Flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin

2 airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Austin.

Distance
1,316 mi
Nonstop flight
Varies
Time difference
−1h
Nonstop airlines
2
WAS
AUS

Fares from Washington, D.C. to Austin

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

AirlineFromTo
United AirlinesIAD Washington Dulles International AirportAUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Southwest AirlinesDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportAUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Southwest AirlinesBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportAUS Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into Austin

AUS

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 21.7 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
BusCapMetro Route 20 from the arrivals level to Downtown and the University of Texas, every 15 to 30 minutesabout 35m$1.25 per ride
rideshareTaxis, Uber and Lyft from the Ground Transportation Center at the rental car facility––

Before you go

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

Austin is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C.. Austin uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the Austin guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

As of October 2026, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.

Which airports do nonstop flights use?

Nonstop flights leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

How far is Austin from Washington, D.C.?

About 1,316 miles (2,118 km), measured between the city centres.

What is the time difference?

Austin is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C..

What ID do I need to fly to Austin?

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

How do I get from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport into Austin?

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.

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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.