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There are four VIP Lounges available to members flying out of Austin Airport, all of which are located after security. On the Mezzanine level are the United Club and the American Airlines Admirals Club. In the departures level, the United Club is near Gate 22 and the Delta Sky Club is located near Gate 4.

There are many options for nonstop flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Some of the airlines offering nonstop service between these airports are American Airlines, jetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta.

There are three parking options for passengers flying out of the main terminal of the Austin Airport. At about $8 per day, the Economy Parking lot is the cheapest option; this lot is connected to the terminal by a free shuttle bus service. Parking in the Blue Garage only costs a little more (it’s about $10 per day), but you’re just a short walk from the main terminal. The Red Garage is the most expensive option at about $20 per day, but this parking lot provides direct access to the airline check-in counters.

The LAX FlyAway bus provides nonstop service from the airport to LA’s Union Station. This bus runs every 30min and only costs about $9.75 one way (kids 5 and under can ride free with an adult). If you’re planning to ride the Metro into LA, you can take the airport’s free “G” shuttle bus to the Aviation / LAX Station, where you can pick up a C Line train to your destination in the city.

Since car rental agencies have no on-site counters at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you will need to use an airport shuttle to the car rental centers. Make your way to the lower level of the arrivals area and exit from baggage claim. Car rental shuttles for agencies like Budget and Hertz will pick you up from the middle island with a purple sign displaying “Car Rental Shuttles.”

Book a room at a hotel close to AUS to avoid delays before embarking on your Los Angeles trip. Hotels like Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Airport, Quality Inn & Suites, Hyatt Place Austin Airport, and Hilton Austin Airport are a stone's throw away from the airline hub and have airport drop-off shuttles.

If you want an idyllic refuge from the hustle and bustle of LAX, proceed to the airport's lounges. These include the American Airlines lounge opposite Gate 22, Delta Sky Club in the main terminal close to Gates 2 and 4, and the United Club lounge on the mezzanine Level. Admittance is through their respective airline tickets, lounge access, or paying at the door.

Approximately 2,011 lbs. of carbon are released on trips from Austin to Los Angeles, and direct flights are more sustainable than layover flights. Eco-savvy travelers should know that American Airlines, Southwest, and United Airlines are the eco-friendliest airlines serving this route, and they release 30%, 28%, and 21%  less carbon, respectively.

Yes. Accessible amenities and support services for those with restricted mobility are front and center at AUS. In addition to the Sunflower Program for those with invisible disabilities like dementia, AUS has an accessible tram for ground transportation. Lavatories and the parking lot are wheelchair accessible.

The airport in Los Angeles features 146 gates within its nine passenger terminals, and a courtesy shuttle service is offered for interterminal transfers. These shuttles also serve LAX City Bus Centre, the Metro C line, and the Economy Parking Lot at the airline hub. Shuttles run every 10 minutes via the A route and are at the arrivals/lower level islands.

Among airlines operating Austin to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

4 airlines operate flights between Austin and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• Delta
• American Airlines
• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flights from Austin to Los Angeles usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $160 round-trip via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), compared to $345 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 175 variants.

One-stop flights from Austin to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 2% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 20% on the Austin to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $309 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $383, a difference of $74. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Austin to Los Angeles route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 32 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Los Angeles flights, with 40% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 20%, evening flights for 20%, and night flights for 20%.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Austin to Los Angeles takes 3h 19m, covering 1,239 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 8:34 am
• Latest: departs at 10:45 pm and lands at 2:04 am.

The flight takes about 3h 19m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 72% above the route average of $339. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $241 to $1,066. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $135, which is 38% below the typical average for this route.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Austin to Los Angeles flights are:

• United Airlines: 95% on time
• Delta: 90% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 88% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Salt Lake City (SLC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 51m, compared with 6h 28m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 7h 34m via Portland (PDX).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Austin (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Ace
· Thrifty
· Dollar
· Hertz
· Alamo

Round-trip flights from Austin to Los Angeles range from $277 to $442, with an average of $339 over the past 12 months. Anything below $277 counts as a good deal.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Austin to Los Angeles flights:

• • Delta
• • American Airlines
• • JetBlue
• • Alaska Airlines