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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Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Dec 2

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

7h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

10:50 pm - 11:33 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-OAK Oakland

14h 43m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$127Frontier

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

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

5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

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

5h 30m1 stop Denver Intl

$159Frontier

Tue, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 10

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

$169Multiple Airlines

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

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

7h 27m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

8:07 pm - 9:56 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-OAK Oakland

15h 49m1 stop San Diego

$175Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

4:50 pm - 9:45 pmPSP Palm Springs-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 55mnonstop

2:45 pm - 4:07 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-PSP Palm Springs

3h 22mnonstop

$177Delta

Mon, Nov 23 - Tue, Dec 1

4:50 pm - 9:45 pmPSP Palm Springs-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 55mnonstop

2:50 pm - 4:12 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-PSP Palm Springs

3h 22mnonstop

$177Delta

Wed, Jan 6 - Mon, Jan 11

3:05 pm - 8:25 pmOAK Oakland-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 20mnonstop

5:15 pm - 7:10 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-OAK Oakland

3h 55mnonstop

$177Southwest

Tue, Dec 1 - Thu, Dec 3

9:10 am - 2:30 pmOAK Oakland-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 20mnonstop

5:10 pm - 6:55 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-OAK Oakland

3h 45mnonstop

$177Southwest

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

7:31 am - 6:04 pmPSP Palm Springs-AUS Austin Bergstrom

8h 33m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

7:15 am - 1:20 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-PSP Palm Springs

8h 05m1 stop Portland

$180Alaska Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

2:55 pm - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 04m1 stop Portland

7:59 pm - 10:02 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 03m1 stop San Diego

$195Alaska Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 21

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

5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

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

7h 29m1 stop San Diego

$271Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

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

5h 34m1 stop Denver Intl

8:21 pm - 11:04 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

16h 43m1 stop Denver Intl

$283Frontier

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27

12:14 am - 10:57 amLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

8h 43m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:15 am - 1:24 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

8h 09m1 stop Portland

$285Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Dec 2

6:00 am - 7:26 pmSFO San Francisco-AUS Austin Bergstrom

11h 26m1 stop Denver Intl

10:50 pm - 11:04 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-SFO San Francisco

14h 14m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$293Frontier

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7

2:52 pm - 10:27 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

5h 35m1 stop San Diego

12:49 pm - 7:36 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-SMF Sacramento Intl

8h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth San Diego

$301Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 7

2:55 pm - 11:59 pmSMF Sacramento Intl-AUS Austin Bergstrom

7h 04m1 stop Portland

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

6h 02m1 stop San Diego

$304Alaska Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

6:52 pm - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 07mnonstop

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

3h 21mnonstop

$347American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

6:52 pm - 11:59 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 07mnonstop

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

3h 21mnonstop

$348American Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 28

6:59 pm - 11:57 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

2h 58mnonstop

4:25 pm - 5:40 pmAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 15mnonstop

$384Delta

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

10:13 am - 3:21 pmLAX Los Angeles-AUS Austin Bergstrom

3h 08mnonstop

7:23 am - 8:45 amAUS Austin Bergstrom-LAX Los Angeles

3h 22mnonstop

$384Delta

Low season	January
High season	March
Cheapest flight	$63

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 21% drop 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.