How to get from Austin to Phoenix: connecting flights, about 6h 50m total

Flights from Austin to Phoenix

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Prices by day: Austin to Phoenix

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Best fares from Austin to Phoenix

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Cheapest one-way $132 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $152 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $132 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $132 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $132

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 50m
two tickets, via Houston: $196
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 869 mi (1,398 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 50m

with the connection

Austin to Dallas flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Phoenix: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Phoenix flight 2h 45m

two ticketsfrom $239

Via Houston

7h 5m

with the connection

Austin to Houston flight 1h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Phoenix: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to Phoenix flight 3h

two ticketsfrom $196

Via Las Vegas

7h 15m

with the connection

Austin to Las Vegas flight 3h

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Phoenix flight 1h 15m

two ticketsfrom $220

Via Denver

7h 24m

with the connection

Austin to Denver flight 2h 20m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Phoenix flight 2h 4m

two ticketsfrom $241

Via San Diego

7h 35m

with the connection

Austin to San Diego flight 3h 10m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: San Diego International. Departure to Phoenix: McClellan-Palomar, San Diego International.

San Diego to Phoenix flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $205

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Austin to cities closest to Phoenix

Austin to Las Vegas Las Vegas: 256 mi (412 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h from $155 Austin to San Diego San Diego: 299 mi (481 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h 10m from $145 Austin to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h 25m from $72 Austin to Salt Lake City Salt Lake City: 505 mi (813 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h from $203 Austin to Denver Denver: 586 mi (943 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 20m from $144 Austin to San Francisco San Francisco: 653 mi (1,051 km) from Phoenix, flight 4h from $171

To Phoenix from cities closest to Austin

San Antonio to Phoenix San Antonio: 73 mi (118 km) from Austin, flight 2h 32m from $135 Houston to Phoenix Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 3h from $142 Dallas to Phoenix Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 2h 45m from $90 New Orleans to Phoenix New Orleans: 459 mi (739 km) from Austin, flight 3h 35m from $126 El Paso to Phoenix El Paso: 528 mi (849 km) from Austin, flight 2h 25m from $147 Albuquerque to Phoenix Albuquerque: 615 mi (990 km) from Austin, flight 1h 25m from $80

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Phoenix?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Phoenix?

Via Dallas: 1h 5m to the connection, 2h 45m after it, about 6h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Austin to Phoenix with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Houston from $196. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Austin and Phoenix?

Dallas (6h 50m total), Houston (7h 5m total), Las Vegas (7h 15m total), Denver (7h 24m total) and San Diego (7h 35m total).

How far is Phoenix from Austin?

869 mi (1,398 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.