{ "response": { "Key": "BNA-AUS", "orig": { "code": "BNA", "type": "airport", "city": "Nashville", "fullCity": "Nashville, Tennessee", "airport": "Nashville 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 Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "The flight from Nashville to Austin is about 760 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 2 hours and 20 minutes. The return flight takes about 2 hours and 5 minutes, so the eastbound leg is slightly shorter.", "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 Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "Yes, nonstop flights from Nashville (BNA) to Austin (AUS) run daily on both Southwest and Delta (operated by SkyWest). Southwest dominates with up to 176 flights a week, while Delta Connection offers about 40 weekly departures. The flight takes roughly 2 hours and 20 minutes.", "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 Austin?", "answer": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offers several ground transportation options to downtown Austin, including rideshare (Uber/Lyft), taxis, CapMetro public buses (high-frequency Route 20), rental cars, shuttles, limousines, pedicabs, and even bike share. Rideshare and taxis are generally the fastest and most convenient, with pick-up located under the Consolidated Rental Car Facility behind the Red Garage, while CapMetro Route 20 provides the most affordable mass transit option. Rideshare is the most commonly used mode, favored for its balance of speed, convenience, and cost, though rental cars are popular for visitors planning to explore beyond downtown. Taxis are available but less frequently used than rideshare due to higher fares and less predictable availability. Rental car facilities are consolidated and easily accessible via tram from the terminal, making self-driving a solid choice for longer stays.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/department/getting-around-austin", "title": "Getting Around Austin | Austin Center for Events | AustinTexas.gov", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon.ico" }, { "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://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": "http://www.austintexas.gov/airport", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "http://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": "2026-09-14T00:16:07Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "Average fares from Nashville to Austin bottom out around $224 in early February, with February, September, and October the cheapest months overall at roughly $232–233. The most expensive stretch is late December, where average fares climb to about $279, and December is also the priciest month at $269.", "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 Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "Book flights from Nashville to Austin roughly 4 to 7 weeks before departure for the best fares, with the absolute lowest prices around 35 days out at about $163. Booking much earlier than that tends to cost more, with fares climbing above $300 at the 180-day mark, and the same general window applies for summer and holiday travel, though demand around those periods can push prices higher across the board.", "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 Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "Yes, Southwest operates nonstop red-eye flights from Nashville (BNA) to Austin (AUS) daily, with departures clustered between roughly 9:05 PM and 10:45 PM. These flights are short hops that land the same night, typically arriving in Austin around midnight.", "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 Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the dominant carrier on the Nashville to Austin route, offering 176 weekly nonstop flights, while Delta Connection (operated by Republic Airways) adds 40 weekly nonstops. Both airlines fly the route daily, with Southwest departures spread throughout the day from early morning until late evening and Delta operating a mix of morning, midday, and evening departures.", "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 Nashville and Austin?", "answer": "Common layover hubs between Nashville and Austin include Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston Intercontinental, and Atlanta. These airports offer frequent flights, efficient connections, and keep total travel time competitive on this domestic route. Visa‑free transit is irrelevant for this U.S. domestic itinerary." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "On the Nashville-to-Austin route, Southwest flights arrive on time 81% of the time with a 0% cancellation rate, while Delta Connection flights operated by SkyWest achieve 80% on-time arrivals and also a 0% 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 Austin?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds, avoiding the extreme summer heat." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "For a domestic flight from Nashville to Austin, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, and carry a payment method for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Austin?", "answer": "Austin has only one commercial airport, Austin-Bergstrom International, located about 8 miles southeast of downtown. It serves all airlines flying to the city, including major carriers and low-cost options." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Nashville Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Nashville, the most affordable option is the WeGo Route 18 bus, which connects the city center directly to Nashville International Airport. Taxis and ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are available at the Ground Transportation Center on Level 1 of Terminal Garage 2, offering a faster and more convenient trip. Driving yourself is also straightforward via I-40 or Donelson Pike, with on-site parking at the terminal garages. Ride-share or taxi is typically the fastest and most popular choice for travelers, while the bus is the most budget-friendly.