How far is it from Love Field to Austin?

The drive from Love Field to Austin is about 200 mi.

How long does the Love Field to Austin shuttle take?

The typical drive time from Love Field to Austin is 3 hours 3 mins in normal traffic, and up to 3 hours 26 mins during rush hour. Our private shuttle tracks your flight and plans around traffic so you arrive on time.

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How is Your Service Different?

Any Address - We pick up and drop off at your home, business, hotel or any airport.
Better - most rides are non-stop and no sharing in a Nice Car, SUV or Shuttle.
Flexible - we pick you up on your schedule 24/7. It's also always free to change the date or time if your flight changes.
Safer - we don't leave you at a bus stop, and all our drivers go through nationwide fingerprint background checks.
Faster - most rides take half the time, because it's just you in the vehicle. No need to stop and wait everywhere.
Convenient - Door to Door means no need to arrange or pay for a Taxi or Lyft to get home.
Affordable - once you add it all up, it's the same price or less than other shared ride shuttles for two or more people, or less than Uber with just one person.

Our Daily Schedule (Love Field to Austin)

What is your daily schedule?

We pick you up on your schedule 24/7, and take you anywhere in Dallas and Fort Worth. Our professional shuttle drivers are normally 5-10 minutes early at your home in Fort Worth and Dallas, or right on time at Dallas Fort Worth. You pick the time we pick you up. Normally 30 minutes after you land is enough time to get your bags and find Prearranged.

What is my pickup time at DFW?

We normally pick you up 30 minutes after your plane lands for domestic flights, or 45 mins after for international flights. If you don't have bags, you can schedule your pickup time for 15 mins after you land, or 30 mins for international flights with no bags.

What happens if my flight is delayed in Dallas?

Pickup times automatically adjust to 30 minutes after you land if your flight is delayed for domestic flights at DFW, or 45 minutes after you land for international flights. Please let us know as soon as possible if your flight number changes. You can always text us if there is a delay. This is helpful since airlines don't always update things online when they are late.

What happens if my flight in Dallas arrives early?

Call or send us a text if you want us to pick you up early at Dallas Fort Worth, and we will let your shuttle driver know that you are ready to be picked up. Otherwise, we will pick you up at the scheduled time on your reservation. If it's hot outside, please wait inside the DFW terminal closest to prearranged until your car or airport shuttle is a minute or so away.

How soon should I make a reservation?

Although there is no set rule that prevents booking a Love Field to Austin Shuttle last minute, it's a good idea to make your reservation as soon as possible so a shuttle driver is available and prevent any delays with picking you up. There's no need to confirm again if you've already made a reservation, and received a confirmation email.

How long does it take from Dallas or Fort Worth Texas?

Texas Shuttle trips from Dallas or Fort Worth Texas in normal traffic are about an hour and forty minutes versus three and a half hours on the bus with a bunch of people. Rush hour in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth will normally add 15-45 mins (30 mins on the average). You might think there's no way a bus or another shared ride shuttle company in Dallas or Fort Worth Shuttle would take that long, but they stop and wait 3-5 times to pickup people. Buses and other shuttles also don't leave on your schedule, so you might wait 30 mins - 1.5 hours if the bus is running late. With us it's just you going straight to Fort Worth or Dallas, normally non-stop in a nicer vehicle or shuttle.

What time should I be picked up?

The drive to Fort Worth is about 1 hour and 40 minutes. 3 hours and 30 minutes before your flight is normally enough time if you're going to DFW. Dallas Fort Worth recommends you be there 2 hours early to get through security and find your gate. Boarding in Dallas usually starts 30 mins before your plane takes off. However, one hour and thirty mins is generally okay. Dallas and Fort Worth Shuttle driving takes about 2 hours, then 3 and a half hours before your flight takes off is normally good. You start running the risk that they will give your seat away in Dallas about 40 mins before your flight takes off. Sometimes a little extra time is good and makes your trip to Fort Worth stress free by adjusting for the unexpected.

Our Great Company

With more than 100,000 customers and 5 years in business, Texas Shuttle LLC owns Love Field to Austin Shuttle, and has shuttle drivers all over the State of Texas. Our main office is 10 minutes from DFW and Love Field in the Dallas Fort Worth area.

