Is a 3-Hour Layover Enough at AUS?
Austin-Bergstrom International — Austin
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Safe — 5% miss rate
Yes — a 3 hours layover at AUS is enough.
5%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
68m
Avg Delay
Why 180 Minutes Is Safe at AUS
Your 180-minute connection at AUS looks solid. You have plenty of buffer even if your first flight is moderately late.
·Airport reliability: AUS has a 79% on-time rate
+Comfortable buffer: Your 180-minute layover is well above the 60-minute minimum
−High average delay: When flights are late at AUS, the average delay is 68 minutes
Minimum Connection Time at AUS
60m
Domestic
120m
International
Your 180-minute layover gives you 120 minutes of buffer above the 60-minute domestic minimum. That's a comfortable buffer for most situations.
Terminal Transfers at AUS
How to transfer: Walking between gates; single terminal with all gates connected airside
Transfer time: 5-10 minutes between the farthest gates
✓TSA re-screening: Not required between terminals — Single terminal airport. No re-screening needed for any connection.
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