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Cheap Flights from Austin to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$238
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$165
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$146
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$186
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$259
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$327
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$278
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$338
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$310
Reno
Reno1 stop$219
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$196
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$238
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$165
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$146
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$186
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$259
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$327
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$278
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$338
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$310
Reno
Reno1 stop$219
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$196

Book Cheap Austin to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Austin to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to California

Mon, Jun 1 - Wed, Jun 3
Frontier Logo
10:42 pm - 11:49 pm
AUS
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LAS
3h 07mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:54 pm - 9:47 pm
LAS
-
AUS
2h 53mnonstop
$135Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Fri, Jun 5
Frontier Logo
10:42 pm - 11:49 pm
AUS
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LAS
3h 07mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:54 pm - 9:47 pm
LAS
-
AUS
2h 53mnonstop
$136Frontier
Wed, May 13 - Tue, May 19
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 9:03 am
AUS
-
SFO
3h 48mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:59 pm - 11:32 pm
SFO
-
AUS
3h 33mnonstop
$165Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 9:00 am
AUS
-
SFO
3h 45mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:46 pm - 11:10 pm
SFO
-
AUS
3h 24mnonstop
$168Delta
Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10
Southwest Logo
1:30 pm - 3:20 pm
AUS
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OAK
3h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:00 am - 4:20 pm
OAK
-
AUS
3h 20mnonstop
$171Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27
United Airlines Logo
11:13 am - 1:15 pm
AUS
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SFO
4h 02mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:41 pm
SFO
-
AUS
3h 41mnonstop
$171United Airlines
Wed, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 9
Southwest Logo
6:00 pm - 7:50 pm
AUS
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OAK
3h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
7:30 am - 4:15 pm
OAK
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AUS
6h 45m
1 stop
$175Southwest
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:02 am
AUS
-
SFO
4h 02mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 12:30 am
SFO
-
AUS
3h 40mnonstop
$177United Airlines
Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 10:54 pm
AUS
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SMF
8h 20m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 3:54 pm
SMF
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AUS
6h 54m
1 stop
$201Alaska Airlines
Thu, Apr 30 - Sat, May 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:50 am
AUS
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SMF
7h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:22 pm - 11:00 pm
SMF
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AUS
6h 38m
1 stop
$204Alaska Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Austin to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Austin found in the last 72 hours was to San Francisco, at $151 round-trip. The most popular route is from Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $238.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Austin to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $400 on average. Morning departures are around 22% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $679.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Austin to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $354, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Austin to California is June, when tickets cost $265 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $401 and $372 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Austin to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Austin to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to California on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Austin to California. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Saturday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to California, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 57% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$66
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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Flights from Austin to California: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Austin to California 
Verified travelerFlew with Southwest
AUS
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OAK
Dec 2024
Get to a VERY crowded airport early. TSA Pre doesn’t help much, as everyone has it.
JustinFlew with Southwest
AUS
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SAN
May 2024
GET TSA - PRECHECK AND CLEAR. IT'S CHEAPER WITH THE AMEX GREEN OR AMEX PLAT.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
AUS
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LAX
Apr 2024
Use the apps so you know gates before you transfer.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
AUS
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SAN
Apr 2024
Austin check in is long, make sure to come early to allow for the crowded lines.

FAQs - booking California flights

  • Are there pet relief areas at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)?

    Yes. SFO offers pets and service animals delegated relief areas in its faculties to care for their potty needs. At SFO, on the departure level, are the indoor pet relief areas in International Terminal gates A, Terminal 2 gates D, Terminal 1, C and B gates, and Terminal C gates F. Additionally, on the arrivals level, are the outdoor pet relief areas in Terminal 3 - Courtyard 4 and Terminal 1 - Courtyard 2. The relief areas are furnished with waste bins, drinking sinks, and mutt mitt dispensers. The relief areas are available throughout the day. Also, they are accessible to persons with limited mobility.

  • Does Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) offer passenger de-stressing programs?

    Yes. LAX has the Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) program in its terminals, which involves volunteering owners and their trained therapy dogs. The program supplies calmness to nervous passengers through interactions with the furry volunteers. PUP welcomes passengers to take a picture with the therapy dogs and cuddle, kiss, and pet them.

  • Are there nursing rooms at San Diego International Airport (SAN)?

    Yes. For nursing mother travelling through SAN, the Airport has a variety of nursing rooms, which offers a designated space for nursing mothers to pump milk or breastfeed their kids. SAN’s nursing rooms are furnished with kid seats along with seats, electrical outlets, a hand washing station, artwork, and soft lighting. At SAN, the nursing rooms are located in Terminal 1, past security on the West Rotunda, on the second level across from the elevator and East Rotunda on the Ground Level. And on Terminal 2 West, on the second level adjacent to Gates 34 to 35.

  • Are there accessibility services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)?

