Cheap Flights from AUS to DFW: When to Fly from Austin to Dallas

 

The cheapest times to fly from AUS to DFW are

• August 6th to February 25th (except the weeks of November 19th, November 26th, and December 17th)

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from AUS to DFW is late September. Prices can be as high as $565 for Thursday flights during mid May, or as low as $167 for Saturday flights around late September.

 

When to Fly to Dallas

Flying from Austin, TX (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth, TX (DFW) will usually cost between $172 to $277 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late September with an average ticket price of $182. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid May, with an average price of $304. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $122 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $202 can be considered a good price for a round-trip AUS to DFW flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the AUS to DFW route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the AUS to DFW flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Austin. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.66, which is above average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Saturday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Thursdays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $21 (9%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Saturday and returning a week later will cost an average of $202. Return trip prices are from the DFW to AUS flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from AUS to DFW can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 1 hour 19 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from AUS to DFW? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, China Eastern, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Singapore Airlines, Spirit, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin – Bergstrom International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 190 miles or 306 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from AUS to DFW?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop AUS to DFW flight is about 1 hour 19 minutes.

How many flights go between Austin, TX and Dallas/Fort Worth, TX?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 38 available flights from AUS to DFW.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from AUS to DFW tend to depart late far less frequently than the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 22% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 29% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave DFW heading for AUS about 8 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX is about 1 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• American: 8 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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