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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 8:53 am
• Latest: departs at 12:35 pm and lands at 3:58 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Oakland to Austin.

A nonstop flight from Oakland to Austin takes 3h 23m, covering 1,493 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 Oakland to Austin range from $275 to $483, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $275 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 51% above the $373 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $283 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $383 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Oakland to Austin flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $179 to $1,519. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Oakland to Austin route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Oakland to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $105, which is 54% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

Flights from Oakland to Austin usually depart from Oakland (OAK) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

One-stop flights from Oakland to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 38% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 19% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 52% on flights from Oakland to Austin. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $592, a difference of $304.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Southwest operates flights between Oakland and Austin.

Flying via Hollywood Burbank (BUR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 30m, compared with 5h 35m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 37m via Los Angeles (LAX).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Oakland to Austin flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

You can check the flight information in your search results on KAYAK to see if the route you want offers any inflight entertainment. For example, Delta Airlines flying through Los Angeles uses planes that have seatback entertainment centers, while Alaska Airlines stopping in Seattle provides streaming services through onboard Wi-Fi.

To get from AUS to downtown, you could catch the MetroBus 20 from the lower level outside the main terminal. The fare around $2.50. Or you can catch a taxi from the stand in front of the car rental center. Those fares start from about $13.80. The car rental center also has pick-up spots if you prefer hailing a ride from an app like Uber.

From the baggage claim area, take the elevator to the departures level and follow signs to the Car Rental Center. There you can find many rental car companies, such as Avis and Dollar. Their counters are usually open from around 7 am to midnight, although there may be off-hour services available from some.

If you are arriving at AUS with a pet or service animal, you can find pet relief areas at the lower level on either side of the parking garage. They are dog walks with drinking fountains, waste bags, and trash receptacles. You can reach these areas from the pedestrian walkways located at columns L and E.