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Traveling from Love Field to Austin is a breeze with our door-to-door service. Starting your journey at the bustling terminals of Love Field, we navigate through the efficient DFW Highway system, weaving past the iconic Red River Tower before merging onto I-35E. This scenic route takes you through charming neighborhoods like Lakewood in Dallas and Cedar Park in Austin, offering a glimpse into both cities' unique landscapes.

Our service caters to a diverse clientele, from business professionals looking for reliable transportation to leisure travelers eager to explore Austin's vibrant culture. With an average drive time of about 1 hour and 20 minutes, you can expect a smooth ride, ensuring you arrive in Austin well before your appointments or events.

Do you adjust pickups for flight delays?

We monitor flights closely and will adjust pickup times as needed to accommodate any delays. Our drivers are equipped to handle last-minute changes to ensure you always reach your destination on time.

What is the typical fare for this route?

The average fare from Love Field to Austin is around $134, offering a comfortable and convenient journey in our vehicles.

Love Field to Austin: Every Way to Make the Trip, Compared

Updated September 2026. The trip from Dallas Love Field (DAL) to Austin covers roughly 200 miles of Central Texas, and you have three realistic ways to do it: fly nonstop in about an hour, drive yourself up and down Interstate 35, or book a door-to-door ground shuttle. The right choice depends on your budget, your schedule, and how much of the Hill Country you want to see out a windshield. Below, we break down each option with real route details, current flight patterns, and the trade-offs nobody tells you about until you're already on the road.

The Fast Answer: Fly, Drive, or Ride?

Flying from DAL to AUS is a short nonstop hop of roughly one hour, operated by Southwest Airlines. Counting airport time on both ends, the trip still usually beats driving door to door.
Driving yourself takes around three hours via I-35, gives you total flexibility, and works well if you need a car once you reach Austin.
Booking a shuttle or private car splits the difference — you ride instead of driving, you skip airport security, and you get dropped at your door.

Flying from Dallas Love Field to Austin

Love Field is Southwest Airlines' hometown hub, and Dallas-to-Austin is one of its classic Texas shuttle routes. Nonstop flights run about one hour to one hour five minutes gate to gate, according to schedules listed on Cheapflights and Southwest. That's barely enough time for a beverage service, but it puts you at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) with your afternoon or evening still intact.

Sample Cheap Flight Deals from DAL to AUS

Fares on this route move constantly, but recent deals show a clear pattern: book a few weeks out, fly midweek, and consider a one-stop return if you want the lowest total. The following round-trip combinations were found by Cheapflights users in mid-September 2026 and are representative of what's been available:

Recent round-trip DAL–AUS deals reported by Cheapflights users, September 2026
Outbound (DAL → AUS)	Return (AUS → DAL)	Fare
Sat 10/17, 4:05 pm — Nonstop, 1h 00m	Sat 10/24, 3:50 pm — 1 stop, 5h 15m	$167 (found 9/19)
Sat 10/10, 1:20 pm — 1 stop, 5h 05m	Mon 10/12, 9:50 pm — Nonstop, 1h 05m	$167 (found 9/17)
Thu 10/29, 10:50 am — Nonstop, 1h 00m	Mon 11/2, 6:05 am — 1 stop, 5h 05m	$167 (found 9/18)
Mon 11/2, 10:45 am — Nonstop, 1h 05m	Tue 11/10, 7:15 am — 1 stop, 4h 45m	$175 (found 9/17)
Fri 10/16, 6:00 am — Nonstop, 1h 00m	Sat 10/17, 7:00 am — 1 stop, 5h 20m	$177 (found 9/17)
Thu 10/15, 6:00 am — Nonstop, 1h 00m	Thu 10/22, 8:25 am — Nonstop, 1h 05m	$182 (found 9/17)
Sun 10/25, 10:50 pm — Nonstop, 1h 05m	Wed 10/28, 8:45 pm — Nonstop, 1h 10m	$197 (found 9/22)
Sun 10/25, 6:00 am — Nonstop, 1h 00m	Thu 10/29, 6:10 am — 1 stop, 5h 05m	$207 (found 9/22)

Per Cheapflights, fares on this route were last updated September 22, 2026, and the fare calendar showed offers starting from $224 on several late-September 2026 departure dates. Prices change by the day, so treat any figure here as a snapshot, not a quote. Enter your travel information — dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class — into a fare search and compare results before you commit.

