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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:23 am
• Latest: departs at 8:30 pm and lands at 11:53 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 23m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Jose to Austin:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Jose to Austin takes 3h 23m, covering 1,472 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 Jose to Austin range from $301 to $536, with an average of $424 over the past 12 months. Anything below $301 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 30% above the $424 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $282 round-trip via Hollywood Burbank (BUR), compared to $501 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 San Jose to Austin flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 33%, 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 $279 to $1,778. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

• Delta
• 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 Jose to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $133, which is 46% 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 San Jose to Austin usually depart from San Jose (SJC) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

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

• Los Angeles (LAX) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 22% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Jose to Austin. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $375 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $559, a difference of $184.

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

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

• Southwest
• Delta

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 24m, compared with 5h 38m via Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and 6h 02m via San Diego (SAN).

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

• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; 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
• Delta: 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.

If you’d like to breastfeed your baby while waiting for your flight to AUS at SJC, there are several nursing rooms you can use. In Terminal 1, there’s a nursing room near Gate 8, while in Terminal 2, there are nursing rooms near Gates 18, 21, 24, and 26. Since each of these nursing rooms features power outlets, you can comfortably charge your phone while feeding your baby in one.

If you’ll require special assistance services while at SJC, you should make a point of contacting the airport’s TSA Care program team and informing them of the type of assistance you’ll need at least 72h before your flight. On the day you’re set to travel, you’ll be received by a member of the team who’ll cater to you till the moment you board your flight.

To withdraw cash at AUS, you’ll have to make your way to the Barbara Jordan Terminal. On both the Airside and Landside of the terminal, there are numerous ATMs operated by the Bank of America.

If you require certain information at AUS, you should head to the airport’s Visitor Information Centers in the Barbara Jordan Terminal. These centers are adjacent to the baggage claim area, next to Gates 3 and 5.