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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:14 am
• Latest: departs at 8:55 pm and lands at 11:54 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 59m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Austin:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Austin takes 2h 59m, covering 1,162 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 San Diego to Austin range from $214 to $417, with an average of $306 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 63% above the $306 route average. Book 4 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $217 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $312 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Embraer 170 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Austin flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, 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 $236 to $1,238. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Austin flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Diego to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $130, which is 39% 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
• Thrifty
• Easirent

Flights from San Diego to Austin usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from San Diego to Austin. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $268 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $354, a difference of $86.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Austin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 5h 19m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 5h 39m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Diego (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 San Diego to Austin flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

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

Taking the SkyBus Express Airport Transfers, which is a double-decker bus that operates around the clock, is the most time-efficient and comfortable method to get between the airport and the central business district of the city (varying frequencies throughout the day). The trip might take anywhere between 30 and 45min, depending on the traffic.

Car rental agencies at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) can be found on the ground floor of the building directly across from the airport. At this site, you have the option of renting a car from either Payless or Dollar, in addition to Hertz. There are also some amazing offers to be found at E-Z and FOX.

Yes, there is a hotel near SAN airport. The 3.5-star Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego Downtown/Bayside hotel is conveniently situated within a short drive (3min) from San Diego International Airport (SAN). It provides visitors with contactless check-in, complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi, as well as hot showers.

Near the terminals, parking at San Diego International Airport is available on an hourly as well as a daily basis. Terminal Lots 1 and 2 may be found in direct proximity to the respective terminal entrances.