Golf trips from Austin
Golf trips from Austin sorted by how easy they are to get to. Flying nonstop or driving is what makes a long weekend work.
Austin ranks 26th of 40 U.S. metros in our Golf Trip Nonstop Map (17 of 43 destinations nonstop to the closest airport). Embed this city's card. How often these flights arrive on time: Austin on-time odds from our On-Time Report.
Drive-to golf trips from Austin
| Destination | Est. drive | Budget | Group size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Hill Country Austin, Horseshoe Bay and San Antonio, Texas | ~0.4 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Houston Houston and The Woodlands, Texas | ~2.8 hrs | $$ Moderate | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco Frisco, Grapevine and The Colony, Texas | ~4.1 hrs | $$$ Premium | 4–12, 12–24, 24+ |
Road drive times from the OSRM router on OpenStreetMap data, measured from the main airport, with no traffic or stops. Add time for border crossings. See the Golf Trip Drive Map.
Nonstop golf trips from Austin
| Destination | Fly | Flight time | When | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskoka $$ Moderate | AUS → YYZ then about 2 hrs drive | Year-round | Air Canada, Porter | |
| Houston $$ Moderate | AUS → IAH then about 25 min to The Woodlands, about 35 to 45 min to Memorial Park drive | 1h 09m | Year-round | United, Delta, CommuteAir LLC, American |
| Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco $$$ Premium | AUS → DFW then about 35 to 45 min to Frisco, about 15 min to Grapevine drive | 1h 14m | Year-round | American, Delta, United, Alaska |
| Reynolds Lake Oconee $$$$ Luxury | AUS → ATL then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 11m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, Frontier, American |
| Streamsong $$$ Premium | AUS → TPA then about 1.5 hrs drive | 2h 17m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta |
| The Broadmoor $$$$ Luxury | AUS → DEN then about 1 hr 30 min drive | 2h 17m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier |
| Vail Valley & Summit County $$$ Premium | AUS → DEN then about 2 hrs to Vail, about 1 hr 30 min to Keystone drive | 2h 17m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier |
| Nebraska Sand Hills $$ Moderate | AUS → DEN then about 3 hrs 15 min to Bayside, about 6 hrs to The Prairie Club drive | 2h 17m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Frontier |
| Sea Island $$$$ Luxury | AUS → JAX then about 1 hr 15 min drive | 2h 24m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta |
| Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass $$$$ Luxury | AUS → JAX then about 40 min drive | 2h 24m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta |
| French Lick $$ Moderate | AUS → IND then about 2 hrs drive | 2h 24m | Year-round | Southwest, Allegiant, United, American |
| Scottsdale $$$ Premium | AUS → PHX then about 30 min drive | 2h 26m | Year-round | Southwest, American, Frontier, United |
| Orlando $$ Moderate | AUS → MCO then 20 to 40 min drive | 2h 32m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta, Frontier, Spirit |
| Kohler & Whistling Straits $$$$ Luxury | AUS → MKE then about 1 hr drive | 2h 35m | Year-round | Southwest, United, Delta |
| Los Cabos $$$ Premium | AUS → SJD then 15–45 min drive | 2h 35m | Year-round | American, Southwest |
| Las Vegas $$$ Premium | AUS → LAS then 15–45 min drive | 2h 49m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta, Frontier, Allegiant |
| St. George $$ Moderate | AUS → LAS then about 2 hrs drive | 2h 49m | Year-round | Southwest, Delta, Frontier, Allegiant |
| Nemacolin $$$$ Luxury | AUS → PIT then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 2h 50m | Year-round | Southwest, Allegiant, Delta |
| Pinehurst $$$ Premium | AUS → RDU then about 1 hr 15 min (74 miles) drive | 2h 51m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest, United |
| Park City & Salt Lake City $$ Moderate | AUS → SLC then about 45 min to Park City, about 1 hr to Midway drive | 2h 54m | Year-round | Delta, Southwest |
| Pebble Beach & Monterey $$$$ Luxury | AUS → SJC then about 1.25 hrs drive | 3h 36m | Year-round | Southwest |
| Bethpage State Park $ Value | AUS → JFK then about 45 min drive | 3h 44m | Year-round | Delta, American |
| Cape Cod $$ Moderate | AUS → BOS then 1.5–2 hrs drive | 3h 58m | Year-round | Delta, JetBlue, Southwest |
| Bend $$$ Premium | AUS → PDX then about 3 hrs drive | 4h 10m | Year-round | Alaska |
| Gamble Sands $$$ Premium | AUS → SEA then about 4 hrs drive | 4h 28m | Year-round | Alaska, Delta, Southwest |
| Kiawah Island $$$$ Luxury | AUS → CHS then about 45 min drive | 2h 33m | Seasonal: Mar–Jul | Southwest |
| Palm Springs $$ Moderate | AUS → PSP then 15–40 min drive | 3h 10m | Seasonal: Dec–Apr | Southwest, Delta |
Source: U.S. DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics, T-100 Segment (all carriers), 2025-08 to 2026-07. Nonstop = at least 6 flights a month each way in at least 2 months. Flight time is average gate-to-gate. Schedules change, so confirm on Google Flights.
FAQ
What golf destinations can you fly nonstop to from Austin?
From AUS, there were nonstop flights to the airports serving Muskoka, Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Streamsong, The Broadmoor, Vail Valley & Summit County, Nebraska Sand Hills, Sea Island, Ponte Vedra & TPC Sawgrass, French Lick, Scottsdale, Orlando, Kohler & Whistling Straits, Los Cabos, Las Vegas, St. George, Nemacolin, Pinehurst, Park City & Salt Lake City, Pebble Beach & Monterey, Bethpage State Park, Cape Cod, Bend, Gamble Sands, Kiawah Island, Palm Springs during 2025-08 to 2026-07 (U.S. DOT data). Seasonal routes are noted on this page.
What is the best golf weekend trip from Austin?
For a long weekend, keep travel under about 3 hours each way. Drivable: Texas Hill Country (~0.4 hrs), Houston (~2.8 hrs), Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco (~4.1 hrs). Short nonstop flights: Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth & PGA Frisco, Reynolds Lake Oconee, Streamsong.
How current is this flight data?
It comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation's T-100 data for 2025-08 to 2026-07. Airlines add and cut routes often, especially seasonal ones, so check current schedules on Google Flights before you book.