⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Austin to Phoenix flights

Austin (AUS) to Phoenix (PHX): 871 miles (1,401 km) great-circle, about 2h 15m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $158 round-trip on Frontier, with 1 stop, departing May 8, 2026.

F9FrontierF94683
Depart
AUS
Austin, USA
22:42
2026-05-08
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Arrive
PHX
Phoenix, United States
Returns 05:15
2026-05-10
Stops
1 stop
Distance
871 mi
Est. nonstop time
2h 15m
Trip type
Round-trip
$158
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Austin to Phoenix fare fly?

$158 round-trip, Frontier F94683, departing 2026-05-08 at 22:42, returning 2026-05-10. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Sunday 2 nights later; the fare was observed 13 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Austin from Phoenix?

  • Distance: 871 miles (1,401 km) great-circle, heading west.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 2h 15m.
  • Departure airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin, United States, UTC-5 on May 8, 2026.
  • Arrival: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), United States, UTC-7 on May 8, 2026.
  • Time difference: Phoenix is 2 hours behind Austin on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 1,135 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F94683, 1 stop, round-trip, 2 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Austin to Phoenix fare compare with other routes from AUS?

At $158, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AUS (median $292). That is 18.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the AUS median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from AUS of similar length: Cancun (922 mi) at $364 and Atlanta (811 mi) at $208.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 13 of 30 AUS routes. It is the 28th longest of the 30 routes we track from AUS.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Phoenix?

Of 12 departure airports with a fare to Phoenix, Austin (AUS) ranked 3rd at $158. Lowest: $48 from Denver (DEN); highest: $409 from San Jose (SJC); 8 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (8), Alaska Airlines (1), JetBlue (1), Southwest (1) and Volaris (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Chicago, America/Phoenix; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Austin to Phoenix flight questions

How far is Austin from Phoenix by plane?

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Austin is about 871 miles (1,401 km) from Phoenix on a great-circle line from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), heading west. It is the 28th longest of the 30 routes we track from AUS. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Austin to Phoenix?

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About 2h 15m nonstop by our estimate for 871 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 1 stop. 12 airports in our feed had a fare to Phoenix; this one ranked 3rd, and 8 of the 12 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Austin and Phoenix?

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On May 8, 2026, Austin was on UTC-5 (America/Chicago) and Phoenix on UTC-7 (America/Phoenix), so Phoenix was 2 hours behind Austin: noon in Austin was 10:00 in Phoenix. Daylight saving changes it: in mid-January 2026 the gap is Phoenix 1 hour behind, in mid-July Phoenix 2 hours behind.

How much is a flight from Austin to Phoenix?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $158 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F94683, departing May 8, 2026, returning May 10, 2026, with 1 stop. At $158, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from AUS (median $292). That is 18.1 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the AUS median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Phoenix?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Phoenix, 8 of the 12 recorded fares were nonstop. From AUS, 4 of 30 were. Routes from AUS of similar length: Cancun (922 mi) at $364 and Atlanta (811 mi) at $208.

Which airports serve flights from Austin to Phoenix?

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It departs Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States, and arrives at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) in Phoenix, United States. A domestic United States flight. Frontier had the cheapest fare on 13 of 30 AUS routes. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) sits at 1,135 ft above sea level.

Where else near Phoenix can you fly from Austin?

Las Vegas (LAS) $320San Diego (SAN) $210Los Angeles (LAX) $268Denver (DEN) $146San Francisco (SFO) $238Jackson Hole (JAC) $581All flights from Austin →

Other cities with flights to Phoenix

From Denver (DEN) $48From Dallas (DFW) $71From Minneapolis (MSP) $160From Detroit (DTW) $174From Salt Lake City (SLC) $205From Chicago (MDW) $216

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