{ "response": { "Key": "FLL-AUS", "orig": { "code": "FLL", "type": "airport", "city": "Fort Lauderdale", "fullCity": "Fort Lauderdale, Florida", "airport": "Hollywood 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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "The nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale to Austin is about 1,100 miles and typically takes 3 hours. On the return, the flight is a bit shorter at 2 hours and 45 minutes, with the westbound leg being the longer direction 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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "Yes, Southwest Airlines flies nonstop from Fort Lauderdale to Austin with 29 weekly flights operating daily. Departures are spread throughout the day from early morning through evening, and the flight takes about 3 hours.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Austin?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offers several ground transportation options, including CapMetro public buses (high-frequency Route 20), rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, taxis, rental cars, shuttles, pedicabs, limousines, and charter services. Rideshare and taxis pick up under the Consolidated Rental Car Facility behind the Red Garage, accessible by tram. CapMetro bus is the main public transit option, while rideshare is generally the most used and fastest way to downtown, taking about 15–25 minutes depending on traffic. Rental cars are available from the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, and taxis are also an option, though rideshare tends to be more popular.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "Average fares from Fort Lauderdale to Austin bottom out around $171 in late January, with the cheapest months overall being February at $176, January at $181, and October at $191. The most expensive stretch is late December, where average fares climb to about $241, and the priciest months are June and July at $232, followed by December at $229.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "For flights from Fort Lauderdale to Austin, the optimal booking window is roughly 3 to 6 weeks before departure, when average fares hover around $138. Booking exactly 30 days out offers the cheapest single price at about $132, while booking much earlier — say 180 days ahead — can cost over $300. For summer and holiday periods, demand typically pushes fares higher, so booking slightly earlier within that 3–6 week range, or even a bit sooner, is wise.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "No overnight (red‑eye) flights operate from Fort Lauderdale to Austin — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg were found.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates non‑stop between Fort Lauderdale and Austin, with 29 weekly flights departing daily at various times from early morning through evening.", "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 Fort Lauderdale and Austin?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston. Atlanta offers broad connections with minimal detour, while Dallas and Houston provide efficient transfers and keep total travel time competitive on this domestic route." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "On the Fort Lauderdale to Austin route, Southwest Airlines posts an on-time arrival rate of 82.7% and a cancellation rate of just 0.4%.", "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 crowds, avoiding the summer heat and festival spikes." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, 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-Bergstrom International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Austin. It is located about 8 miles southeast of downtown and is convenient for all visitors." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hollywood Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Fort Lauderdale, you can reach FLL by Broward County Transit Route 1 bus, which stops at the Rental Car Center, or by Tri-Rail commuter train with a free shuttle from the airport station at Dania Beach. Ride-share and taxis are also readily available for a faster, more direct trip, while driving yourself means using the airport's parking garages or lots. The Tri-Rail shuttle and BCT bus are the cheapest options, but ride-share or taxi is generally fastest and most popular for travelers with luggage.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/Airport/passengers/Transportation/Pages/PublicTransportation.aspx", "title": "Transportation Public Transportation", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Transportation", "title": "Transportation", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Transportation/rentalcars", "title": "Rental Cars", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx", "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Austin airport?", "answer": "Austin–Bergstrom International Airport has a hotel directly connected to the terminal, with several other hotels nearby offering free shuttle service, including 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 nearby properties are located within a short drive of the airport and provide convenient shuttle access for travelers on flights from Fort Lauderdale. The directly connected hotel offers the most seamless overnight option for those with early departures or late arrivals.", "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, so you can stay connected after arriving from Fort Lauderdale. The terminal also has visitor information centers in baggage claim and information podiums where staff can help with services like currency exchange, though exchange offices are typically available near the arrivals level. Prayer rooms and chapels are not a standard amenity at AUS, but quiet spaces may be available through the airport’s guest services team.", "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 Fort Lauderdale and Austin airports?", "answer": "At Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, accessible pet relief areas are available outside, and travelers with disabilities can arrange assistance through their airline, with an ADA grievance procedure in place for any accessibility concerns. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers a robust AUS For All accessibility program that includes escorts for mobility or visual impairments, wheelchair-accessible shuttles and trams, a Mobility Assistance Zone for rideshares and taxis, accessible companion care restrooms, and free on-demand visual interpreting through Aira. Travelers should request mobility assistance through their airline at least 48 hours before their flight, and at AUS can also order a free hidden-disabilities lanyard 48 hours ahead or book TSA Cares support 72 hours in advance.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Services/Assistance", "title": "Assistance", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/business/about/Pages/CustomerService.aspx", "title": "About FLL Contact Us", "time_published": "2026-04-03T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://broward.org/Airport/passengers/Parking/Pages/App.aspx", "title": "FLL Airport", "favicon": "https://broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico" }, { "url": "https://broward.org/Airport/pages/default.aspx", "title": "FLL Airport", "favicon": "https://broward.org/favicon.ico?favicon.2gqjcqy8xiyn-.ico", "time_published": "2026-07-14T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx", "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico" }, { "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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates the nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Austin, using the Boeing 737 family, specifically the Boeing 737-700. No other carriers appear in the schedule for this route.", "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 Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the only carrier with nonstop service between Fort Lauderdale and Austin. Southwest does not belong to any of the three major global alliances, so no alliance operates this route nonstop — though 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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Fort Lauderdale?", "answer": "When departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the primary lounge options are the Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2 and the Escape Lounges–The Centurion Studio Partner in Terminal 3. The Escape Lounge is accessible through the American Express Centurion network partnership. No other lounge locations are listed at this airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/FLL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/fairfield-municipal", "title": "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport FLL Lounges - FLL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://aa.com/i18n/travelInformation/destinationInformation/fll-airport.jsp", "title": "Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood, FL (FLL)", "favicon": "https://aa.com/content/images/chrome/rebrand/favicon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.broward.org/airport/Passengers/Pages/terminals.aspx", "title": "Passengers Dine & Shop", "favicon": "https://www.broward.org/SiteAssets/favicon.ico" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Fort Lauderdale to Austin?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on domestic US flights like Fort Lauderdale to Austin varies by airline and fare. Basic economy tickets often do not include a checked bag but usually allow a personal item and sometimes a carry‑on. Standard economy may include a carry‑on, but checked bags are typically available for a fee unless you have elite status or a co‑branded credit card." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Fort Lauderdale 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 common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets may allow same‑day changes or standby, but Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }