Traveling from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Austin's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Austin one hour ahead of Phoenix.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your AZA to AUS flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. These are the top stopovers between AZA and AUS:
Minneapolis St Paul Airport
Houston Hobby Airport
Provo Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight is $138. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $278. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AZA to AUS if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for a flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AZA to AUS.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport.
Handy information about Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart AZA arrive at their destination without delay.
To reach Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport from central Phoenix, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near AZA? If you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
Book a hotel near AUS if you're on a late Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Austin-Bergstrom Airport rental car and explore Austin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are popular outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Austin-Bergstrom Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS)
July is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Austin in March.
Book your flight from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport for August if you want to explore Austin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AZA to AUS in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Austin, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Travel around 241 kilometers east to Houston to check off its leading sights. From The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building to Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 121 kilometers south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another essential stop in the United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza.
