Austin from Philadelphia, 23 – 25 Oct: £1,930 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Fare of $446 per person, $2 below the $448 typical
- DoubleTree by Hilton Austin scores 8.1 from 343 reviews, free cancellation
- Highs of 89°F Friday and Saturday, rain chances 28% or lower
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and takes 14h 36m, leaving at 5:50 AM, and a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want barbecue, live music and warm weather on a budget fare; skip it if a 14h 36m travel day ruins a weekend.
Worth it if you can handle a long travel day: the trip is $2,560 for two, the flights at $892 plus the hotel at $1,668, taxes and fees included. It's Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier with one stop, not a nonstop. A checked bag and spending money are not in that total.
The total, before you go
£1,930 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £672 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £1,257 |
| The total, before you go | £1,930 |
| 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
£336 per person, return
£672 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 14h 36m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 5:50 AM – Fri, Oct 23, 7:26 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £336 | 1 stop | 14h 36m |
| American | £546 | nonstop | 4h 11m |
| JetBlue | £396 | 1 stop | 24h 39m |
Prices checked 14 Oct 2026, 08:59 GMT-4. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $446 per person, the Frontier fare sits $2 below the $448 typical price from our earlier checks on this route, so it's a fair price rather than a markdown. The whole trip comes to $2,560 for two with the DoubleTree, before bags and spending money. The weather is the strong part: highs of 89°F on Friday and Saturday, 76°F on Sunday, and rain chances of 28%, 22% and 19%. That's still swimming weather for Barton Springs Pool and warm enough for an evening on the Congress Avenue Bridge watching the bats. October is also Austin City Limits season, with the festival running over two weekends, so the city is busy this month. If the 14h 36m connection is too much, American flies nonstop in 4h 11m at $725 per person.
The kind of trip this is
A warm city weekend built around food and music: brisket lines at lunch, live sets on Sixth Street at night, a swim or a paddle in between. It suits a couple or two friends who like to eat well and stay out a little late. With only 2 nights and a late Friday arrival, the pace is quick, so pick a few things and let the rest go.
Weather in Austin, 23 – 25 Oct
Highs 76–89°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 23 Oct | 89 °F | 69 °F | 28% |
| Sat 24 Oct | 89 °F | 70 °F | 22% |
| Sun 25 Oct | 76 °F | 66 °F | 19% |
Where to stay in Austin
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin is the best-value pick and the hotel in our total: $1,668 for the stay, $834 a night, a King Room scoring 8.1 from 343 reviews, with free cancellation. It's in North Loop, north of the center. The Code Hotel is the top-rated option at 9.2 from 113 reviews, a 1 Bedroom Suite with a balcony in South Austin for $3,358, $1,679 a night, but it has no free cancellation. Mountain Star Lodge is the budget choice at $904, $452 a night, with free cancellation and a lower 6.5 from 220 reviews. If you'd rather walk to the action, Downtown / Sixth Street puts live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance, while South Congress (SoCo) is good for food trucks and vintage shops.
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
£1,257 for 2 nights, two guests · £629 a night
See roomsThe Code Hotel
£2,531 for 2 nights, two guests · £1,266 a night
See roomsMountain Star Lodge
£681 for 2 nights, two guests · £341 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 on Saturday morning
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk
- Swim in Barton Springs Pool while highs reach 89°F
- 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 Philadelphia | Philadelphia International (PHL) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| Flight time | 14h 36m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,435 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Austin costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £672 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (DoubleTree by Hilton Austin) | £1,257 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £392 |
| Total for two | £2,322 |
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: Philadelphia to Austin
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £336 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £218 (14 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £338 |
| Price checks | 5 |
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 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
- The Frontier flight leaves PHL at 5:50 AM and lands at Austin-Bergstrom International at 7:26 PM.
- A checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't in the $2,560 total.
- Prices are all-in as found when we checked and can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if a long travel day is fine for you. The fare is $446 per person, close to the $448 typical, the weather calls for highs of 89°F, and the hotel has free cancellation. The trade-off is one stop and 14h 36m on the way out.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,560 for two, all in: $892 for the Frontier flights and $1,668 for 2 nights at DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, taxes and fees included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, American had a nonstop at $725 per person, $1,450 for two, taking 4h 11m. It leaves Friday at 8:02 PM and lands at 11:13 PM, so you'd arrive late but rested.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows a clear Friday at 89°F, an overcast Saturday at 89°F and an overcast Sunday at 76°F. Lows run 66°F to 70°F, and rain chances are 28%, 22% and 19%.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Philadelphia International (PHL) to Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), and Austin runs 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a quick food-and-music weekend, yes. With the Frontier flight landing at 7:26 PM Friday, Saturday is your full day: brisket, Barton Springs Pool, the bats at dusk and live music after.
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