Traveling from Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) to Durango La Plata Airport (DRO): what you need to know
To ensure you get on your AUS to DRO flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're traveling during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Durango La Plata Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AUS and DRO include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Denver International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
AUS is located at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Of all flights leaving Austin-Bergstrom Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Austin to Austin-Bergstrom Airport is approximately 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to AUS? If you're catching an early flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Durango La Plata Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Durango La Plata Airport (DRO)
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Durango La Plata Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz, Avis or Budget and see more of Durango and beyond.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Durango La Plata Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices generally rise closer to your travel date.
When to fly to Durango La Plata Airport (DRO)
August is the busiest month for flights from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Durango La Plata Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Durango in October.
When booking your flight from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to Durango La Plata Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Durango, with the temperature ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -15ºC (5ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from AUS to DRO sometime then if you like traveling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Durango, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 370 kilometers north-east to Denver to check off its leading attractions. From Denver Art Museum to Meow Wolf Denver's Convergence Station and Ballpark, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Albuquerque is another favorite destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometers south-east of Durango. No journey is complete without visiting Balloon Fiesta Park, Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum and Petroglyph National Monument.
