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Flights from Minneapolis to Austin are about 1,040 miles. The typical nonstop flight time is 2 hours 42 minutes outbound, and the return direction is 2 hours 45 minutes, essentially the same. Delta, Southwest, and United Express (operated by SkyWest) all fly this route nonstop.

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.

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis to Austin, both operating daily. Delta runs up to four departures a day (including a SkyWest-operated morning flight), while Southwest offers three daily flights, for roughly 34 weekly nonstop flights in total.

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.

From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft are the most-used option, with fares to downtown typically running $30–$54 and travel times of 15–25 minutes. Taxis are available from the same designated pickup area under the Red Garage, with metered fares around $35–$45. CapMetro Route 20 offers a high-frequency public bus to downtown and the UT campus every 15–30 minutes for just $2, taking 35–45 minutes. On-site car rental facilities are located in the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, and several nearby hotels provide complimentary shuttle service. The fastest option is generally a rideshare or taxi, while the bus is the most economical.

References

• Austin Airport Transportation | Texas Globalglobal.utexas.edu
• A Guide to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | Chasechase.com · Published Aug 21, 2025
• AUS Airport Transportation | Black Car, SUV & Van | SuperShuttlesupershuttle.com · Published Jul 22, 2026
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Fares from Minneapolis to Austin are lowest in early September, around $222. September is the cheapest month overall, averaging $223, followed by August ($229) and October ($231). March is the most expensive month at about $271, and fares peak in late March at about $278. The yearly average is $241. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

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.

Book about 7 weeks before departure for the best fares from Minneapolis to Austin, around $186. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $281, $95 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $333. Fares are adjusted to current market conditions.

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.

There are no nonstop red-eye flights from Minneapolis to Austin, but connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg do operate. Southwest runs red-eyes into Austin departing Chicago Midway at 21:40 (arriving 00:20) and Nashville at 22:25 (arriving 00:50), while American has one departing Chicago O'Hare at 21:41 arriving 00:41. All three land just after midnight, in the early hours.

Methodology

Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times and block 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. A flight counts as a red-eye when it departs in the afternoon or evening (3 p.m. or later local time) or in the early hours before 4 a.m., and is in the air at some point between midnight and 4 a.m. local time at both its departure airport and its arrival airport. An evening flight that lands before midnight at its destination is never counted, nor is a morning departure or a daytime long-haul that reaches the next calendar date only because of time zones. Each red-eye is labelled with its timing (for example, overnight and landing the next morning, or late-night and landing after midnight). For connecting itineraries the same rule is applied to the longer leg, from one representative day's flight search.

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines operate nonstop flights from Minneapolis to Austin, with Delta flying up to 27 weekly flights (including one daily flight operated by SkyWest) and Southwest flying 7 weekly flights. Delta flights depart at 10:10, 14:20, and 19:45, plus a 07:00 departure operated by SkyWest, while Southwest departs at 10:35, 10:55, and 12:00. Both airlines fly this route daily.

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.

On-time arrivals from Minneapolis to Austin are strongest on Delta Connection, operated by SkyWest, at 87.2% of flights landing within 15 minutes of schedule, with a 0.0% cancellation rate. Delta mainline arrives on time 75.3% of the time (0.1% cancelled), while Southwest trails at 69.7% on-time arrivals with no 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).

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the only commercial airport serving Austin. It is about 8 miles southeast of downtown and close to major attractions like the Texas State Capitol and South Congress.

The METRO Blue Line light rail links downtown Minneapolis directly to both MSP terminals in about 25 minutes, making it the most popular and affordable public transit option. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft pick up at the ground transportation center, while taxis cost roughly $39–$49 from downtown Minneapolis. Driving takes about 12 miles via Highway 5, with daily and hourly parking available at both terminals.

References

• Taxi Service | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Light Rail Transit | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Frommers | Planning a trip to Minneapolis and St. Paulfrommers.com · Published Dec 31, 2025
• Minneapolis Airport: A Comprehensive Guide | Chasechase.com · Published Oct 2, 2024
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) | Visit Saint Paulvisitsaintpaul.com
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• Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport - Wikipediaen.wikipedia.org · Published Mar 13, 2026

There is a hotel directly connected to Austin–Bergstrom International Airport: the Hilton Austin Airport, which sits on the airport grounds and is the only full-service hotel located on AUS property, just two minutes from the passenger terminal. Several other nearby hotels provide free airport shuttles, including Hyatt Place, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport East, Four Points by Sheraton, Courtyard by Marriott, Hampton Inn & Suites, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Aloft Austin Airport, Tru by Hilton, and Cambria Hotel.

