What percentage of Seattle to Austin flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.4% of flights from Seattle to Austin were direct. This indicates that the majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. For flights with connections, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes may find fewer options available.

How long does it take to fly from Seattle to Austin?

The median flight time for a direct flight from Seattle to Austin is 4 hours and 14 minutes. For flights involving one stop, the median duration increases significantly to 9 hours and 32 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 2847 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Seattle to Austin come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Seattle to Austin are classified as frequent. This suggests that opportunities for finding good value fares on this route arise regularly. Travelers can typically expect to see favorable pricing options appear with some consistency across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-11-17 – 2026-11-23
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Seattle to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Austin

Most itineraries from Seattle to Austin connect at least once, with only 11.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, a typical journey includes 2 stopovers.

Right now, when looking for cheap flights from Seattle to Austin, fares are near the typical level. Prices typically range from $435–$896, with a median of $600. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Austin, the data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $297. Other cost-effective months include September, with a median fare of $337, and July, where the median fare is $358.

A typical journey from Seattle to Austin takes approximately 4h 15m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2847 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Austin

Regular price: $183 - $385

Prices for flights from Seattle to Austin are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Seattle to Austin typically range from 183 USD to 385 USD. The current lowest deal is 205 USD with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 2 to Dec 15.

now $205

Low $183

High $385

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Austin

The cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Austin is July, with a median price of $263. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $619. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $263

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $619

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Direct flights from Seattle to Austin

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Last-minute flights going from Seattle to Austin

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Austin

Seattle (SEA) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$431

$474

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Austin

Seattle (SEA) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$441

$437

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Austin

Seattle (SEA) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$302

$408

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Austin

Seattle (SEA) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$187

$570

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Austin

Seattle (SEA) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$287

$408

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SEA - Austin

Seattle (SEA) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$436

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Seattle to Austin

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$243 → $207

15%

6 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 8

$243 → $209

14%

6 nights

Nov 17 - Nov 23

$222 → $199

10%

8 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 15

$232 → $209

10%

Popular Airports to fly from Seattle to Austin

Seattle - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Seattle to Austin are near the typical level of $600.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $297.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 15m

The median flight time for direct flights is 4h 15m, while connecting flights average 14h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.4% of recent flights from Seattle to Austin are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $205 was found on Frontier Airlines via kiwi for travel in December.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Seattle to Austin are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Seattle main airports to depart from

Seattle–Tacoma International (SEA)

Cheapest

Seattle-Tacoma International is a key departure point for flights from Seattle to Austin.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$88

Boeing Field (BFI)

Boeing Field offers an alternative departure option for travelers flying from Seattle to Austin.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$538

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base (LKE)

Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base provides another departure choice for flights from Seattle to Austin.

📍 ~3 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$1,763

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 (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.

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car, but I-35 traffic can be heavy)

💸 Flights from ~$151

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

$883

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Seattle to Austin is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $573. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally results in higher prices, averaging around $984. Similarly, booking 7-13 days out also shows higher average prices at $1013, indicating that last-minute bookings tend to be more expensive for this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Seattle to Austin is considered to be $435 or less. The median price observed for this route over the same period was $600. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares being $896 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $435 threshold.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from Seattle to Austin, with a median price of $297. September also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $337. July, while appearing on the list of cheapest months with a median of $358, was also identified as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $600.

Seattle to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from Seattle to Austin

Most itineraries from Seattle to Austin connect at least once, with only 11.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, a typical journey includes 2 stopovers.

A typical journey from Seattle to Austin takes approximately 4h 15m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2847 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Seattle to Austin

Regular price: $183 - $385

Prices for flights from Seattle to Austin are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Seattle to Austin typically range from 183 USD to 385 USD. The current lowest deal is 205 USD with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Dec 2 to Dec 15.

now $205

Low $183

High $385

The cheapest time to fly from Seattle to Austin

July

Cheapest

Flights from $263

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $619

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec