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Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 5:01 pmSJC-AUS
7h 01m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 9:10 amAUS-SJC
5h 10m1 stop
$145American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 18
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 3:29 pmSJC-AUS
6h 59m1 stop
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4:34 pm - 11:54 pmAUS-SJC
9h 20m1 stop
$159Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
10:10 am - 3:35 pmSJC-AUS
3h 25mnonstop
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6:15 am - 7:55 amAUS-SJC
3h 40mnonstop
$257Southwest
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Thu, Aug 7 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 12:45 amSJC-AUS
3h 30mnonstop
Southwest Logo
5:15 am - 8:50 amAUS-SJC
5h 35m1 stop
$267Southwest
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Mon, Oct 13 - Wed, Nov 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
3:00 pm - 11:34 pmSJC-AUS
6h 34m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 12:22 pmAUS-SJC
7h 07m1 stop
$277Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 9:13 pmSJC-AUS
6h 13m1 stop
Delta Logo
8:10 am - 12:00 pmAUS-SJC
5h 50m1 stop
$287Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:33 am - 11:56 pmSJC-AUS
12h 23m2 stops
Alaska Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 7:00 pmAUS-SJC
7h 29m1 stop
$295Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 26
Delta Logo
3:20 pm - 11:53 pmSJC-AUS
6h 33m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:59 pm - 6:14 pmAUS-SJC
6h 15m1 stop
$327Delta
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Thu, Jul 24 - Thu, Jul 31
Frontier Logo
12:18 pm - 11:44 pmSJC-AUS
9h 26m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:22 amAUS-SJC
7h 22m1 stop
$340Frontier
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Thu, Aug 14 - Sun, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
12:18 pm - 11:44 pmSJC-AUS
9h 26m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 11:22 amAUS-SJC
7h 22m1 stop
$345Frontier
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Expert advice for your flight from San Jose to Austin

 
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SJC

SJC offers quick security checks with generally smoother and faster processes than larger airports like SFO.

AUS

For a budget-friendly trip to downtown Austin, take CapMetro’s Bus Route 20, running every 15 minutes.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Jose to Austin flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Jose to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Jose to Austin?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Jose to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Jose to Austin, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to San Jose, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Monday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Jose to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Jose to Austin is November, where tickets cost $367 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $499 and $491 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Jose to Austin?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Jose to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Jose to Austin, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$72
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 11% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 13% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Jose to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Jose to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Jose to Austin

  • Does SJC have nursing rooms?

    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.

  • How can I access special assistance services at SJC?

    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.

  • Where can I withdraw some cash at AUS?

    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.

  • Where are the information desks at AUS?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Jose to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Jose to Austin was $72 for a one-way ticket and $145 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Jose and Austin?

    A passport is not required to fly from San Jose to Austin.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Jose to Austin?

    San Jose airport is called San Jose and the only airport in Austin is Austin Bergstrom.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Jose to Austin?

    Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Jose to Austin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Jose to Austin?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Jose to Austin flight route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Jose to Austin?

    There are nonstop flights from San Jose to Austin on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Jose to Austin, Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Jose to Austin are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $472 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $370 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Jose 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 San Jose to Austin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Jose to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from San Jose 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 San Jose 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 San Jose with another airline. Booking your flights between San Jose and AUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Jose 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 San Jose up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Jose to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $256 or less one-way and $359 or less round-trip.
  • The Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) usually has long security lines, as it serves thousands of travelers every day. To avoid missing your flight because of being delayed at the airport’s security checkpoints, you should get to the airport at least 2h before your flight on the day you’re supposed to travel. Apart from being able to be cleared by security in time, by getting to this airport early, you’ll also be able to check out its superb locations.
  • If you’re flying to Austin with your kids, you can keep them entertained at the iPal Playground in Terminal B, next to Gate 24. A spacious children’s play area, it features an interactive play space, a maze, and fun toys.
  • While at SJC, consider relaxing in one of the two The Club Lounge branches at the airport. One is located on the 3rd level of Terminal A near Gate A15, while the other is on the Main Level Concourse in Terminal A opposite Gate 8.
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is not so far away from downtown Austin. You can board a taxi, bus, or shared-ride shuttle to cover the distance between these two points. Although all these means of travel are reliable, it’s in your best interest to travel by taxi, as aboard one, you’ll be able to alight right at the doorstep of your preferred destination.
  • Before leaving AUS, there are several places you should consider visiting. The Observation Deck, situated east of the airport entrance, is one of these destinations. Here, you’ll be able to relax as you spot flights taking off and landing at the airport. You should also check out the art installations spread out in all the airport’s terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from San Jose to Austin?

 
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Jose to Austin

 
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Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

8.0 ExcellentCatlin, Jun 2025SJC - PDX
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Great crew, smooth flight and landing. Wish they would offer Dr. Pepper and a choice of flavors of pretzels.