What Is the Cheapest Time of Day to Fly from DAL to AUS?

Based on the deals surfaced by Cheapflights users, two windows consistently produce the lowest fares: early morning departures around 6:00 am and late-evening departures after 9:30 pm. The 6:00 am nonstops appear repeatedly in the cheapest round trips (see the $177 and $182 examples above), while the 10:50 pm departure on 10/25 anchored a $197 nonstop round trip. If your schedule is flexible enough to tolerate a connection on one leg, that's consistently where the money is saved. Pure nonstop round trips in both directions, like the 10/25–10/28 pairing at $197, sit slightly higher.

Last-Minute Flights from Love Field to Austin

Last-minute pricing on this route follows Southwest's pattern of rising fares close to departure, but deals do surface. If you're booking inside a week, check the first flight of the day and the last flight of the day first — those off-peak departures are where last-minute inventory tends to be cheapest. Southwest's flexible change policy (no change fees on most fares, per southwest.com) also means booking early and adjusting later is often safer than gambling on a walk-up fare.

Looking for More Low-Fare Flights?

A few tactics that work specifically on the DAL–AUS corridor:

Use a fare-finder tool. Cheapflights' Fare Finder and Southwest's low-fare calendar both let you scan a whole month of dates instead of checking one day at a time — essential on a route where shifting a departure by 24 hours can change the price meaningfully.
Fly Tuesday through Thursday. The cheapest sampled departures cluster on weekdays, with Sunday evenings as a budget-friendly weekend outlier.
Accept one stop on the return. As the table shows, the cheapest published fares consistently route the AUS→DAL leg through a connection.
Set alerts. Fares on this route were updated as recently as September 22, 2026, on Cheapflights — they move fast enough that monitoring beats guessing.

Driving from Love Field to Austin: The Route, Step by Step

If you'd rather keep your feet on the ground, the drive is straightforward and — for a Texas trip — genuinely scenic in stretches. Here's how it typically runs:

Exit Love Field and head south from the airport on Denton Tap Road/Lemmon Avenue area surface streets toward the Dallas North Tollway or I-35E, depending on your preferred approach.
Take I-35E South through downtown Dallas, crossing the Trinity River and passing the Dallas Zoo area before the highway merges with traffic toward the southern suburbs.
Continue south on I-35E through Waxahachie — worth a glance at the ornate Ellis County Courthouse if you stop — and toward Hillsboro, where I-35E and I-35W rejoin as single I-35.
Pass through Waco, home to Baylor University, the Cameron Park bluff tops along the Brazos River, and the famous Magnolia Market at the Silos if you need a leg-stretch stop roughly the halfway point of the drive.
Continue through Temple and Georgetown, where the Hill Country starts to appear at the edges of the highway.
Roll into the Austin metro through Round Rock, then follow I-35 South toward downtown Austin, or connect to US-183 or TX-130 (toll) if your destination is east side or near the airport.

Budget around three hours in normal traffic. The I-35 corridor through Waco and the northern Austin suburbs is one of the state's busiest freight routes, and delays around Temple, Georgetown, and Round Rock are common at rush hour and on holiday weekends. If you're driving to AUS itself rather than central Austin, TX-130 — the toll road east of the city with famously lenient speed limits — can be the faster approach.

Driving vs. Flying: Which Actually Wins?

Love Field to Austin: mode-by-mode comparison
Option	Typical door-to-door time	Best for	Watch out for
Nonstop flight DAL → AUS	~3 hours all-in with airport time on both ends	Speed; avoiding I-35 traffic entirely	Fare swings; AUS is southeast of downtown, so you still need ground transport on arrival
Driving yourself via I-35	~3 to 3.5 hours in normal conditions	Travelers who need a car in Austin; flexible stops (Waco, Georgetown)	Unpredictable corridor congestion; parking costs downtown
Shuttle or private car service	~3.5 hours, traffic permitting	Door-to-door convenience without driving or flying	Longer than flying; book ahead for best availability

Ground Transportation: Shuttle and Private Car Options

For many travelers — families with luggage, business travelers who want to work en route, or anyone flying into Love Field and continuing to Austin the same day — a pre-booked ground transfer is the low-stress answer. Texas Shuttle runs scheduled and private service between Dallas-area airports and Austin, picking you up at Love Field and dropping you at your address rather than a distant bus depot.

