$39 Find Cheap Flights from Austin to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Austin

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$140
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$179
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$119
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$149
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$202
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$237
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$242
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$319
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$374
Reno
Reno1 stop$181
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$192
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$140
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$179
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$119
San Jose
San Jose1 stop$149
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$202
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$237
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$242
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$319
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$374
Reno
Reno1 stop$181
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$192

Cheap Flights from Austin to California

 
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Austin to California

Sun, Jul 27 - Thu, Jul 31
Allegiant Air Logo
11:50 am - 12:38 pmAUS-LAS
2h 48mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:15 am - 11:00 amLAS-AUS
2h 45mnonstop
$78Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jul 27 - Thu, Jul 31
Allegiant Air Logo
11:50 am - 12:38 pmAUS-LAS
2h 48mnonstop
Allegiant Air Logo
6:15 am - 11:00 amLAS-AUS
2h 45mnonstop
$79Allegiant Air
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Sun, Jul 13 - Tue, Jul 15
Southwest Logo
12:50 pm - 1:40 pmAUS-LAS
2h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
9:45 am - 3:40 pmLAS-AUS
3h 55m1 stop
$127Southwest
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Tue, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 6
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 9:15 pmAUS-LAS
2h 50mnonstop
Southwest Logo
11:05 am - 6:30 pmLAS-AUS
5h 25m2 stops
$132Southwest
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Sat, Jul 19 - Mon, Jul 21
American Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 11:47 pmAUS-LAS
6h 19m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:59 am - 10:14 amLAS-AUS
7h 15m1 stop
$159American Airlines
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Sat, Jul 26 - Sat, Aug 2
American Airlines Logo
7:28 pm - 10:45 pmAUS-LAS
5h 17m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 11:59 pmLAS-AUS
5h 29m1 stop
$160American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 10 - Sat, Jul 12
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:37 amAUS-LAS
5h 37m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 10:59 pmLAS-AUS
13h 59m1 stop
$203Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 27
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:59 pm - 9:43 pmAUS-SFO
8h 44m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 6:36 pmSFO-AUS
8h 36m1 stop
$216Alaska Airlines
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Mon, Aug 25 - Tue, Aug 26
United Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 4:56 pmAUS-LAX
3h 30mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:00 am - 8:50 pmLAX-AUS
7h 50m1 stop
$227United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Thu, Jul 10
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:33 amAUS-LAX
3h 33mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
9:10 am - 2:37 pmLAX-AUS
3h 27mnonstop
$234United Airlines
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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?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Austin to California.

The cheapest ticket to California from Austin found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at $133 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 $154.

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.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $553 on average.

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 September, when tickets cost $243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $388 and $367 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. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$39
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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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 SouthwestAUS-OAKDec 2024
Get to a VERY crowded airport early. TSA Pre doesn’t help much, as everyone has it.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesAUS-LAXApr 2024
Use the apps so you know gates before you transfer.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesAUS-SANApr 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.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $374 on average. Morning departures are around 20% 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 $588.

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 $86 one-way - $129 round-trip; Los Angeles $138 one-way - $247 round-trip; San Francisco $185 one-way - $363 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.

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.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 10000 reviews
7.1Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
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Horrible! No blanket or pillow available! We had bulkhead seats but the seats were worn out and no cushion old. No meal or even a sandwich for our 5 hour flight just a little bag of pretzels. Crabby attendant female with long brown hair. We will not book Alaska Airlines again

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jun 2025KOA - SAN
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Horrible! No blanket or pillow available! We had bulkhead seats but the seats were worn out and no cushion old. No meal or even a sandwich for our 5 hour flight just a little bag of pretzels. Crabby attendant female with long brown hair. We will not book Alaska Airlines again

On time, smooth take off and landing, efficient boarding. Gate staff excellent, stewardess grumpy, but civil enough.

No WiFi available. It was too late to order food also. Guy next to me was huge (not fat) so had his shoulder & thigh next to me the whole way. Plane was delayed leaving PDX due to 8 other planes waiting. Not my best Alaska airlines flight.

I do wish the the actual airplane I flew on was bigger. But, I made it work.

It is very bad they do not give you money back

always delayed. toilet is too stinky worse than smells in sf homeless distriction

It was too cold for the first quarter of the flight.

I loved that we boarded orderly and quickly, that I had an opportunity to check my bag free at the gate, that there was plenty of seat/leg room, there was smooth takeoff and landing, the attendants were pleasant and helpful, and that we arrived on time!!

The only problem was the time delay. Kudos to the counter agent in Seattle. Very helpful and gracious.

Check in, they should have told me that upon arrival i needed to exit the secure area and re-check in with Eva Air. I wasn't sure what to do upon arrival at S.F.

Bring back peanuts Take our drink orders when were all seated, especially after you switch to assigned seating.

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

The last 30 min or so, they put the heat on full. We thought we were being basted.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

The check in and bag drop off for Sky Priority members is slow. The Clear security was also slow - a TSA issue.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Food choices were very limited. Taste of the dishes was average.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Bigger seats. Board back to front! Disembark front to back!

Extraordinary service in business class, and very good breakfast and snacks. A really lovely flight.

This flight didn’t happen because AA agents didn’t let us board the flight

Plane was pretty clean, staff was friendly and helpful, flight left about on time arrived early. Took a long time to board and get off the plane - carry on items didn't have enough room so people had to move all around to find places.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

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