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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$230
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$169
San Diego
San Diegononstop$93
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$164
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$159
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$197
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$240
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$303
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$417
Reno
Reno1 stop$133
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$166
Los Angeles
Los Angeles1 stop$230
San Francisco
San Francisco1 stop$169
San Diego
San Diegononstop$93
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$164
Palm Springs
Palm Springsnonstop$159
Fresno
Fresno1 stop$197
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo1 stop$240
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$303
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$417
Reno
Reno1 stop$133
Sacramento
Sacramento1 stop$166

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

Tue, Feb 24 - Fri, Feb 27
Frontier Logo
8:30 am - 2:06 pm
AUS
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LAS
7h 36m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:15 am - 11:58 am
LAS
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AUS
2h 43mnonstop
$92Frontier
Thu, Feb 19 - Thu, Feb 26
Frontier Logo
12:24 pm - 1:43 pm
AUS
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SAN
3h 19mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:12 pm - 9:04 pm
SAN
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AUS
2h 52mnonstop
$93Frontier
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 10
Frontier Logo
7:59 pm - 9:07 pm
AUS
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LAS
3h 08mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:52 pm - 12:16 am
LAS
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AUS
5h 24m
1 stop
$93Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 15
Southwest Logo
10:50 am - 3:20 pm
AUS
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SJC
6h 30m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 10:50 pm
SJC
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AUS
4h 50m
1 stop
$166Southwest
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
7:37 am - 9:45 am
AUS
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SFO
4h 08mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 11:59 pm
SFO
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AUS
3h 29mnonstop
$170United Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Mar 5
Southwest Logo
10:30 am - 3:45 pm
AUS
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SJC
7h 15m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 5:20 pm
SJC
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AUS
4h 45m
1 stop
$171Southwest
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
Delta Logo
11:05 am - 1:02 pm
AUS
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SFO
3h 57mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:01 pm - 12:39 am
SFO
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AUS
5h 38m
1 stop
$175Delta
Fri, Apr 17 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
3:02 pm - 4:51 pm
AUS
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SFO
3h 49mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:50 am - 6:14 pm
SFO
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AUS
7h 24m
1 stop
$177Delta
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:30 am
AUS
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BUR
5h 30m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:44 pm
BUR
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AUS
5h 44m
1 stop
$199American Airlines
Sat, Feb 14 - Tue, Feb 17
American Airlines Logo
4:24 pm - 9:01 pm
AUS
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RNO
6h 37m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:52 pm - 9:34 am
RNO
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AUS
7h 42m
1 stop
$207American 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 Diego, at $85 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 $214.

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 $338, 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 $259 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $373 and $362 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 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$48
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Austin to Las Vegas

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.

  • 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 $405 on average. Morning departures are around 41% 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 $717.

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 $131 one-way - $200 round-trip; Los Angeles $178 one-way - $329 round-trip; San Francisco $161 one-way - $333 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 4273 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
Airline reviews

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

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Jan 2026
SFO - SAN
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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.

Still a fan of open seating. Flight was on schedule and arrived on time. The 737 MAX is very comfortable.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Ever since Southwest starting charging for bags, passengers don't want to pay to check their bags, so the gate agents have to beg people to check their roller bags now because there's "not enough space". This was a terrible business move by Southwest.

Delays delays delays. Late taking off, late landing, wait for a gate, etc.

Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

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.

They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

Everything was good until we were boarding our connection flight in Atlanta, we were told to gate check our carry-on, but when we got inside the plane, there was plenty of room in the overhead.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

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.

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

Unbelievably poor service from flight attendants. They didn’t even do water service on a four hour flight. Just disrespectful.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

Plane boarded early a quickly, was mostly full. We left close to on time. And landed early.

7 hours delayed due to operational issues on United’s end. Basically laziness.

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

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.

The experience with American Airlines was good, although the Philippines Airlines flight was much better (better seats, better food, better entertainment options, overall better). Again, the MIA to LAX flight was fine, but nothing in comparison to the comfort and accommodations of the Philippines Airlines flight from LAX to MNL.

Loved the crew . Absolutely no complaints. Except for luggage lost

Wish some foods provided rather than just biscuit/cookie for flight more than 2 hours

We are too tired and frustrated to comment politely at this point

After we landed we sat on the tarmac for 1.5 hours waiting to get to our gate. Ridiculous.

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.

We were delayed three times ,and that destroyed my plans, and reservations

Very bad! No good service delayed my second connection flight

They canceled flight. Hard to believe there was even a plane incoming for us to get on

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