    Yes. AUS provides accessibility services to assist its passengers with limited mobility. Before your flight to California, for wheelchair assistance, you'll have to contact your airline to make reservations. At AUS, passengers with limited mobility will find accessible washrooms, parking garages, elevators and ramps throughout the Airport. Also, the AUS’s floors are smooth for effortless wheelchair mobility. For persons with visual impairments, the Airport's pedestrian footways have contrasting floor and braille signage to help them in finding their way through AUS. Additionally, the Airport’s shuttle services are wheelchair lift-equipped and AUS offers escort services via your airlines to help persons with limited mobility through AUS.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Austin to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Austin to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Austin to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Austin to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Austin to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Austin to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Austin to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Austin to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas $128 one-way - $232 round-trip; Los Angeles $176 one-way - $323 round-trip; San Francisco $144 one-way - $236 round-trip
  • Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is one of the airports serving the metropolitan region of Austin. The Airport serves as a base for Southwest Airlines and Allegiant Air, which facilitate flights from Austin to California.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the airports that serve the metropolitan region of San Francisco. SFO is a hub for Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, which facilitate flights to California from Austin.
  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is among the main airports serving the metropolitan area of Los Angeles, and adjacent counties such as San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura, and Riverside County. The Airport serves as a hub for United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines and a base for JetBlue, Allegiant, and Southwest Airlines. The airlines facilitate flights to California from Austin.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) is one of the airports that serve the County of San Diego. The Airport serves as a base for Alaska Airlines, which facilitates flights to California from Austin.
  • San Jose International Airport (SJC) is among the airports that serve the San Francisco bay Area. SJC serves as a hub for Alaska Airlines, which offers flights to California from Austin.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Austin to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Austin to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Austin to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

8.0 ExcellentNicole, Mar 2026
LGB - OAK
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Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

Mediocre. Boarding is now unpleasant. The employees, once friendly and nice, are now regularly speaking sternly to passengers, badgering them to do things right so they can take off on time and gate check bags because they don't have enough overhead bin space. The pretzel snack was crushed flat and broken into even smaller pieces, which happens frequently lately. Drink service was suspended before they reached my row.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

The flight crew was extremely rude and especially not helpful when our flight was delayed.

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

Extremely disappointed with Delta. They canceled flight last minute and then I rebooked the other flights and with which were delayed as well

Left a few minutes early. Got in 15 minutes early. Very attentive service on board. Very organized boarding.

There’s not much to say about a one hour flight. This is a connection from LA to RNO that I missed the previous night due to a mechanical check delay on my originating flight from JFK to LAX. The short flight itself was fine. Instructions from the pilot and crew were per usual. The coffee was barely lukewarm, which possibly was purposeful so we would down it quickly. Bags were already on carousel upon reaching baggage claim, which was excellent.

Delta continues to set the benchmark for traveler-friendly service with minimal disruption and clear communication within the mainland US (coast to coast). I am consistently pleased to be a Delta customer, and this experience once again met my expectations. There was a brief delay departing from MIA due to a technical issue that required the aircraft to return to the gate. However, the situation was handled professionally and transparently. Fortunately, my planned layover allowed ample buffer time, so the adjustment caused no stress. Overall, another smooth and reassuring experience.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

Was forced to check in my small carry on, even though I informed the crew it has very fragile items inside

They double booked seats, the gate staff changed my ticket as I was boarding she went over to the computer and changed it without telling me. She messed up an entire three row section for me and others. Other travelers were outraged but the gate staff were so rude, so condescending saying it wasn't their problem to solve. I would rate this a zero if I could. Will not fly Delta again I'll stick with United and American.

I usually get upgraded so my experience is usually amazing. I did not get upgraded this time - which was fine - but the wifi had issues, the monitors were going in & out, & (though not Delta's fault) one of the gentlemen next to me desperately needed a shower.

I really liked the legroom. I am 6’4”.a at For some reason our seats were not together and using the app to fix it didn’t work. Passengers were nice enough to move for us but you should absolutely ensure a parent sits with their child.

Staff were friendly and happy. Delta could make sure passengers that don't have the app know of changes. Without Kayak I would not have known about the change of gate or the delay. Kayak was faster to notify me.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

The power at the seat didn't work and the seat itself was difficult to adjust - this was a business class seat. Flight attendant gave me miles to compensate. The attendant was very professional and on top of his game the entire flight.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Smooth flight. From the early boarding and all were on board before departure time and arrived early in ONT. Great crew. Thank you!!!!

The TSA check in took 1.5 hours to get through in Austin and I missed my flights back to DC

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

did not have enough meal for first class passengers so offer us snack

AA did not allow to board a flight because my connecting flight from DFW had been canceled. I got on another flight to another city. No service on the plane and I did not use their entertainment system.

Amazing I love American. I’ll never fly anyone else if I can help it.

Everything about the flight was lovely. My only suggestion would be to offer a few more options of tv series from Apple TV or HBO.

After the door had been closed, the cockpit makes an announcement that catering is running late and it is not the airline's fault. It is their fault in the sense that we had to sit for 2 hours or more when we could have stayed in the terminal. Poor communications between catering and airline. This caused a young man to lose his temper and he went storming out hitting objects. He had complained to the gate agent that he had already waited at the gate 7 hours and when can the airplane leave? Airilnes do a poor job of explaining delays, maintenance issues, etc. whereas being truthful may gain more sympathy or understanding.

We were told the flight was delayed 5 times, then it was moved to the next day.

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

Gate not determined until I got to the airport - hard to plan the trip to the airport.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Terrible. The canceled my entire flight when I requested a refund for a trip frontier canceled trip one way.

i was unable to check in the flight. refund requested

I think Frontier was very good at communication. Their app worked very well. Loading was great and the flight was nice and easy.

Great for the price. No wifi or entertainment, but gate agents and crew were fantastic and we boarded quickly and left on time.

Decent clean onboard experience. Okay discount airline experience. Unfortunately, any customer service interactions are difficult and unhelpful. There is no service. Also, a premium seat only gets you premium boarding if you line up first. Once they start general boarding you must go to the back of the line. Not very premium

The crew was mostly okay. The flight attendant who answered our questions was curt and unhelpful unfortunately. He seemed upset and I understand having off days.

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