Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): what you need to know
Austin is five hours behind London and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your LGW to AUS flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between LGW and AUS:
Orlando International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Tampa International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
At the moment, $391 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $781. Remember that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from LGW to AUS, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport land at their destination on schedule.
London Gatwick Airport is about 80 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near LGW. Whether you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Book a hotel close to AUS if you're catching a late London Gatwick Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Grab an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rental car and explore Austin and beyond with your own set of wheels. Thrifty, Dollar and Easirent are leading providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about four weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
The address for AUS is 3600 Presidential Blvd.
From Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Austin. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Austin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LGW to AUS sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
Austin has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres east of Austin, a trip to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
San Antonio is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Austin. No journey is complete without dropping by The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.