Loading map...
AUS → CLE
Which side of the plane to sit from Austin Bergstrom International Airport (Austin) to Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides the most dramatic views of the Ozark Mountains, the Mississippi River crossing, and a superior perspective of the Lake Erie shoreline upon arrival in Cleveland.
Search flights from AUS to CLE
Austin Skyline
Aerial view of the Texas State Capitol and the growing downtown skyscraper cluster shortly after takeoff.
Ozark National Forest
Rugged, densely forested plateaus and winding river valleys across Arkansas and southern Missouri.
Mississippi River
A classic aerial view of the massive, meandering river system near the border of Arkansas and Tennessee.
Indianapolis Region
Potential views of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the structured grid of the central Indiana plains.
Lake Erie Shoreline
As the plane descends into CLE, the vast expanse of the Great Lake and its coastal parks come into view.
Sit on the left for the best chance of seeing the Austin skyline if departing to the north. For morning flights, this side stays shaded from the direct sun while providing perfectly lit views of the Ozarks. During winter, look for the stark contrast of snow-covered forests in the Midwest.
Get eSIMs for United States
Get eSIMs for United States
East Texas Piney Woods
A vast transition from the central Texas hills to the deep, green pine forests near the Louisiana border.
Arkansas River Valley
Views of the winding Arkansas River and the surrounding agricultural basin near Little Rock.
Midwestern Patchwork
The geometric beauty of endless farmland across Illinois and Indiana, featuring vibrant greens and golds.
Cuyahoga Valley
A look at the industrial heritage and winding river valleys south of Cleveland during the final descent.
The right side is ideal for catching spectacular sunsets on evening flights as the sun drops behind the plane. This side offers better views of the sprawling Ohio suburbs and the industrial geography of the Rust Belt during the final approach into Cleveland Hopkins.
Book Hotels in ClevelandDistance: 1,889 km (1,174 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs 31 min
Departure: AUS (30.194499969482425, -97.6698989868164)
Arrival: CLE (41.4117012024, -81.8498001099)
Route Type: Domestic
Thank you for booking your travels through our travel partners. The commissions from your bookings keep this site running.