| Sep | 91.4°F (33°C) | 70.1°F (21°C) |
| Oct | 82.5°F (28°C) | 60.8°F (16°C) |
| Nov | 71.5°F (22°C) | 50.5°F (10°C) |
| Dec | 63.9°F (18°C) | 43.4°F (6°C) |
Austin is served by Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Austin-Bergstrom International Airport handled about 21.7 million passengers in 2025.
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US. Since the REAL ID enforcement date of May 7, 2025, travelers 18 and older need a REAL ID-compliant license (marked with a star), an enhanced driver's license, a US passport or another TSA-accepted ID to pass airport security. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR do not waive this requirement.
Spring and fall are the most comfortable seasons, with highs in the 70s and 80s F. July and August highs average near 97 F.
CapMetro Route 20 from the arrivals level to Downtown and the University of Texas, every 15 to 30 minutes, about 35 minutes, $1.25 per ride. Other options include taxis, uber and lyft from the ground transportation center at the rental car facility.
Among the cities we cover, Atlanta (about 0m), Boston (about 0m), Charlotte (about 0m), Chicago (about 0m), Dallas (about 0m), Denver (about 0m), Detroit (about 0m), Houston (about 0m), Los Angeles (about 0m), Miami (about 0m), Minneapolis–Saint Paul (about 0m), New York (about 0m), Philadelphia (about 0m), Phoenix (about 0m), San Francisco (about 0m), Seattle (about 0m) and Washington, D.C. (about 0m) have nonstop service to Austin as of October 2026.
Austin uses the US dollar (USD).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.