Cheap flights from San Diego to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip flights$200
Frontier1 stop26 hrThu, Apr 30 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Austin is currently $200
Cheapest one-way flight$83
FrontierNonstop3 hrFri, Apr 10
The cheapest one-way flight from San Diego to Austin is currently $83
Cheapest nonstop flights$150
FrontierNonstop3 hrFri, Apr 3 — Mon, Apr 6
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from San Diego to Austin is currently $150
Last-minute weekend getaway$364
FrontierNonstop3 hrFri, Mar 20 — Sun, Mar 22
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from San Diego to Austin is currently $364
Cheapest business class flights$438
Frontier1 stop11 hrSat, May 2 — Sun, May 3
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from San Diego to Austin is currently $438
Fastest flight2 hr 40 minThe fastest nonstop flight from San Diego to Austin takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flightsEvery dayThere are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Austin is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Cheapest
Prices in January are usually between $105 and $275.

Popular airlines from San Diego to Austin

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $220
    Typical price: $195–460
    29 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day
    984 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day
  • Alaska
    Nonstop
    from $231
    Typical price: $215–520
    27 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day
    26 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day
  • American
    from $240
    Typical price: $215–470
    413 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day
  • United
    from $235
    Typical price: $215–480
    305 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $200
    Typical price: $155–320
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    SAN - AUSEvery Mon, Fri
    19 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day
  • Delta
    from $261
    Typical price: $235–730
    90 weekly connecting flights
    SAN - AUSEvery day

Popular airports near San Diego

  • San Diego International Airport (SAN)
    San DiegoUnited States10 min2 mi
  • Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)
    TijuanaMexico37 min16 mi
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
    Los AngelesUnited States2 hr 1 min111 mi
  • John Wayne Airport (SNA)
    Santa AnaUnited States1 hr 21 min78 mi

Popular airports near Austin

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    AustinUnited States23 min6 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    DallasUnited States3 hr 14 min186 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    HoustonUnited States2 hr 44 min144 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San AntonioUnited States1 hr 16 min66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Austin

The cheapest flights from San Diego to Austin are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $105 to $275.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Austin is $220, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Austin is $231, flying from May 2 to May 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Austin is $240, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Austin is $235, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Austin is $200, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Austin is $261, flying from May 9 to May 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Austin starts at $200 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Fri, Apr 10.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from San Diego to Austin.
Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from San Diego to Austin.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from San Diego to Austin really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from San Diego to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 29 nonstop flights and 984 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Other popular airlines flying from San Diego to Austin are:
  • Alaska offers 27 nonstop flights and 26 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • American offers 413 connecting flights per week. American flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • United offers 305 connecting flights per week. United flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • Delta offers 90 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between San Diego and Austin.
The cheapest round-trip flight from San Diego to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $200. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from San Diego to Austin is $220, flying from Apr 11 to Apr 13.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from San Diego to Austin is $231, flying from May 2 to May 4.
  • The cheapest American flight from San Diego to Austin is $240, flying from Apr 4 to Apr 6.
  • The cheapest United flight from San Diego to Austin is $235, flying from Apr 18 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from San Diego to Austin is $200, flying from Apr 30 to May 3.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from San Diego to Austin is $261, flying from May 9 to May 11.
Southwest, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from San Diego to Austin.
  • There are 29 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Frontier direct flights from San Diego to Austin per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Austin at price $364 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
Southwest, Alaska and Frontier fly direct from San Diego to Austin.
  • There are 29 Southwest direct flights from San Diego to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 27 Alaska direct flights from San Diego to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 2 Frontier direct flights from San Diego to Austin per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from San Diego to Austin on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between San Diego and Austin start at $150 from Fri, Apr 3 to Mon, Apr 6 with Frontier.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from San Diego to Austin, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between San Diego and Austin start at $438 from Sat, May 2 to Sun, May 3 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between San Diego and Austin start at $200 from Thu, Apr 30 to Sun, May 3.
To book business class trips from San Diego to Austin, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between San Diego and Austin starts at $364 from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between San Diego and Austin at price $364 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Mar 20 to Sun, Mar 22.
To find last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Austin, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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