Why go
- Capital city of Texas, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Texas Capitol.
- 3 recommended spots to eat and drink.
- Served by Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
History
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas. With a population of 961,855 at the 2020 census, it is the 12th-most populous city in the U.S., fifth-most populous city in Texas, and second-most populous U.S. state capital, while the Austin metro area with an estimated 2.55 million residents is the 25th-largest metropolitan area in the nation. Austin is the county seat and most populous city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it has been one of the fastest-growing large cities in the United States since 2010.
Must-see attractions
Eat & drink
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 19 airlines, 42 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 735, 737-800) · 22 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Fort Lauderdale, Harlingen, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Lubbock, Nashville, New Orleans, Newark, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego, San Jose, Tampa, Washington
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-700, 735, 73C) · 10 routes: Atlanta, Cancun, Chicago*, Denver*, El Paso*, Harlingen*, Oakland*, Orlando*, Sacramento*, San Jose*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, M83, A319, MD-80, 787, CRJ-900…) · 9 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, London, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (737-900, A320, 737-800, CRJ-700, A319, 737-700…) · 9 routes: Cancun, Chicago, Cleveland*, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles*, Newark, San Francisco, Washington*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, 717, M90, MD-88, CRJ, CRJ-700) · 7 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Memphis*, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando*, Salt Lake City
- US Airways US (737-800, M83, A319, MD-80, CRJ-900, Embraer 190) · 7 routes: Charlotte*, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia, Phoenix
- JetBlue Airways B6 (A320, Embraer 190) · 6 routes: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Long Beach, New York, Orlando, San Francisco
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, 737-900, M83, 737-800) · 2 routes: Los Angeles*, Seattle
- Aeromar VW (CRJ) · 1 route: Mexico City
- Air France AF (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (757, MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- British Airways BA (787-8) · 1 route: London
- Finnair AY (787-8) · 1 route: London
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- Iberia Airlines IB (787-8) · 1 route: London
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin America VX (A319) · 1 route: San Francisco
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Regional airports
Further out, but often the cheapest way in — the airports the low-cost carriers use. Each links to its own town's guide for getting from there into the city.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 35 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C, 737-300, 735, 737-800) · 16 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, El Paso, Harlingen, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Nashville, Orlando, Phoenix, San Diego, St. Louis, Tampa
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 737-700, 73C, 737-300, 735) · 14 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Cancun, Chicago*, Dallas*, Denver*, Houston*, Las Vegas*, Los Angeles*, Mexico City, Orlando*, Phoenix*, St. Louis*, Tampa*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, CRJ-900, 757, M90, CRJ, EMJ…) · 9 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Memphis*, Mexico City, Minneapolis*, Monterrey*, New York, Orlando*, Salt Lake City
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, 737-700, A319, 737-800, 737-900, A320…) · 7 routes: Chicago*, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles*, Newark, San Francisco*, Washington*
- American Airlines AA (A319, Embraer 175, CRJ-700, MD-80, M83, Embraer 190…) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago*, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Phoenix*
- US Airways US (A319, Embraer 175, MD-80, M83, Embraer 190, CRJ-900) · 5 routes: Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Phoenix*
- Interjet (ABC Aerolineas) 4O (A320) · 4 routes: Guadalajara, Mexico City, Monterrey, Toluca
- AeroMéxico AM (EMJ, ERJ) · 2 routes: Mexico City*, Monterrey*
- Air France AF (A320, 757, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (737-800, 73J) · 1 route: Seattle
- Alitalia AZ (757, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (757, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Virgin Atlantic Airways VS (A320, 757, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Volaris Y4 (A319, A320) · 1 route: Guadalajara
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS); 39 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: AUS has direct flights to 42 destinations on 19 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, London, New York…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Austin, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.