The plane was delayed a bit. It wasn't a huge problem though, as we were heading back home.

Ok. It was uneventful and drama free. Plane was clean and the crew polite.

Wish I got An email stating that I needed to check in at hawaiian even if I made my ticket thru alaska. I had to walk to terminal A from Terminal B.

These questions are hard to answer. It was not until I checked in that I learned my flight was going to Seattle for a connection and not Portland. I did not get notified, or asked, about this change by Alaska or Kayak. Thankfully I made this flight; but missed the connecting flight and it took me much longer to get home. A service representative for Alaska says this happens frequently with third party companies, like Kayak. Please please figure that out.

It was alright other than the changes in the Alaska Lounge. That and the migraine I had were disappointing. Other then that everything went well.

My flight was canceled and rebooked about 3 times. Original flight had a 50 minute layover. Flight was canceled and rebooked with a five plus hour layover. I demanded refund

Not good. Didn’t get to our final destination. No reimburseme t for lost time

Couldn't access movies on the flight.not tech savvy Thought was free.

Easier to file a claim. My fiancé got the flu and we had to cancel. ive been given the run around filing a claim. Call me at 831.588.4346 with a live agent please

Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Everything worked well. Crew was as entertaining as is possible on a plane flight. Southwest still has good legroom:

Crew was great - friendly and helpful with boarding - letting folks know where overhead space was available thus getting us out of the gate on time.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Boarding on time and fight was early but they didn't let us off the plane on time so we missed our connecting flight to Japan.

DFW-LHR Toilets not kept clean Too cramped. Aisles so narrow crew were constantly banging into people on the aisle seats. Even then, the carts used are reduced width. Other than that it was a decent flight on both legs

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Spirit gets you there; it's no worse than any other aircraft, all things considered. (It's not like everyone else is such a hero). But - holy moses - do they nickel and dime you to absolutely every nickel - I was really expecting to have to pay to use the bathroom. And when the captain comes on with a 5 minute sales pitch about getting "points", that was like something on Bizarro world. Other than that, everyone else was professional and worked hard to get us from point A to point B. I'm not loving all the "self-service" stuff but there it is - just when the machines don't work you don't have anyone to talk to.

Easy boarding and good flight. Need to work on the beverage and snack situation

The staff was great, but because the 2nd lieutenant didn’t show up for the flight we all had to deboard and wait 2 1/2 hours for one to show up. Very disappointing the crew can’t get schedules confirmed which wouldn’t have caused this issue.

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

Easy boarding. Met expectations for a 2-3 hour flight. Early arrival at DFW caused a 39 minute delay on the tarmac in getting to our gate. 😏 overall, good flight.

My experience with Spirit went pretty much as expected. It's a no frills airline, and you get what you pay for. I don't require much, so I was grateful to have an inexpensive way to travel. It is sad to me that the gate agents and flight crew don't smile much or seem very friendly or helpful. They are competent and efficient, and that's really all I need.

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Most uncomfortable seating I have ever experienced. And they do not provide any beverage unless purchased. Water was 4.59 a bottle. Same for a soda. A cup of water should be free. I will never fly Spirit again.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Cancelled flight after I arrived at airport after 75 min drive and parking. Next flight was 4 days in the future. Had to scramble and buy a much more expensive flight on another carrier.

I liked the turn-style feature at gate 209B at LAX. Very efficient process. The gate staff also made several, clearly directed announcements so I felt very informed.

Worst airline experience. They were rude and kept changing our seats and/or giving our seats away so our family didn’t get to sit with each other. Almost everyone we dealt with at both airports with this airline was rude. The app kept giving us wrong information making things take longer. Dealing with them before TSA can take close to an hour…longer than I’ve ever had to deal with before. Never using this airline again.

The seats were awful, hard plastic covered in sheet vinyl. The airline tries to scam you into paying extra to get seat together when the flight wasn’t full. They were going to separate a family with young children but my wife who had a row to herself gave up her seat so the young mom could be with her young boys. I’m never giving this airline my money again.

It was a short flight so no food or entertainment….

Frontier had yet another flight cancellation. Have never made a complete round trip with this airline without at least one leg getting cancelled. Miserable flights - dirty, uncomfortable planes that apparently always have issues since I've had multiple delays and cancellations with them.

Flight was delayed 3 times, would have been nice to have received text message instead of email notifications. Frontier app wasn’t even updated accordingly, no gate number disclosed. No agent at front desk of gate to inform of delay. Very confused and left if the dark

They changed the timing , first delayed by 4 hours then went back to 40 mins late, we had to run back to airport to not miss our flight. This is ridiculous

Early arrival. Great landing. Pilot updates. Too cold in plane.

No frills for sure. No gate announcements about flight delay, not even water to drink on the flight.

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