Austin from Los Angeles, 16 – 18 Oct: £743 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare is $362 per person, $27 under the typical $389
- avid hotel scores 8.7 from 438 reviews, breakfast included
- Highs 71–79°F with rain chances of 11% or less
The catch: Frontier stops once, so the trip out takes 5h 46m, and a checked bag costs about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you can handle one stop and pack light; skip it if you'd rather pay more for the 3h 4m United nonstop.
Worth it if a stop doesn't bother you: $986 for two, the flights at $724 plus 2 nights at avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG at $262, taxes and fees included. It runs Friday to Sunday, Oct 16–18, 2026, on Frontier with one stop and 5h 46m out of LAX. A checked bag and spending money aren't in that total.
The total, before you go
£743 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £546 |
| avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £197 |
| The total, before you go | £743 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£273 per person, return
£546 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 11:40 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:26 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £273 | 1 stop | 5h 46m |
| United | £378 | nonstop | 3h 4m |
| Frontier | £298 | 1 stop | 14h 48m |
Prices checked 11 Oct 2026, 18:05 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $362 per person, the Frontier fare is $27 below the $389 median of our earlier checks on this route. That's 7% under, and it's the lowest fare we've seen in 30 days. For two, the flights come to $724, or $986 with 2 nights at the avid hotel, before a checked bag or spending money. The forecast is mild: 79°F with an 11% chance of drizzle Friday, 71°F and overcast Saturday, and 76°F and clear Sunday, with lows of 57–65°F. That's good weather for standing in a brisket line, watching the bats at the Congress Avenue Bridge in the evening and swimming at Barton Springs Pool. A heads-up: October is when the Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends, so check whether your dates overlap. The flight leaves Friday at 11:40 AM and lands at 7:26 PM.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built on food and music, and it suits the two of you or a pair of friends. You spend the days on brisket, the lake and an outdoor swim, and the nights on live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club. The pace is easy but full. Two nights go furthest with a simple plan: one big barbecue meal, one morning outdoors and one late show.
Weather in Austin, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 71–79°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 79 °F | 65 °F | 11% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 71 °F | 57 °F | 1% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 76 °F | 57 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in Austin
Our pick is avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG at $262 for the 2 nights ($131 a night). It scores 8.7 from 438 reviews, includes breakfast and is the hotel in the $986 total, but it doesn't offer free cancellation. For a step up, EVEN Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain by IHG is the top rated at 9 from 241 reviews. It costs $421 for the stay ($211 a night), room only, with no free cancellation. The Domain is the northern shopping district with newer hotels and lower rates. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin is the budget option at $274 ($137 a night), with 8.7 from 186 reviews. It's room only, and it's the one of the three with free cancellation. If you'd rather walk to live music bars and the Capitol, look at Downtown / Sixth Street.
avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG
£197 for 2 nights, two guests · £99 a night
See roomsEVEN Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain by IHG
£317 for 2 nights, two guests · £159 a night
See roomsHilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin
£207 for 2 nights, two guests · £103 a night
See roomsAll hotels in Austin for these dates
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Where in Austin
- Downtown / Sixth Street: Live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance.
- South Congress (SoCo): Boutique hotels, food trucks and vintage shops.
- East Austin: Breweries, barbecue and the newest cocktail bars.
- Rainey Street: Bungalow bars and high-rise hotels near Lady Bird Lake.
- The Domain: Northern shopping district with newer hotels and lower rates.
What to do in Austin
- Queue for brisket at Franklin Barbecue or Terry Black's
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk
- Swim in Barton Springs Pool on clear, 76°F Sunday
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake
- Tour the Texas State Capitol
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| Flight time | 5h 46m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,225 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Austin costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £546 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG) | £197 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £1,135 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Los Angeles to Austin
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £273 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £273 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £293 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Austin.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Austin City Limits Music Festival over two weekends
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- Austin is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 5h 46m. United flies nonstop in 3h 4m for $501 per person.
- A checked bag costs about $240 for two, and that isn't in the $986 total.
- Only Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin offers free cancellation. Prices are what we found when we checked.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if you're fine with one stop. The fare is $362 per person, 7% under the typical $389 and the lowest in 30 days, and the forecast shows highs of 71–79°F. If you want a nonstop, United's is $501 per person.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $986 for two: $724 in flights plus $262 for 2 nights at avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG with breakfast, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from LAX to Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), and you pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
Friday is 79°F with an 11% chance of drizzle, Saturday is 71°F and overcast with a 1% chance of rain, and Sunday is 76°F and clear. Lows run 57–65°F.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's enough for a long weekend. You land Friday at 7:26 PM, which leaves time for live music that night. Saturday and Sunday cover barbecue, Barton Springs Pool and the bats at the Congress Avenue Bridge.
Can I cancel the hotel?
Not at the avid hotel or the EVEN hotel, since neither offers free cancellation. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin does, at $274 for the stay.
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