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

• Earliest: departs at 5:10 am and lands at 8:35 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 pm and lands at 2:20 am.

The flight takes about 3h 25m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Los Angeles takes 3h 25m, covering 1,239 miles.

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.

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.

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

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.

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: 94% on time
• Delta: 92% on time
• American Airlines: 87% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Los Angeles flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 8%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $275 to $965. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Austin to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

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

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

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
• Portland (PDX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Austin to Los Angeles. 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.

4 airlines operate flights between Austin and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• Southwest
• American Airlines
• United Airlines

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 28m, compared with 7h 48m via Portland (PDX) and 9h 01m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

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.

Among airlines operating Austin to Los Angeles flights:

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

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

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

Yes. The LAX FlyAway bus provides nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Union Station in Los Angeles. It runs every 30 minutes during peak hours. For Metro service into LA, travelers can take the airport's free Metro Connector Shuttle (M) to the LAX/Metro Transit Center Station.

Car rental agencies do not have on-site counters at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), so travelers need to take an airport shuttle to the car rental centers. Shuttles pick up travelers from the ground-level outer curb outside baggage claim on the lower level of the arrivals area, marked by a purple "Car Rental Shuttles" sign.

A courtesy shuttle service is offered for interterminal transfers. Route A serves airline/terminal connections, Route E serves the Economy Parking Lot and Route M connects to the LAX/Metro Transit Center for the Metro C and K Lines. Route M runs on average every 10 minutes and shuttles stop at pink LAX Shuttle signs on the Lower/Arrivals Level in front of each terminal.

Yes, AUS offers accessible amenities and support services for travelers with special needs. These include the Sunflower Program for travelers with invisible disabilities like dementia, an accessible tram for ground transportation and wheelchair-accessible lavatories. The parking lot is also wheelchair accessible.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) offers three airline lounges for eligible members. All are on the same mezzanine level. The American Airlines Admirals Club and United Club are across from Gate 22, while the Delta Sky Club is near Gate 4.