Is a 1-Hour Layover Enough at AUS?
Austin-Bergstrom International — Austin
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Risky — 19% miss rate
It's risky — a 1 hour layover at AUS gives you about a 19% chance of missing your connection.
19%
Miss Rate
79%
On-Time Rate
68m
Avg Delay
Why 60 Minutes Is Risky at AUS
A 60-minute connection at AUS is risky. Based on delay patterns, roughly 19% of travelers on connections like this would miss their flight. We recommend at least 132 minutes.
·Airport reliability: AUS has a 79% on-time rate
−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 layover exactly matches the domestic minimum. You'll make it if everything goes perfectly, but any delay on your inbound flight puts you at risk.
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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What to Do Instead
- →Look for itineraries with 132+ minute layovers at AUS
- →Consider a direct flight if available
- →Book both legs on the same ticket (airline must rebook you if you miss the connection)
- →Choose an early morning first leg — morning flights are delayed less often
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