How to get from Phoenix to Austin: connecting flights, about 6h 25m total

Flights from Phoenix to Austin

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Prices by day: Phoenix to Austin

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Best fares from Phoenix to Austin

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Cheapest one-way $137 14 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $152 14 November 2026, AA Cheapest in the next 7 days $137 14 November, Sat Cheapest weekend departure $137 Sat, 14 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $137

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 25m
two tickets, via San Diego: $169
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 869 mi (1,398 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 25m

with the connection

Phoenix to Dallas flight 2h 20m

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

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $192

Via Houston

6h 35m

with the connection

Phoenix to Houston flight 2h 35m

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

Houston to Austin flight 1h

two ticketsfrom $355

Via Las Vegas

6h 50m

with the connection

Phoenix to Las Vegas flight 1h 10m

Connection of about 3h

Las Vegas to Austin flight 2h 40m

two ticketsfrom $218

Via Denver

with the connection

Phoenix to Denver flight 1h 45m

Connection of about 3h

Denver to Austin flight 2h 15m

two ticketsfrom $256

Via San Diego

7h 15m

with the connection

Phoenix to San Diego flight 1h 20m

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

San Diego to Austin flight 2h 55m

two ticketsfrom $169

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 Phoenix to cities closest to Austin

Phoenix to San Antonio San Antonio: 73 mi (118 km) from Austin, flight 2h 10m Phoenix to Houston Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 2h 35m from $59 Phoenix to Dallas Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 2h 20m from $102 Phoenix to Amarillo Amarillo: 416 mi (670 km) from Austin, flight 3h 55m Phoenix to New Orleans New Orleans: 459 mi (739 km) from Austin, flight 2h 56m Phoenix to El Paso El Paso: 528 mi (849 km) from Austin, flight 15m from $94

To Austin from cities closest to Phoenix

Las Vegas to Austin Las Vegas: 256 mi (412 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 40m from $144 San Diego to Austin San Diego: 299 mi (481 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 55m from $139 Los Angeles to Austin Los Angeles: 357 mi (574 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 55m from $112 Salt Lake City to Austin Salt Lake City: 505 mi (813 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 47m from $156 Denver to Austin Denver: 586 mi (943 km) from Phoenix, flight 2h 15m from $180 San Jose to Austin San Jose: 615 mi (989 km) from Phoenix, flight 3h 22m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Austin?

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 Phoenix to Austin?

Via Dallas: 2h 20m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 6h 25m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via San Diego from $169. 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 Phoenix and Austin?

Dallas (6h 25m total), Houston (6h 35m total), Las Vegas (6h 50m total), Denver (7h total) and San Diego (7h 15m total).

How far is Austin from Phoenix?

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.