Book Southwest Flights to Austin

Southwest has been flying to Austin-Bergstrom for nearly 50 years. The airport features live music stages fitting for the Live Music Capital of the World. Book through Mundo Trip to find the best Southwest fares to Austin, and try to avoid SXSW week if you want lower prices.

Southwest Airlines Flight Details and Travel Information for Flights to Austin

Flight Time: 1.5 to 4.5 hours (nonstop)

Cheapest Months: January, February, September

Departure Airports: Dallas Love Field (DAL), Denver International Airport (DEN), Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Seat Options: Extra Legroom, Preferred, Standard (single cabin, no traditional classes)

Time Zone: Central Time (CT) (-1 hr from New York / +2 hrs from Los Angeles)

US Departure Airports for Southwest Flights to Austin

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Dallas Love Field (DAL)

The shortest route on this list, Love Field to Austin is about 1 hour nonstop. Southwest runs very frequent daily service between these Texas cities.

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver to Austin takes about 2 hours 40 minutes nonstop. Multiple daily flights connect the Mountain West with the Texas capital.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

Hobby to Austin is roughly 50 minutes nonstop, one of the shortest Southwest flights. Very frequent daily service on this intra-Texas route.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Midway to Austin runs about 2 hours 40 minutes nonstop. Southwest offers daily flights on this popular route.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX to Austin takes about 3 hours nonstop. Daily service connects the West Coast with Austin's tech and music scene.

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando to Austin is roughly 2 hours 30 minutes nonstop. Southwest recently increased frequencies on this route for 2026.

Austin Airport Arrival Guide for Southwest Flights

All Southwest flights to Austin arrive at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, located about 8 miles southeast of downtown Austin. Austin-Bergstrom was built on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base. Southwest has been flying here for nearly 50 years. The airport has live music stages throughout the terminal, fitting for the Live Music Capital of the World.

Terminal: Austin-Bergstrom has one terminal, the Barbara Jordan Terminal, with multiple concourses
Transport to Downtown: Capital Metro Route 20 bus runs about 30 minutes to downtown for $1.25; taxi/rideshare about $20 to $30
Rental Cars: Rental car center is located within the airport complex
Transfer Time to Downtown/6th Street: About 15 to 20 minutes by car

Ground transportation options from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport include Capital Metro Route 20 ($1.25 to downtown, about 30 minutes), taxis, rideshare, rental cars.

Best Time to Book Southwest Flights to Austin

Cheapest Months to Travel

January, February, September tend to have the lowest fares for Southwest flights to Austin. Demand drops off and you'll find better seat availability during these months.

Peak Travel Seasons to Avoid

SXSW (mid-March), Austin City Limits Festival (October), Formula 1 US Grand Prix (October), and summer months all drive prices up significantly.

Best Time to Book

4 to 8 weeks ahead for regular travel. For SXSW, ACL, or F1 weekends, book 3 to 4 months out.

Midweek Advantage

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are cheapest. Event weekends can be 2 to 3 times normal weekend pricing.

Time Zone

Austin is in the Central Time (CT) zone, which is -1 hr from New York (ET) and +2 hrs from Los Angeles (PT).

What Seat Options Are Available on Southwest Flights to Austin?

Located in the first five rows and exit rows, Extra Legroom seats offer about 34 inches of pitch, roughly 5 inches more than Standard seats. You get earlier boarding (Groups 1 and 2), enhanced snacks, and complimentary premium beverages. Included with the Choice Extra fare or available as an upgrade.

Preferred seats sit between the front and middle of the cabin with standard legroom. Their forward position means quicker boarding and easier overhead bin access. Included with the Choice Preferred fare.

Standard seats are located toward the back of the cabin with 31 inches of pitch. Assigned at check-in for Basic fares or selectable at booking with the Choice fare. Same seat, just further back.

Southwest offers four fare bundles for flights to Austin. Basic is the cheapest with a seat assigned at check-in. Choice lets you pick a Standard seat when you book. Choice Preferred adds a Preferred seat and refundability. Choice Extra is the top tier with an Extra Legroom seat, two free checked bags, and the highest Rapid Rewards points earning rate. Mundo Trip can help you compare these options for your specific trip.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Details and Travel Information for Flights to Austin

US Departure Airports for Southwest Flights to Austin

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Austin Airport Arrival Guide for Southwest Flights

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