Escape Orlando, Fly Sanford
Austin, TX
When the Florida heat calls for a change of scenery, Austin, Texas answers. A city with a heartbeat like a kickdrum – Austin offers live music drifting through warm nights, cold springs begging for a dip, and a creative energy that feels like freedom. The best part? From mid-May to early August, you can escape Orlando and fly nonstop from Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), skipping the crowds and starting your vacation the moment you arrive at the airport.
Austin is a city built for summer wanderers. Easygoing yet electric, outdoor loving and culture rich, it’s the perfect destination for travelers looking to trade theme park lines for swimming holes, street tacos, and sunset views.
Why Fly SFB to Austin?
Flying out of Orlando Sanford International Airport means less stress and more time dreaming about what’s next. Smaller terminals, easy parking, and nonstop service to Austin make SFB the smart choice for Central Florida travelers. Instead of navigating the bustle of the region’s larger airports, SFB lets you slide into vacation mode faster, because escaping Orlando should feel effortless.
Dive into Austin’s Outdoor Summer Spirit
Austin summers are best spent outdoors, and the city’s natural gems are legendary. Start your days the Austin way at Barton Springs Pool, a spring fed oasis that stays refreshingly cool year round. Locals and visitors gather here to sunbathe on the grass, swim beneath blue skies, and reset from everyday life.
For lake lovers, head to Lake Travis or Lady Bird Lake for paddleboarding, kayaking, or simply floating under the Texas sun. If you’re chasing views, hike or bike the trails around Lady Bird Lake for skyline sights that remind you exactly why you traveled.
Eat Your Way Through the Capital of Cool
Austin’s food scene is casual, creative, and unforgettable. This is a city where meals happen outside, flavors are bold, and finger-licking food is supreme. Spend an afternoon exploring a food truck park, sampling flavors from Michelin-star tacos from Cuantos Tacos to digging into some smoky, award-winning Texas barbecue from the infamous Terry Black’s BBQ.
No Austin summer bucket list is complete without Tex Mex, cold margaritas, and patio dining. For local flavor and favorites, check out Matt’s El Rancho. When the sun goes down, swap dessert for live music, because in Austin, dinner and a show often happen in the same place, like at the legendary Stubb’s Bar-B-Q restaurant and music venue.
Live Music, Always
Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin doesn’t slow down in the summer, it just turns the volume up. From legendary venues like the Sahara Lounge to outdoor concerts in places like the Far Out Lounge & Stage, music is woven into the city’s heartbeat.
Whether you’re catching an indie band, a country legend, or a surprise performance you didn’t plan on, Austin music nights feel spontaneous, intimate, and unforgettable—exactly what a summer escape should be.
Cool Off with Local Flavor
When Texas temperatures rise, Austinites know how to cool down. Grab local ice cream, sip a cold brew from a neighborhood coffee shop, or toast the sunset with craft beer from one of Austin’s many breweries. Rooftop bars and outdoor patios make every drink feel like a celebration of summer. To explore some of the Breweries and Pubs available in Austin, check out Visit Austin Texas’ list of here.
Your Easy Summer Escape Starts at SFB
Austin has a way of pulling you into the moment—slower mornings, longer nights, and a sense of creative freedom that stays with you long after the trip ends. With nonstop flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to Austin, getting there is just as relaxed as the destination itself.
So this summer, skip the familiar. Escape Orlando. Fly Sanford. Let Austin show you what an authentic summer getaway feels like!