Why travelers choose this option over flying:

No airport friction. No security lines, no gate changes, no 90-minute arrival buffers — your driver meets you at the terminal curb.
Luggage without limits. Golf bags, ski gear for the Hill Country, presentation equipment — whatever fits, rides.
Predictable pricing. Ground transfers are typically quoted flat at booking, so you know the cost before you travel. (Exact rates vary by vehicle type, party size, and scheduling — request a quote for current pricing; figures on this page are not price quotes.)
Direct routing. A private transfer follows essentially the same I-35 corridor as driving yourself, with a professional handling the Waco-to-Round Rock grind.

For related routes, see our guides to Dallas to Austin transportation and DFW Airport to Austin, or browse all of our Texas shuttle routes.

Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

If you fly, you'll land at AUS, located in southeast Austin on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base — a quick drive from downtown via TX-71. The airport is known for its local flavor: live music stages inside the terminal (a nod to Austin's "Live Music Capital of the World" title) and local food and drink options including Salt Lick BBQ outposts near the gates. Southwest's one-hour DAL–AUS nonstops arrive throughout the day, and the short flight means you can leave Love Field at breakfast and be at a South Congress coffee shop before mid-morning.

What to Do Once You're in Austin

If the trip is more than a commute, build in time for the city itself:

South Congress Avenue — boutique shopping, food trucks, and the iconic "I love you so much" mural.
Lady Bird Lake — kayak rentals and the Ann and Roy Butler Trail looping the waterfront in the shadow of the downtown skyline.
The Texas State Capitol — free to visit, and the pink granite dome is taller than the U.S. Capitol, as locals will gladly tell you.
Barton Springs Pool — a spring-fed 68–70°F swimming hole in Zilker Park that stays refreshing even in September heat.
Live music on Sixth Street and East Austin — the reason many people make this trip in the first place.

Frequently Asked Questions: Love Field to Austin

How far is it from Dallas Love Field to Austin?

Roughly 200 miles by road via I-35, depending on your exact start and end points. By air, the DAL–AUS flight distance is short enough that nonstop flights complete the trip in about one hour to one hour five minutes, per Southwest schedules published on Cheapflights.

Is it faster to fly or drive from Love Field to Austin?

Flying wins on pure speed: about an hour in the air versus roughly three hours on I-35. Once you add airport arrival buffers, boarding, and ground transport at AUS, real-world door-to-door times narrow, but the flight is still usually the faster choice — and it sidesteps I-35 traffic entirely.

What airlines fly nonstop from Love Field to Austin?

Southwest Airlines operates the nonstop service on this route; DAL is Southwest's largest hometown operation at Love Field. All of the recent deals tracked on Cheapflights for DAL–AUS were Southwest flights.

How far in advance should I book to get a cheap DAL–AUS flight?

The lowest fares in our September 2026 sampling were found several weeks before travel — deals for mid-October and November departures were being found September 17 through 22. Booking roughly three to six weeks out, staying flexible on departure time, and accepting a one-stop return produced the cheapest round trips in the $167–$182 range tracked by Cheapflights users.

How do I get from Austin-Bergstrom Airport to downtown Austin?

AUS sits about eight miles from downtown via TX-71. Options include rideshare, taxi, rental car, and pre-booked private car service. Allow roughly 20 minutes outside of peak traffic, longer during large events like festival weekends when the corridor slows considerably.

Can I book a shuttle from Love Field to Austin instead of flying?

Yes. Ground shuttle and private car service runs the I-35 corridor door to door in around three and a half hours, traffic permitting. It's the best fit for groups, heavy luggage, or travelers who want to avoid both airports and driving. Contact us for a current quote, since rates depend on vehicle, party size, and timing.

What's the cheapest month or day to fly DAL to AUS?

Fares fluctuate more by day of week and departure time than by month on this short route. In the September 2026 data from Cheapflights, midweek departures and early-morning or late-night nonstops priced lowest, with Saturday one-stop round trips occasionally undercutting everything else. Use a fare calendar to scan a full month of dates before locking in.

