{ "response": { "Key": "DEN-AUS", "orig": { "code": "DEN", "type": "airport", "city": "Denver", "fullCity": "Denver, Colorado", "airport": "Denver Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "The flight from Denver to Austin is about 780 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. The return flight from Austin to Denver tends to be slightly longer at 2 hours and 20 minutes, mainly due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "Yes, Denver to Austin has extensive nonstop service on Southwest, United, and Frontier, all operating daily. Together they offer around 309 weekly nonstop flights, with Southwest alone running 211 per week and departures from early morning through late evening. Frontier and Southwest also operate a handful of overnight red-eyes, with Frontier's 9:19 PM departure running daily.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Austin?", "answer": "From Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), about 5 miles southeast of downtown, you have several ground transportation options. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are the most popular and fastest, picking up from the Consolidated Rental Car Facility north of the Red Garage. Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides an affordable transit link to the city center. Taxis from ATX Co-Op, Central City Taxi, or Z-Trip are available at the lower level, and rental cars are on-site. For those with mobility needs, a free Mobility Assistance Zone offers accessible pickups daily from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/ground-transportation-barbara-jordan-terminal", "title": "Ground Transportation at the Barbara Jordan Terminal | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Barbara_Jordan_(Austin–Bergstrom_International_Airport)", "title": "Statue of Barbara Jordan (Austin–Bergstrom International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-27T16:13:14Z" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "Average fares from Denver to Austin bottom out around $190 in late January, making it the cheapest stretch on the route. Overall, the cheapest months to fly are January at $192, February at $204, and September at $206, while the most expensive period is late June at $258, with June averaging $257.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "For Denver to Austin, the best fares are typically found when booking about 4-6 weeks ahead of departure, with an average price around $144 in that window. Booking exactly 30 days out tends to yield the single lowest fare at about $140. During summer and holiday periods, prices tend to rise, so booking a bit earlier—closer to 6-8 weeks out—can help lock in a better rate.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "Yes, red-eye flights are available nonstop from Denver to Austin. Frontier operates a daily red-eye departing around 9:19 PM, and Southwest runs three Sunday-night red-eyes departing at 9:15 PM, 9:45 PM, and 10:35 PM. These flights land before midnight, so they arrive the same night.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest, United, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Denver to Austin. Southwest operates the most flights, with about 211 per week, while United runs 70 and Frontier 28. All three carriers offer daily service with multiple departure times throughout the day. The median fare for the nonstop is around $114 on Southwest, $149 on United, and $79 on Frontier.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Denver and Austin?", "answer": "Common layovers include Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston (IAH), and Phoenix, which offer frequent flights, efficient connections, and keep total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "On the Denver to Austin route, United Airlines has the best on-time arrival record, with 77.4% of flights landing within 15 minutes of schedule and a 0.7% cancellation rate. Southwest Airlines follows at 70.5% on-time and 0.4% cancellations, while Frontier trails at 64.4% on-time and 0.6% cancellations.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Austin?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "For domestic flights within the U.S., bring a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry a payment method for baggage fees. No visa, vaccination certificate, or proof of onward travel is required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Austin?", "answer": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Austin. It is located about 8 miles southeast of downtown, offering easy access to the city centre and popular areas like South Congress and the University of Texas campus." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Denver Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "Getting from downtown Denver to Denver International Airport (DEN) is easiest via the RTD A‑Line commuter train, which runs from Denver Union Station to the airport in about 37 minutes and is often the fastest and most popular option. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost, while taxis are also available but generally more expensive. Driving and parking at the airport is possible with several on‑site lots, though it’s the most costly choice for longer trips. For a budget‑friendly alternative, regional buses serve the airport from various points, but they take longer than the train.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/parking-and-transportation/to-and-from/airport-transit-center/", "title": "Airport Transit Center | Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-24T17:09:34Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/connections/", "title": "Connections | Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2023-09-14T15:33:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Automated_Guideway_Transit_System_(Denver_International_Airport)", "title": "Automated Guideway Transit System (Denver International Airport)", "time_published": "2026-06-01T08:54:40Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver%20International%20Airport", "title": "Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-30T15:08:23Z" }, { "url": "https://www.faa.gov/?action=searchForAirport&airportcode=PSR", "title": "Federal Aviation Administration", "favicon": "https://www.faa.gov/themes/custom/faa/favicon.png", "time_published": "2026-07-17T12:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Austin airport?