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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Cheap Flights from California to Austin

Cheap flights from California to Austin with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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Sat, Dec 12 - Tue, Dec 15

6:10 am - 10:55 amONT Ontario-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 45mnonstop

11:45 am - 12:50 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-ONT Ontario

3h 05mnonstop

$164Southwest

Wed, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 7

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

$165Frontier

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 5

11:25 am - 4:20 pmBUR Hollywood Burbank-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 55mnonstop

3:10 pm - 6:45 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-BUR Hollywood Burbank

5h 35m1 stop Oakland

$169Southwest

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

12:28 pm - 9:56 pmOAK Oakland-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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

14h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$170Frontier

Sat, Dec 5 - Sat, Dec 12

12:28 pm - 9:56 pmOAK Oakland-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 28m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

7:15 am - 1:27 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-OAK Oakland

8h 12m1 stop Portland

$172Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14

7:30 am - 12:13 pmSNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty-AUS Austin Bergstrom

26h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

1:17 pm - 5:40 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

6h 23m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$195Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Nov 26

1:16 pm - 7:42 pmPSP Palm Springs-AUS Austin Bergstrom

4h 26m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

8:00 am - 1:11 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-PSP Palm Springs

7h 11m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$197American Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

1:17 pm - 7:49 pmPSP Palm Springs-AUS Austin Bergstrom

4h 32m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

6:00 am - 9:07 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-PSP Palm Springs

5h 07m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$202American Airlines

Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 5

11:58 am - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

10h 01m1 stop Portland

4:27 pm - 11:25 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 58m1 stop San Diego

$202Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31

1:10 pm - 11:14 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

8h 04m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

1:53 pm - 7:22 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

7h 29m1 stop San Diego

$214Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

11:52 am - 7:26 pmONT Ontario-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

8:21 pm - 11:50 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-ONT Ontario

5h 29m1 stop Denver Intl

$237Frontier

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

6:15 am - 7:26 pmONT Ontario-AUS Austin Bergstrom

11h 11m1 stop Denver Intl

8:21 pm - 11:51 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-ONT Ontario

5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$253Frontier

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 3

7:20 am - 12:15 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 55mnonstop

6:05 am - 7:20 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 15mnonstop

$317Southwest

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

6:25 am - 7:26 pmSAN San Diego-AUS Austin Bergstrom

11h 01m1 stop Denver Intl

7:59 pm - 9:18 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SAN San Diego

3h 19mnonstop

$326Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 3

6:55 pm - 11:50 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 55mnonstop

2:30 pm - 6:40 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

6h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$327Southwest

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Nov 9

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

2h 56mnonstop

8:39 pm - 10:00 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 21mnonstop

$334American Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 16

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

5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

8:39 pm - 12:15 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

17h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Portland

$340Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Nov 9

2:04 pm - 10:43 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

6h 39m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

8:39 pm - 10:00 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 21mnonstop

$344American Airlines

Sat, Oct 10 - Mon, Nov 9

7:40 am - 4:33 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

6h 53m1 stop San Francisco

7:07 am - 8:35 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 28mnonstop

$344United Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

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

Low season	January
High season	March
Cheapest flight	$61

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 19% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.

Flight from Oakland 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.