References

• Austin Airport Guide (AUS) - Sleeping in Airportssleepinginairports.net · Published Apr 13, 2026
• Hotels near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, TX - Find Hotels - Hiltonhilton.com
• 12 Best Hotels in Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin for 2026 | U.S. News Traveltravel.usnews.com · Published Aug 10, 2025
• Hotels At AUS Airport Austin Bergstrom Airportifly.com · Published Sep 5, 2025
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• Hotels near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin, TX - Find Hotels - HiltonAustin-Bergstrom Uluslararası Havalimanı, Austin, Teksas - Otel Bul - Hilton yakınındaki otellerhilton.com · Published Dec 31, 2024
• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG, 3102 E. State Highway 71, Del Valle, TX 78617, US - MapQuestmapquest.com

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offers free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal, along with stand-up workstations equipped with plugs for getting work done. Travelers will find live music stages with daily performances, plus shops like Austin Article, BookPeople, and Tyler’s Austin Warehouse, and dining spots including Tacodeli, Salt Lick BBQ, Second Bar+Kitchen, and JuiceLand. There are two private nursing and pumping rooms, and a pet relief area outside the lower level at both ends of the terminal garage. The airport also has duty-free stores, vending machines, and a Global Entry enrollment center.

References

• Runway Reviews: Five Things to Like About Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)youtube.com · Published Mar 24, 2026
• Austin Bergstrom Airport Map: Guide to AUS's Terminalsifly.com · Published Aug 25, 2025
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Food Guide: Dining at AUS | Chasechase.com · Published Mar 11, 2026
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Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) offers a wide range of accessibility services, including accessible ground transportation and parking, mobility assistance, support for deaf and hard-of-hearing travelers, a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, a Navigating MSP Program, and Travelers Assistance volunteers at information booths throughout both terminals. To arrange wheelchair service or other accommodations, contact your airline in advance — MSP asks that you call at least 48 hours ahead, and you can be dropped off at the Ticketing Level, Door 3 for Delta or Door 1B for all other airlines. Austin–Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) provides escort assistance through the airport, wheelchair-accessible economy lot shuttles, a dedicated Mobility Assistance Zone for rideshares and taxis, accessible parking in the Red Garage, accessible elevators and restrooms, a companion care restroom by Gate 11, and free on-demand visual interpreting through Aira. For wheelchair assistance at AUS, contact your airline prior to your travel date; travelers with non-visible disabilities can also order a free lanyard 48 hours ahead by emailing [email protected].

References

• Accessibility | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• Accessibility FAQs | MSP Airportmspairport.com
• AUS For All: Accessibility Services | Airportaustintexas.gov
• Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Travel Infoaustintexas.org · Published Oct 7, 2015

Delta Air Lines operates the most flights between Minneapolis and Austin, using the Airbus A320 family. Southwest Airlines flies Boeing 737 family aircraft on the route, and Delta Connection service operated by SkyWest uses Embraer E175s.

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.

Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Minneapolis to Austin, with Delta operating 27 weekly flights (including some under the Delta Connection brand flown by SkyWest) and Southwest another 7. Southwest belongs to no alliance, and SkyWest is a regional operator flying under Delta's brand rather than an alliance member itself. Other alliances may still reach Austin from Minneapolis via connections.

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.

When departing from Minneapolis, Terminal 1 offers seven lounges. Travelers with a day pass, Priority Pass, or eligible credit card can use the Escape Lounge above Concourse E, the PGA Lounge between Concourses D and E, or the Portal Lounge near Concourses C and D. Delta operates three Sky Clubs — near Gate G17, near Gate C12, and at the entrance to Concourse F — accessible with a Sky Club membership, premium-cabin ticket, or eligible American Express card. A United Club sits in Concourse E between gates E6 and E8 for United and Star Alliance premium passengers.

References

• MSP Airport Lounges: Delta Sky Club, PGA, Escape, Portal & Moremspairport.com
• Minneapolis-St. Paul Intl Airport (MSP) Lounge | Escape Loungesescapelounges.com
• United Club Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN (MSP) - LoungeReview.comloungereview.com · Published Apr 1, 2026
• Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport MSP Lounges - MSP Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Passprioritypass.com
• Airport lounges at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) — The Points Partythepointsparty.com · Published Sep 7, 2026
• American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex USamericanexpress.com
• American Express Lounges at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport | Amex XBamericanexpress.com

Same-day changes and standby depend on the airline and fare purchased; flexible and premium tickets generally allow them, while Basic Economy does not.