San Diego to Austin Flight Information

The approximate distance between San Diego and Austin is 1,856.08 km. Average flight time from San Diego to Austin is around 3 hours 2 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand hits its peak in July. The cheapest month to book flights is November.

Cheapest one-way
US$75
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SAN-AUS 5h 56m · 1 stop Sun, Sep 6
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Cheapest round-trip
US$146
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines SAN-AUS 5h 56m · 2 stops Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
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When to fly
January
Cheapest
July
Peak season
Route details
1,856.08 km
Flight distance
3h 2m
Average flight time

Search for direct flights from San Diego to Austin in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$87, and round-trip direct flights start at US$177.

Popular airlines flying from San Diego to Austin

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from San Diego to Austin, including American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Diego to Austin according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Trends on Flights from San Diego to Austin

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Diego to Austin?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from San Diego to Austin, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Austin is January, with an average price of US$116; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$328.

US$328
US$222
US$116
US$10
    Cheapest
  • US$204
    Aug
  • US$156
    Sep
  • US$199
    Oct
  • US$190
    Nov
  • US$196
    Dec
  • US$116
    Jan
  • US$144
    Feb
  • US$217
    Mar
  • US$208
    Apr
  • US$200
    May
  • US$328
    Jun
  • US$286
    Jul

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Austin (SAN-AUS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$75 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAN to AUS on Sun, Sep 6), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$146 departing on Wed, Sep 2 and returning on Tue, Sep 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Diego to Austin with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 3 hours 2 minutes to fly from San Diego to Austin.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Austin is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 62 flight per week flying from San Diego to Austin. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Alaska Airlines: S/M/-/-/-/F/S -- AS3250 (16:34) American Airlines: S/M/-/-/-/F/S -- AA9315 (16:34)
  • To find best deals on flights from San Diego to Austin, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, Sep 6, with one-way flights priced at just US$75.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Austin travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Austin is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Austin on August 20, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$177.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Austin, with San Diego International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (SAN-AUS) is by far the most common option on this route: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
  • The time difference between Austin and San Diego is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Diego to Austin is US$197. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Diego to Austin is US$311. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
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Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from San Diego to Austin

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from San Diego to Austin?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from San Diego to Austin on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from San Diego to Austin, with fares starting at US$141.

US$71
US$141
US$212
US$282
US$352
Frontier Airlines
US$141
Frontier Airlines
Hawaiian Airlines
US$203
Hawaiian Airlines
United Airlines
US$215
United Airlines
Alaska Airlines
US$221
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
US$352
American Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from San Diego to Austin?

Total flights from San Diego to Austin across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Alaska Airlines operates the most frequent flights from San Diego to Austin, with 23 flights per week.

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23
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23
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22
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7
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How many flights fly from San Diego to Austin daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from San Diego to Austin within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from San Diego to Austin is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Tuesday/Wednesday.

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54
43
33
Highest
50
Mon
43
Tue
43
Wed
51
Thu
64
Fri
52
Sat
44
Sun

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices found in the last 24 hours and include all taxes and fees.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.