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_International_Airport", "title": "Nashville International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:04:55Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville–Atlanta_passenger_rail", "title": "Nashville–Atlanta passenger rail", "time_published": "2026-07-25T16:54:36Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNA_Records", "title": "BNA Records", "time_published": "2025-12-19T01:26:45Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Austin airport?", "answer": "There is a hotel directly connected to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport, and several other hotels nearby offer free airport shuttles. The connected hotel is not named in the guide, but nearby options include Hyatt Place, Hilton Austin Airport, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport East, Four Points by Sheraton, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham, Aloft Austin Airport, Tru by Hilton, and Cambria Hotel. These hotels are located within 0.6 to 1.8 miles of the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "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://www.sleepinginairports.net/usa/austin.htm", "title": "Austin Airport Guide (AUS) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2026-04-13T20:50:28Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Bergstrom Intl Airport?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport offers free Wi‑Fi throughout the Barbara Jordan Terminal, with a hearing loop located on the east side near Gates 1–12. The airport provides a range of accessibility services, including wheelchair assistance, accessible elevators, and visual interpreting through the Aira app. Currency exchange offices and prayer rooms are not part of the terminal's publicly listed passenger amenities.", "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://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": "http://www.austintexas.gov/airport", "title": "Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Airport", "favicon": "http://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png" }, { "url": "https://austintexas.gov/page/south-terminal-aus", "title": "South Terminal at AUS | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png", "time_published": "2026-04-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "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" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Nashville and Austin airports?", "answer": "At Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the AUS For All program provides accessible walkways with contrasting surfaces, escorts for travelers with visual or mobility impairments, wheelchair-accessible shuttles, a Mobility Assistance Zone for rideshare and taxi pick-up, and an accessible companion care restroom near Gate 11. Airlines at Austin offer wheelchair service from curb to aircraft, and TSA Cares can be booked 72 hours before a flight for additional security screening assistance. For Nashville International Airport, travelers should arrange mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before departure.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_International_Airport", "title": "Nashville International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:04:55Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BNA_Records", "title": "BNA Records", "time_published": "2025-12-19T01:26:45Z" }, { "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://austintexas.gov/blog/equitable-navigation-aus-accessibility-services-our-passengers-visible-and-non-visible-disabilities", "title": "Equitable Navigation at AUS: Accessibility Services for Our Passengers with Visible and Non-visible Disabilities | Airport", "favicon": "https://austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.png", "time_published": "2023-09-21T22:15:41Z" }, { "url": "https://www.austintexas.gov/page/accessibility", "title": "Accessibility | Airport", "favicon": "https://www.austintexas.gov/themes/custom/coa_sitestudio_theme/images/favicon/favicon-airport.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://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" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates the most flights on the Nashville to Austin route, using Boeing 737 family aircraft including the Boeing 737-700 and Boeing 737 MAX 8. Delta Connection, operated by SkyWest, flies Embraer E175 regional jets on this route as well.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines (WN) operates most nonstop flights on this route and belongs to no global alliance, while Delta (DL, operated by SkyWest as Delta Connection) is a SkyTeam member. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but no Oneworld or Star Alliance carriers fly it nonstop.", "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 Nashville?", "answer": "When departing from Nashville International Airport, travelers can access the American Airlines Admirals Club in Concourse C, after security on the mezzanine level between gates C14 and C16, offering complimentary food and drinks, a full service bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Delta Sky Club is located in the North Terminal, Concourse B. Minute Suites are available in the South Terminal, Concourse D.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BNA", "title": "American Express Lounges at Nashville International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/nashville-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Nashville (BNA) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "favicon": "https://www.delta.com/content/dam/delta-applications/dlhome/favicon.ico" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/airportAmenities/bna-club.jsp", "title": "Nashville, TN (BNA)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-au/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BNA", "title": "American Express Lounges at Nashville International Airport | Amex AU", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nashville_International_Airport", "title": "Nashville International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-16T00:04:55Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "On Nashville–Austin flights, baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy often excludes a carry‑on and charges for checked bags, while standard economy typically allows a carry‑on and personal item, with checked bags available for a fee. Premium cabins usually include more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Nashville to Austin?", "answer": "On this domestic route, you'll typically find Economy and standard recliner First Class; flat-bed Business and Premium Economy are not offered." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and higher cabin tickets generally allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy fares typically do not." } } } }