Need to get away without breaking the bank? If you’re feeling flexible in terms of the “where,” this roundup has the “how much” covered. We’ve gathered the flights with the lowest fares leaving from Austin, Texas this fall and winter.
Last-minute family destinations from Austin
Looking for a fun, last-minute getaway for your family? KAYAK has compiled a list of some of the most popular last-minute family-friendly destinations from Austin. From fun new outdoor adventures at scenic places to immersive educational experiences, there are destinations for every type of kiddo. They include:
- Denver, CO: Kids can help put out fires at the Denver Firefighters Museum
- Nashville, TN: Visit an exact size replica of The Parthenon
- Las Vegas, NV: Go-carting at Las Vegas Mini Grand Prix
- Atlanta, GA: Play with slime at the Sloomoo Institute or Sloth Encounter at a Wildlife Sanctuary
- San Diego, CA: Pandas are back at the San Diego Zoo
- Cincinnati, OH: Check out the American Sign Museum
- Los Angeles, CA: Look through telescopes at the Griffith Observatory
- Chicago, IL: Visit the interactive model railroad
If you’re looking to spend as little as possible on your flight, our data shows that domestic flights are the way to go. Destinations like Denver made us look twice with a low $225 average airfare. And remember: prices fluctuate with demand, so if you’re open to different travel dates, you’re more likely to score a great deal on the cheap destinations we’ve listed below.
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Methodology: KAYAK has defined “Last minute travel” as travel period between November 1 – December 31, 2024 and “6 months outlook” as travel period between November 1, 2024 – April 30, 2025. Cheap destinations are those with the lowest average airfare from Austin based on flight searches conducted on KAYAK.com between July 7 – Oct 7, 2024 for travel dates between November 1 – December 31, 2024. Percentage difference in average flight prices was calculated between “Last minute travel” and “6 months outlook” for these destinations. Flight prices are on for round-trip, economy trips, are on average, and are subject to change.
