Via Air, a Florida-based airline, now flies nonstop between Tucson International Airport and Austin, Texas. The new flights are scheduled for 2 hours and 5 minutes, reducing the flight-time by about half of the previous connecting flight schedule of just over 4 hours.

The Austin flights operate Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays aboard 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 jets.

Via Air’s schedule:

Passengers can book Via Air flights at www.flyviaair.com or through other booking sources.

“This a very exciting announcement for Tucson International Airport,” said Tucson Airport Authority President and CEO Bonnie Allin. “This is a tremendous opportunity to bring the cultures and economies of Austin and Tucson closer together.”