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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.

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.

Only Southwest operates flights between Oakland and Austin.

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

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

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

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

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $283 round-trip via Los Angeles (LAX), compared to $380 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

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

• Salt Lake City (SLC) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 21% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 14% of one-stop connections

Salt Lake City (SLC) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the Oakland to Austin route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $288 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $437, a difference of $149. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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%.

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.

A nonstop flight from Oakland to Austin takes 3h 26m, covering 1,493 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 8:56 am
• Latest: departs at 12:10 pm and lands at 3:36 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 26m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 71% above the route average of $352. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $168 to $1,556. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Oakland to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $113, which is 50% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 37m, compared with 5h 42m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 5h 47m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

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

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

Round-trip flights from Oakland to Austin range from $264 to $468, with an average of $352 over the past 12 months. Anything below $264 counts as a good deal.