Can I fly direct from Austin to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles are available, making up approximately 17.5% of all flights on this route across the trailing quarter. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, a significant portion of flights will involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long is the flight from Austin to Los Angeles?

The typical direct flight from Austin to Los Angeles has a median duration of 3 hours and 27 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 6 hours and 47 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1994 kilometers. Travelers should factor in these durations when planning their itinerary, especially if considering connecting flights.

How often do Austin to Los Angeles flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Austin to Los Angeles route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This indicates that price fluctuations and opportunities for deals occur regularly. Travelers monitoring this route can often find favorable pricing. This route is one of the more frequently discounted destinations.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Austin to Los Angeles

2026-10-06 – 2026-10-13
AUS - Los Angeles
83% AI deal score
$256
$134
Round trip
2026-10-24 – 2026-10-28
AUS - Los Angeles
83% AI deal score
$272
$139
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2026-08-17 – 2026-08-29
AUS - Los Angeles
83% AI deal score
$301
$148
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2026-08-11 – 2026-08-12
AUS - Los Angeles
82% AI deal score
$386
$148
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2026-08-17 – 2026-08-19
AUS - Los Angeles
81% AI deal score
$368
$148
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2026-08-24 – 2026-08-26
AUS - Los Angeles
80% AI deal score
$359
$148
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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-10
AUS - Los Angeles
79% AI deal score
$320
$148
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2026-10-07 – 2026-10-10
AUS - Los Angeles
82% AI deal score
$265
$148
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2026-10-28 – 2026-11-07
AUS - Los Angeles
81% AI deal score
$249
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2026-09-08 – 2026-09-30
AUS - Los Angeles
82% AI deal score
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Austin to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Los Angeles

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Austin to Los Angeles typically range from $256–$577, with a median price of $362. Current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to Los Angeles? The data shows that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $189. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $193, followed closely by December at $194.

Most itineraries for flights from Austin to Los Angeles connect at least once. Only 17.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Austin to Los Angeles takes about 3h 27m, including connections. For itineraries with stopovers, the median travel time extends to 7h 20m. Non-stop flights on this route have a median duration of 3h 27m.

The distance between Austin and Los Angeles is 1994 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul flight. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul but shorter than long-haul international routes.

How much is a round trip from Austin to Los Angeles

Regular price: $207 - $304

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Los Angeles is $207 to $304. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 13.

now $134

Low $207

High $304

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Los Angeles is December, with a median price of $194. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $611. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $194

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $611

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$557

$288

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$214

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$223

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$174

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$345

$175

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$214

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to Los Angeles

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$557 → $288

48%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$379 → $148

61%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$375 → $154

59%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$366 → $148

60%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Los Angeles

Austin - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Austin to Los Angeles are at $134, below the typical level of $362.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December for the best prices

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $194.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 27m

The typical direct flight from Austin to Los Angeles takes 3h 27m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

Only 17.5% of recent flights from Austin to Los Angeles are direct, with 2 stopovers typical.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $134 from October 6-October 13.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Austin to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient option for flights from Austin to Los Angeles.

📍 ~11 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$135

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many connections from Austin.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$148

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to North Los Angeles and easier terminal navigation.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$168

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

86% AI deal score

$1,336

$557

Save $779

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Austin to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $232. Booking within 7-13 days of departure saw average prices rise to approximately $523, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure could result in an average price of $679. Planning ahead by at least 28 days generally offers better value for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Austin to Los Angeles was considered to be $256 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $362. Prices typically ranged up to $577 for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around or below the $256 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Austin to Los Angeles include January, March, and December. In January, the median price was $189, while March saw a median of $193, and December had a median of $194. The annual median price for this route was $362. These months typically offer more economical options compared to other times of the year.

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Austin to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Austin to Los Angeles

Regular price: $207 - $304

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Austin to Los Angeles is $207 to $304. The current lowest deal is $134 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 6-Oct 13.

now $134

Low $207

High $304

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to Los Angeles

December

Cheapest

Flights from $194

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $611

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to Los Angeles

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$557

$288

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$388

$214

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$414

$223

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$330

$174

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$345

$175

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - Los Angeles

Austin (AUS) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$385

$214

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to Los Angeles

4 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 5

$557 → $288

48%

1 night

Aug 11 - Aug 12

$379 → $148

61%

1 night

Aug 12 - Aug 13

$375 → $154

59%

2 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 19

$366 → $148

60%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to Los Angeles