Are you catching a flight from Austin Airport? You’re not alone— in 2022, the Department of Transportation saw the busiest year to date, with just over 19 million passengers moving through the airport. Here’s everything you need to know about traveling via the Austin airport.
Austin airport serves over 20 passenger airlines with Southwest Airlines seeing the most passengers. The airport has two terminals: the Barbara Jordan terminal (known as the main terminal) and the South Terminal. The main terminal sees the most traffic, including domestic and international flights. The South Terminal is a bit smaller and home to Allegiant Airlines and Frontier Airlines. If you haven’t been to the Austin airport in a while, you may notice some major changes at the South Terminal, which closed for renovation in 2015 and later reopened in 2016.
On-Airport Parking at the Main Terminal
The Main Terminal, also known as the Barabara Jordan Terminal, is home to American, Delta, Southwest, Spirit, United Airlines and many more. There are two parking garages located near the terminal with an additional economy surface lot nearby.
| Parking Facility | Daily Rate |
| Red Lot | $27 per day |
| Blue Lot | $17 per day |
| Green Economy Lot | $10 per day |
| Short Term – Red Garage Level 3 | $32 per day |
Austin Airport Hotel Parking
Hotels near the Austin airport are not affiliated with the airport directly but are located close by. You can park at these hotels and take a free airport shuttle to your terminal — even if you aren’t a hotel guest! Plus, you can reserve these parking spots in advance with SpotHero.
| Parking Facility | Daily Rate | Shuttle Driving Time | Free Shuttle |
| Courtyard Austin Airport | $6.37 | 7 mins | ✅ |
| Residence Inn Austin Airport | $11.37 | 10 mins | ✅ |
Off-Airport Parking Facilities
Companies like The Parking Spot provide 24/7 shuttle service to and from the terminal.
| Parking Facility | Daily Rate | Shuttle Driving Time | Free Shuttle |
| The Parking Spot East – Covered | $25.26 | 3 mins | ✅ |
| The Parking Spot West – Covered | $25.26 | 3 mins | ✅ |
Parking at the South Terminal
Looking for parking at the South Terminal? The Economy Lot is a great option for drive up at $10 per day. This lot offers a free shuttle service to the terminal, or you can walk. You don’t need a reservation here, simply swipe your credit card when you leave! SpotHero also has a partnership with the South Terminal to help you reserve a parking spot at the airport.
| Parking Lot | Daily Rate | Walking Distance |
| Economy Lot | $10 per day | 6 mins |
| SpotHero Close-In Lot 2A | $15 per day | 3 mins |
| Premium Parking | $22 per day | 1 min |
How to get to the South Terminal
The South Terminal is separate from the Barbara Jordan Terminal and can be accessed by taking U.S. 183 South to Burleson Road. It is not accessible from inside the Barbara Jordan Terminal or from TX-71, so be sure to check which terminal you are leaving from before you head out!
Happy parking!