{ "response": { "Key": "AUS-SEA", "orig": { "code": "AUS", "type": "airport", "city": "Austin", "fullCity": "Austin, Texas", "airport": "Bergstrom Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SEA", "type": "airport", "city": "Seattle", "fullCity": "Seattle, Washington", "airport": "Seattle-Tacoma Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "The flight from Austin to Seattle is about 1,770 miles and typically takes 4 hours 37 minutes nonstop. The return flight is shorter at 4 hours 11 minutes, a difference of 26 minutes due to prevailing winds. Alaska and Delta both serve the route with multiple daily departures.", "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 Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Austin to Seattle run daily on both Alaska Airlines and Delta. Alaska operates up to 10 departures a day and Delta up to 9, giving a combined 132+ weekly nonstops. The flight takes about 4 hours 37 minutes, and typical fares are around $226–$228.", "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. 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_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_aircraft" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Seattle?", "answer": "From Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the most-used and fastest option to downtown is the Link light rail, which reaches Westlake Station in about 40 minutes and avoids traffic. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up on the third floor of the airport parking garage, while metered taxis are available on the north and south curbs of the same floor. Rental cars are located off-site, with free 24-hour shuttle buses connecting to the terminal. King County Metro buses also serve the airport from International Boulevard. For a direct, private ride, pre-arranged shuttles and charter buses are available, but light rail remains the top choice for speed and convenience.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/blog/smooth-sailing-guide-between-sea-airport-and-seattle-cruise-terminals", "title": "Smooth Sailing Guide between SEA Airport and the Seattle Cruise Terminals | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2025-05-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.portseattle.org/blog/wander-while-you-wait-exploring-beyond-sea", "title": "Wander While You Wait — Exploring Beyond SEA | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2025-08-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SeaTac_Airport", "title": "Seattle–Tacoma International Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2003-07-10T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle%E2%80%93Tacoma%20International%20Airport", "title": "Seattle–Tacoma International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T19:20:41Z" }, { "url": "http://www.portseattle.org/exploremore?page=1&tid=125", "title": "Explore More List | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2000-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Average fares from Austin to Seattle bottom out around $272 in late January, making it the cheapest time to fly. The cheapest months overall are January ($284), February ($287), and October ($296), while the priciest stretch is late December, when average fares climb to about $398.", "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 Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "For flights from Austin to Seattle, the optimal booking window is roughly 5 to 8 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to about $249. Booking around 45 days out tends to yield the very cheapest fares at $246, while waiting until the final two weeks or booking far in advance (5+ months out) pushes prices above $300. For summer and holiday periods, that window shifts earlier — you'll want to book closer to 8 to 10 weeks ahead to capture the best prices before demand spikes.", "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 Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "No nonstop red‑eyes operate from Austin to Seattle, but connecting itineraries whose long leg is an overnight flight are available. On a representative day, Southwest offers a connection via Denver with the overnight leg DEN→SEA departing at 21:05 and arriving the same night at 23:05, and a connection via Chicago Midway with the overnight leg MDW→SEA departing at 21:00 and arriving the same night at 23:35.", "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 Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Alaska Airlines and Delta operate nonstop from Austin to Seattle, with 68 and 64 weekly flights respectively, both offering daily service. Median fares are not provided in the current data, but both carriers offer multiple departures throughout the day.", "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 Austin and Seattle?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Austin and Seattle include Denver, Salt Lake City, and Phoenix. These hubs offer broad connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time departures on this route from Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Delta flights from Austin to Seattle depart on time 85% of the time with a 0% cancellation rate, while Alaska flights have a 79% on-time rate and a 1% cancellation rate.", "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 Seattle?", "answer": "June through September offers the most reliably dry and mild weather, though July and August draw the biggest crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Bring a Real ID-compliant driver's license or passport, a payment method for baggage, and any required health documents; visas and proof of onward travel are not needed for this domestic route." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Seattle?", "answer": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is the primary commercial airport serving the city, located about 14 miles south of downtown, and handles virtually all domestic and international flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Bergstrom Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "To reach Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) from downtown, Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20 bus provides the only direct public transit option, taking about 30 minutes and costing a standard local fare. Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are the most popular choice, offering a door-to-door trip in roughly 15–20 minutes at a moderate cost, while taxis are also available at a slightly higher fare. Driving and parking on-site is straightforward with two garages and an economy lot, but garages can fill up quickly near holidays. The rideshare is generally the fastest and most convenient option for most travelers.", "toolsUsed": [], "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" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Seattle airport?", "answer": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Nearby hotels like the Seattle Airport Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle Sea-Tac Airport offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/seattle-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Seattle Airport Guide (SEA) - 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": "2018-08-08T19:18:01Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seara-residence-inn-seattle-sea-tac-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Airport Shuttle & Near SEA | Residence Inn Seattle Sea-Tac Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.portseattle.org/Sea-Tac/Pages/default.aspx", "title": "Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | Port of Seattle", "time_published": "2026-04-18T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seawa-seattle-airport-marriott/overview/?gclid=Cj0KCQjw0PWRBhDKARIsAPKHFGhmUt2mC-WobK99kCuOjPMPOWiTky6Ue8-pBic_4rzWZjScsYnFkwcaAtlOEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds", "title": "Hotel close to SeaTac | Seattle Airport Marriott", "time_published": "2023-08-11T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seattle%E2%80%93Tacoma%20International%20Airport", "title": "Seattle–Tacoma International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-29T19:20:41Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seara-residence-inn-seattle-sea-tac-airport/overview/", "title": "Hotel near Sea-Tac Airport | Residence Inn by Marriott", "time_published": "2024-10-11T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Austin to Seattle are typically operated with Boeing 737 family aircraft — the Boeing 737, 737-900, 737 MAX 8, and 737 MAX 9 are the common types, flown by Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Southwest. On connecting itineraries the long leg is also most often a 737 variant (737-800, 737 MAX 8, or 737-900), though some connections route through Dallas/Fort Worth on an Airbus A321. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the route is overwhelmingly served by 737s, and most flights offer Wi-Fi and seatback entertainment.", "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 Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Oneworld (via Alaska Airlines) and SkyTeam (via Delta Air Lines) serve nonstop flights between Austin and Seattle; no other alliances have nonstop service, though Star Alliance carriers may offer connecting itineraries.", "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", "article_lookup" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Austin?", "answer": "At Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, the only airline-branded lounge is the Delta Sky Club in the main terminal. Access is available to passengers flying in Delta One or first class on Delta, Delta Sky Club members, and American Express Platinum and Delta Reserve cardholders. The club offers a full bar, made-to-order seasonal dishes, and runway views. Other lounge options are not currently available at AUS.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "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://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/AUS", "title": "American Express Lounges at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/travel-security-austin-bergstrom-international-airport", "title": "Travel & Security at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/austin-bergstrom-international", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport AUS Lounges - AUS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on Austin–Seattle flights depends on the airline and fare type. Basic economy tickets are restrictive and may not include a free checked bag, while standard economy often includes a carry‑on but not a checked bag. Checked bag fees apply unless you have elite status or a co‑branded credit card." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Austin to Seattle?", "answer": "Flights from Austin to Seattle typically offer Economy and, less commonly, a domestic First class with wider recliner seats rather than lie‑flat beds; Premium Economy is not a standard option on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Rules differ per carrier; flexible and premium fares often include same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive tickets may not." } } } }