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. All shops and restaurants close overnight, and sleeping inside the terminal is restricted to passengers with a late connecting flight to an early morning departure; others are moved landside when security closes. Several nearby hotels offer shuttle service, though no hotel is physically connected to the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/austin.htm", "title": "Austin Airport Guide (AUS) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:50:28Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/austin-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Austin Airport Guide (AUS) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-08-03T08:57:19Z" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/about-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-0", "title": "About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/aus-travel-tips-frequently-asked-questions", "title": "AUS Travel Tips & Frequently Asked Questions | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://www.austintexas.gov/es/node/90015", "title": "The Fly AUS Blog", "time_published": "2025-08-27T00:00:00Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Bergstrom Intl Airport?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) provides free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminal. A prayer room or chapel is not explicitly mentioned in available information. Currency exchange offices are not listed among the airport’s services; travelers may need to use ATMs or exchange currency before arriving.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/aus-all-accessibility-services", "title": "AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://www.austintexas.gov/airport", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom_International_Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-29T21:19:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Austin%E2%80%93Bergstrom%20International%20Airport", "title": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-23T23:51:00Z" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/about-austin-bergstrom-international-airport-aus-0", "title": "About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "The most common aircraft on nonstop flights from Denver to Austin are the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737-800, with United also operating the Airbus A320-100, Boeing 737-900, and Embraer 175 on some frequencies. Frontier and Southwest list some equipment as unspecified, but the 737 family dominates the route. On connecting itineraries, the Airbus A321-100 and additional 737 variants appear via hubs like Dallas/Fort Worth and Phoenix, though the exact aircraft can vary by day and airline. Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these aircraft, though specifics differ by carrier.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines, which is not part of any global alliance, operates the most nonstop flights between Denver and Austin. United Airlines, a Star Alliance member, also flies the route, and Frontier Airlines — another independent carrier with no alliance — provides additional service. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries, but only Star Alliance has a member carrier on nonstop service here.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Denver?", "answer": "Denver International Airport has two major lounges: the Delta Sky Club in the Main Terminal, Concourse A (accessible with Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or an annual membership, featuring premium food, a full bar, and workstations), and the American Express Centurion Lounge in Concourse C (available to Amex Platinum and Centurion cardholders, known for locally inspired cuisine, craft cocktails, and a family room). Both lounges offer Wi-Fi, comfortable seating, and flight monitors, with access typically limited to three hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-gb/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/DEN", "title": "American Express Lounges at Denver International Airport | Amex GB", "time_published": "2026-05-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.flydenver.com/", "title": "Denver International Airport | DEN", "favicon": "https://www.flydenver.com/apple-touch-icon.png", "time_published": "2026-06-02T21:34:27Z" }, { "url": "https://flydenver.com/at-the-airport", "title": "Exciting Things to Do at Denver International Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-18T15:39:31Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/DEN/Delta-Sky-Club-Main-Terminal-Concourse-A-IgRTEiZDls/", "title": "Delta Sky Club at Denver International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-03-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/Denver-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Denver-International-Airport.h23533743.Hotel-Information?categorySearch=any_option&chkin=2026-07-06&chkout=2026-07-07&destType=MARKET&destination=Denver%2C+CO%2C+United+States+of+America+%28DEN-All+Airports%29&latLong=39.74483000000001%2C-104.94829500000002&pwa_ts=1782175590171&referrerUrl=aHR0cHM6Ly9jYXJzYW5kc3RheXMuZGVsdGEuY29tL0hvdGVsLVNlYXJjaA%3D%3D®ionId=6139084&rfrr=HSR&rm1=a2&searchId=b9103c12-38ab-46f5-86a7-f3447411bdbe&selectedRatePlan=383244565&selectedRoomType=218717901&sort=RECOMMENDED&top_cur=USD&top_dp=126&useRewards=false&x_pwa=1", "title": "Sleep Inn & Suites Denver International Airport", "favicon": "https://carsandstays.delta.com/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-06-23T09:32:24Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "Baggage policies vary by airline and fare class. Basic economy tickets are the most restrictive and may not include a carry-on or checked bag, while standard economy often allows a carry-on and a personal item but typically charges for checked bags. Some higher fare classes or elite status may include checked baggage." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Denver to Austin?", "answer": "Flights from Denver to Austin typically offer Economy and standard recliner Business class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this short domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies differ by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy tickets rarely do." } } } }