What percentage of Los Angeles to Austin flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 43.6% of flights from Los Angeles to Austin have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stops. This indicates that while direct options are available, connecting flights are also a significant portion of the routes offered.

How many hours is the flight from Los Angeles to Austin?

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to Austin has a duration of 3 hours and 3 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 7 hours and 47 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 1994 kilometers, making it a relatively short journey for direct options.

How often do cheap flights from Los Angeles to Austin come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Los Angeles to Austin are a frequent occurrence. This route is known for regularly offering competitive prices. Travelers often find good opportunities for deals when planning their trips between these two cities.

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Los Angeles to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Austin

For flights from Los Angeles to Austin, fares are typically $257–$506, with a median of $345. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding significantly cheaper flights from Los Angeles to Austin may require flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Austin, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $136. Other relatively inexpensive months include October, with a median fare of $302, and September, where the median fare is $338. These months offer better value compared to the overall median for the route.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Austin takes about 3h 3m. This route is classified as a medium-haul flight, covering a distance of 1994 kilometers. While some direct flights are available, a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, and the rest typically connect twice. For connecting itineraries, the median journey time is considerably longer at 10h 13m, compared to 3h 3m for non-stop options.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Austin

Regular price: $181 - $327

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Austin is $181 to $327. The current lowest deal is $150 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $150

Low $181

High $327

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Austin is January, with a median price of $136. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $842. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $136

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $842

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Austin

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Austin

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$443

$328

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$338

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$453

$338

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$344

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$344

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$299

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

$428 → $330

23%

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$425 → $333

22%

1 night

Sep 4 - Sep 5

$434 → $346

20%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$433 → $353

19%

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Los Angeles - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to AUS are above the typical level, with a median price of $345.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $136

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $136, followed by October and September.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 3m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Austin typically take 3 hours and 3 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.6% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 43.6% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights averaging 10h 13m.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on the Los Angeles to Austin route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Austin are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is an excellent choice for flights from Los Angeles to Austin.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Austin.

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

💸 Flights from ~$170

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International (SAT) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Austin, despite potential I-35 traffic.

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Los Angeles to Austin are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $345. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to approximately $643. Even booking 60+ days out can result in higher average prices, around $439, compared to the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Austin is considered to be around $257 or less. The median price for this route has been $345. Prices can range, with 75% of fares historically observed at $506 or below.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Austin, with a median price of $136. Other relatively inexpensive months include October, with a median price of $302, and September, with a median of $338. The annual median price for this route is $345, making January a particularly good value.

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Los Angeles to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Austin

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Austin

Regular price: $181 - $327

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to Austin is $181 to $327. The current lowest deal is $150 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $150

Low $181

High $327

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

January

Cheapest

Flights from $136

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $842

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Austin

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Austin

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$443

$328

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$358

$338

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$453

$338

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$446

$344

One-way

Tue, Sep 8

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$344

One-way

Wed, Sep 9

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Austin

Los Angeles (LAX) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$433

$299

One-way

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

3 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 5

$428 → $330

23%

4 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 6

$425 → $333

22%

1 night

Sep 4 - Sep 5

$434 → $346

20%

2 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 5

$433 → $353

19%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

Los Angeles - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from LAX to AUS are above the typical level, with a median price of $345.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically cheapest at $136

Historically, January offers the lowest median prices at $136, followed by October and September.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 3m

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Austin typically take 3 hours and 3 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.6% of recent flights are direct

Historically, 43.6% of flights on this route are direct, with connecting flights averaging 10h 13m.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one carrier providing direct flights on the Los Angeles to Austin route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Austin are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is an excellent choice for flights from Los Angeles to Austin.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$171

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is the primary airport for flights arriving in Austin.

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

💸 Flights from ~$170

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International (SAT) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Austin, despite potential I-35 traffic.

Austin, United States

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$578

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Austin

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Austin

Los Angeles to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Austin

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Austin

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Austin

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Austin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

Los Angeles - Austin route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $136

Direct flights average 3h 3m

43.6% of recent flights are direct

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Austin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

Best Elite deals to Austin

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Oct 28

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Oct 29

Oct 27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

How early should I book Los Angeles to Austin flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to Austin cost?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Austin?

What percentage of Los Angeles to Austin flights are direct?

How many hours is the flight from Los Angeles to Austin?

How often do cheap flights from Los Angeles to Austin come up?

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Flights to Austin from other cities

Los Angeles to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Austin

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Austin

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Austin

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Austin

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

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

Los Angeles - Austin route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January is historically cheapest at $136

Direct flights average 3h 3m

43.6% of recent flights are direct

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Austin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

Best Elite deals to Austin

Oct 27

Oct 28

Dec 08

Nov 16

Dec 07

Oct 29

Oct 27

Oct 29

Nov 02

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Nov 14

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

How early should I book Los Angeles to Austin flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to Austin cost?

What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Austin?