Cheap flights from Atlanta (ATL) to Austin (AUS)

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Int (ATL) is located just south from Atlanta on I-85, a short drive from the downtown area, though there are also bus and light rail options available. Flights to Austin Bergstrom International (AUS), usually last for around two hours. From Bergstrom, visitors can either take a taxi or a bus, as well as any of the shuttle services offered by major hotels.

Attractions

The capital of Texas; Austin has a lot to offer its visitors. The most prominent landmark is the Texas State Capitol, a large building that is not only a functioning legislature, but also houses a historical exhibition about how Texas came about. For those who can't get enough of history, there's also the Bullock History Museum and the LBJ Presidential Library.

The main attraction in Austin for most is, of course, the lively music scene, with excellent music blasting from every bar nightly. The epicenter for the city's nightlife is 4th, 5th and 6th streets, each of which offers a good time to be had by all.

Hints and tips

Austin has good weather all year round, with cooler temperatures in winter, and summer cranking up the humidity; visitors can dress lightly, though should bring a fleece in winter. The city's hotels are clustered around the bar streets and the Capitol building, so bring earplugs.