Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has transformed over the past few years from a mid size regional airport into a major destination with nonstop service to cities across the U.S. And internationally. That rapid growth has brought intense airline competition and consistently good deals.
Why AUS keeps getting better for deal seekers
Austin's booming tech economy and population growth have made it irresistible to airlines. New carriers and new routes launch here regularly, and each new entrant puts pricing pressure on incumbents. Southwest, American, Delta, United, JetBlue, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant, Breeze, and international carriers all serve AUS now.
The airport's expansion has been especially strong for nonstop international service. Direct flights to London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and multiple Caribbean and Mexican destinations mean Austin travelers no longer need to connect through Dallas or Houston for international deals.
Airlines serving AUS
Southwest Airlines leads in departures with extensive domestic coverage. American Airlines connects to DFW and beyond. Delta links to Atlanta and other hubs. United serves all its major hubs. JetBlue runs routes to New York and Boston. Spirit and Frontier compete aggressively on price. Breeze and Allegiant offer unique point to point routes. British Airways flies nonstop to London Heathrow. KLM serves Amsterdam. Lufthansa connects to Frankfurt.
Top deal routes from AUS
West Coast routes see regular deals: Los Angeles from $69, San Francisco from $79, Seattle from $89. East Coast bargains pop up often too: New York from $79, Boston from $99. International deals include London from $399 round trip, Cancun from $129, and Costa Rica from $179. Domestic mistake fares from Austin occasionally drop below $50 one way.
The AUS experience
Austin Bergstrom is a single terminal airport that reflects the city's culture. Live music stages throughout the terminal feature local musicians. Local restaurant favorites like Salt Lick BBQ and Amy's Ice Creams have outposts inside. The airport consistently ranks highly for passenger satisfaction.
Security lines can get long during peak hours (early morning and Sunday evenings), so TSA PreCheck or Clear pays for itself quickly if you fly from AUS regularly.
Austin travelers should also consider monitoring San Antonio (SAT) which is just 75 minutes south. Occasionally the better deal departs from there.
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