Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin

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Cheapest round-trip flights$210
Frontier1 stop8 hrFri, Apr 17 — Mon, Apr 20
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $210
Cheapest one-way flight$93
Spirit1 stop7 hrWed, Apr 8
The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $93
Cheapest nonstop flights$240
AllegiantNonstop4 hrFri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $240
Last-minute weekend getaway$361
Delta1 stop7 hrFri, Mar 20 — Mon, Mar 23
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $361
Cheapest business class flights$448
Frontier1 stop18 hrSat, Apr 25 — Mon, Apr 27
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $448
Fastest flight3 hr 15 minThe fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin takes 3 hr 15 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.
January
Prices in January are usually between $155 and $295.

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Austin

  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $389
    Typical price: $340–590
    29 weekly nonstop flights
    BWI, DCA - AUSEvery day
    2154 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - AUSEvery day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $257
    Typical price: $275–490
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    IAD - AUSEvery day
    1105 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - AUSEvery day
  • American
    from $319
    Typical price: $255–465
    1087 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - AUSEvery day
  • Delta
    from $317
    Typical price: $275–610
    886 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - AUSEvery day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $185–385
    65 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - AUSEvery day
  • Alaska
    from $376
    Typical price: $475–1,150
    55 weekly connecting flights
    BWI, DCA, IAD - AUSEvery day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
    WashingtonUnited States17 min4 mi
  • Dulles International Airport (IAD)
    WashingtonUnited States53 min22 mi
  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)
    BaltimoreUnited States48 min27 mi
  • Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
    PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 19 min116 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $140 to $240.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $93.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $389, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $257, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $319, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $317, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $210, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $376, flying from May 2 to May 4.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin starts at $210 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $93 and departs on Wed, Apr 8.
3 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 29 nonstop flights and 2,154 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin are:
  • United offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,105 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • American offers 1,087 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • Delta offers 886 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • Frontier offers 65 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • Alaska offers 55 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Austin.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $210. The cheapest one-way flight was with Spirit from $93.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $389, flying from Apr 23 to Apr 27.
  • The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $257, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $319, flying from May 9 to May 11.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $317, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 14.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $210, flying from Apr 17 to Apr 20.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $376, flying from May 2 to May 4.
Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Austin.
  • There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Austin at price $361 is offered by Delta from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Austin.
  • There are 29 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 21 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Austin start at $240 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Allegiant.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Austin start at $448 from Sat, Apr 25 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Austin start at $210 from Fri, Apr 17 to Mon, Apr 20.
To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Austin starts at $361 from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23 with Delta.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Austin at price $361 is offered by Delta from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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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