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Cheap Flights from California to Austin

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California to Austin 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 California to Austin

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14
Frontier Logo
9:45 am - 2:37 pm
LAS
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AUS
2h 52mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:12 pm - 1:11 pm
AUS
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LAS
2h 59mnonstop
$163Frontier
Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 5
Frontier Logo
6:50 am - 11:36 am
LAS
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AUS
2h 46mnonstop
Frontier Logo
12:31 pm - 1:38 pm
AUS
-
LAS
3h 07mnonstop
$164Frontier
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Alaska Airlines Logo
2:58 pm - 11:59 pm
SMF
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AUS
7h 01m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:30 pm
AUS
-
SMF
7h 15m
1 stop
$171Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:02 pm - 11:59 pm
SMF
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AUS
6h 57m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:08 am
AUS
-
SMF
6h 08m
1 stop
$174Alaska Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Fri, Nov 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 12:55 pm
LAS
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AUS
2h 50mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:53 pm - 10:57 pm
AUS
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LAS
3h 04mnonstop
$179Multiple Airlines
Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5
Southwest Logo
5:20 pm - 1:10 am
SMF
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AUS
5h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 8:25 am
AUS
-
SMF
5h 10m
1 stop
$182Southwest
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 22
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 1:10 pm
SMF
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AUS
5h 00m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:10 pm - 9:30 pm
AUS
-
SMF
7h 20m
1 stop
$182Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:20 pm
SMF
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AUS
5h 20m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:10 pm - 7:17 pm
AUS
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SMF
7h 07m
1 stop
$187American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
American Airlines Logo
12:55 pm - 7:46 pm
SMF
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AUS
4h 51m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
2:34 pm - 6:55 pm
AUS
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SMF
6h 21m
1 stop
$191American Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:36 am - 6:49 pm
LAS
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AUS
6h 13m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:32 pm - 4:31 pm
AUS
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LAS
2h 59mnonstop
$204Multiple Airlines
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Low season

January

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$68
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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Flights from California to Austin: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from California to Austin 
Learn how KAYAK collects reviews and tips from users.
JulianFlew with Delta
LAX
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AUS
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
SFO
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AUS
Dec 2025
Bid on an upgrade seat if you can, I was pleased with my upgrade.
CarlosFlew with Alaska Airlines
SAN
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AUS
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
SFO
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AUS
Jan 2025
Use the lounge access at the discounted rate. It was very nice.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines
SAN
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AUS
Mar 2024
If veteran or active duty, make sure to stop by USO in terminal 2 (SD airport); right next door to Alaska departures.

FAQs for booking flights from California to Austin

  • 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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