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

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 California to Austin.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from 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 California to Austin?

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 to Austin with an airline and back to California with another airline.

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

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 to Austin from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Austin

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23

12:48 pm - 12:13 pmOAK Oakland-AUS Austin Bergstrom

21h 25m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:59 pm - 10:29 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-OAK Oakland

13h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$116Frontier

Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 9

12:28 pm - 9:55 pmOAK Oakland-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:51 pm - 11:33 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-OAK Oakland

14h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$148Frontier

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 12

1:26 pm - 9:59 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-AUS Austin Bergstrom

6h 33m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:00 am - 9:04 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

5h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$159American Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Wed, Nov 11

12:40 pm - 9:59 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 19m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 9:04 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

5h 04m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$159American Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 13

5:20 am - 12:15 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

4h 55m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

4:30 pm - 10:00 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 30m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$204Southwest

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 9

2:05 pm - 7:20 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 15mnonstop

7:00 pm - 10:25 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

5h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

$205Southwest

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

7:30 am - 11:23 amSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-AUS Austin Bergstrom

25h 53m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:12 pm - 3:03 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

19h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$205Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26

4:08 pm - 8:27 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-AUS Austin Bergstrom

26h 19m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

9:12 pm - 3:03 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

19h 51m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$207Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 5

5:22 pm - 1:13 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

17h 51m1 stop San Diego

6:00 am - 10:02 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 02m1 stop San Diego

$215Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Thu, Oct 22

5:22 pm - 1:13 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

17h 51m1 stop San Diego

7:15 am - 12:14 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

6h 59m1 stop Portland

$220Alaska Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from California to Austin

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Nov 16

3:15 pm - 2:37 pmSFO San Francisco-AUS Austin Bergstrom

21h 22m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:21 pm - 12:20 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SFO San Francisco

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$264Frontier

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Nov 16

7:11 pm - 2:37 pmSFO San Francisco-AUS Austin Bergstrom

17h 26m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:21 pm - 12:20 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SFO San Francisco

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$268Frontier

Fri, Oct 9 - Sat, Oct 17

11:52 am - 7:26 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

4:34 pm - 10:29 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 55m1 stop San Diego

$314Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Mon, Nov 16

7:03 am - 3:54 pmSFO San Francisco-AUS Austin Bergstrom

6h 51m1 stop San Diego

8:21 pm - 12:20 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SFO San Francisco

5h 59m1 stop Denver Intl

$318Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

4:46 pm - 9:42 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 56mnonstop

8:44 pm - 10:05 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 21mnonstop

$379American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

10:50 am - 3:54 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 04mnonstop

8:07 am - 9:21 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 14mnonstop

$379United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

8:15 am - 1:19 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 04mnonstop

2:01 pm - 3:17 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 16mnonstop

$379United Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 13

8:00 am - 5:06 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 06m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:44 pm - 10:05 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 21mnonstop

$389American Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14

8:10 am - 3:45 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 35m1 stop Houston Hobby

7:35 pm - 8:50 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 15mnonstop

$389Southwest

Thu, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 13

5:00 am - 9:55 amLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 55mnonstop

12:25 pm - 1:40 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 15mnonstop

$396Southwest

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Flight from Sacramento to Austin

PAULFlew with Southwest-Oct 2026

You likely don't have to pay to check a bag since SWA always asks for volunteers to check bags for free at the gate.

JulianFlew with Delta-Jun 2026

Be prepared for new screening processes including dog sniffing. You're asked to walk in group of 2 for about a 15 foot stretch while a sniffing dog follows just behind.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Dec 2025

Bid on an upgrade seat if you can, I was pleased with my upgrade.

CarlosFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jun 2025

Get to the San Diego airport early. The security line will be long. Also, if you're flying Alaska Airlines and don't check in online, go to the Alaska Airlines "Agent Assit" counter first. Don't be like me and go to the Alaska Airlines "Bag Drop" line. That was a bit confusing. If you're flying Alaska Airlines.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Jan 2025

Use the lounge access at the discounted rate. It was very nice.

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines-Mar 2024

If veteran or active duty, make sure to stop by USO in terminal 2 (SD airport); right next door to Alaska departures.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Austin?
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 California to Austin.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Austin?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from 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 California to Austin?
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 to Austin with an airline and back to California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Austin?
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 to Austin from California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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