The Bottom Line

For pure speed, the Southwest nonstop from Love Field to AUS is hard to beat — an hour in the air with fares that, per Cheapflights data from September 2026, have recently started around $167 round trip for flexible travelers. For travelers who want door-to-door simplicity without driving, a pre-booked shuttle along I-35 turns a three-hour corridor into productive or restful time. And for anyone who wants to stop at the Waco silos or detour through the Hill Country, the drive remains the most Texas way to make the trip. Whichever you choose, book with the same flexibility you'd bring to the weather: the best deals on this route go to travelers who compare dates before they compare anything else.

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Pricing / Fares to and from Austin

How much does a shuttle cost from Austin TX?

It depends on the addresses you enter, if it's in the middle of the night or early morning, and the number of people. Check rates by clicking the buttons that say "Check Rates" below. There are different options under "Select Service" like "To Airport" or "From Airport" and "One Way" or "Round Trip". Choose the option called "Any Two Addresses 24/7" for non-airport transportation between any two addresses in Texas. Rates are total, not per person.

How do I save money?

Enter the promo code "ONLINE" for round trips and save 10% for booking online, or book a round trip and save more both ways. You'll also get a free upgrade to non-stop if you use the promo code "NONSTOP". We're here to help; so if you have any questions, feel free call us.

How Do I Get an Accurate Quote?

Step 1 - You can just type city and check rates, but we recommend entering the full address to get an accurate quote since we have special rates for certain zip codes and most pricing is mileage based. Once you fill in the addresses, click "View Rates".
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Step 4 - The website won't book anything until you enter a credit or debit card on the final booking screen. You will automatically receive a confirmation email with all the details after you click "Confirm My Reservation".

What are the benefits of using our service?

Door to door shuttle service is included on all our trips. Usually trips in Texas are non-stop in a nicer vehicle. Texas Shuttle can pick you up Dallas, or your home anytime 24/7. We normally take you straight there, which is very different from other companies that leave you at a bus stop in Texas, and stop and wait repeatedly. We also don't pack you in with 8-54 people you don't know.

Does it cost anything to change my reservation?

You can change the date and time of your reservation at no cost. If you don't know the exact address, you can enter the city for now and reserve it, then give us the full address later. If you don't know your flight number landing in Dallas, you can estimate the time and update the flight number and time later.

Our Nicer Vehicles

What type of vehicle will pick me up?

We send a Love Field to Austin Shuttle or SUV (4+ passengers) or a nice car (1-3 passengers) anytime and take you to any address in Fort Worth Texas, not just DFW. Our Dallas and Fort Worth vehicles are clean and newer. Most vehicles are luxury and full size. We have Mercedes Sprinter Shuttles, Lincoln Navigators, Lincoln MKZ's, and a variety of other vehicles.

Pickup Locations

Your Texas Shuttle picks you up where it says Prearranged at DFW or Ground Transportation at Love Field. If you are in a wheelchair, do not allow your attendant to leave you anywhere except Prearranged at DFW. The signs are easy to see, and they are always at the curb.
Security won't allow drivers to wait or walk more than 15 feet away from their vehicle, so good communication is essential. Turn on your cell phone and take it off airplane mode and silent, so your driver can call or text you. If you don't recognize the number, it's probably your driver.

DFW - Prearranged Limo is located at the lower level of each terminal. Please choose the closest one to your gate and let your driver know when they call or text you.

Terminal A - Level 1 - Prearranged Limo is across the crosswalk from Door A15 and A29.
Terminal B - Level 1 - Prearranged Limo is across the crosswalk from Door B8 and B30.
Terminal C - Level 1 - Prearranged Limo is across the crosswalk from Door C4, C10, C24 and C30.
Terminal D - Level 0 - Prearranged Limo is Downstairs near Door D22.
Terminal E - Level 0 - Prearranged Limo is Downstairs near Door E35.

Love Field - Ground Transportation is on the lower level down the ramp from the baggage claim. Head to the right, and we pick you up where it says Oversized Vehicles.

Our Better Drivers (Love Field to Austin)

Who are your drivers?

Most of our shuttle drivers are experienced, licensed professionals in Dallas or Fort Worth Texas. They have excellent people skills, and are usually very knowledgeable about the area from Dallas to Fort Worth. Some of our shuttle drivers are professional guides in Dallas or Fort Worth Texas. Learn more about our drivers.