Austin, United States: trips from £273
Austin pairs live music on every corner with Texas barbecue, swimming holes and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle around Lady Bird Lake.
Trips to Austin from every city
Cheapest first, per person, return, taxes and fees included.
Just found · from Los AngelesLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Austin
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £17 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, rated 8.1 by 343 guests
£1,803 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £546 + hotel £1,257, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 4h 55m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 4h 55m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Next weekend · from Los AngelesLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Austin
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£743 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £546 + hotel £197, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 46m
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.
Next weekend · from SacramentoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Austin
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- Frontier fare of $366 per person, $132 below the typical fare
- Highs of 75–80°F with rain chances of just 2% to 7%
- avid hotel for $262 for two nights, breakfast included, rated 8.7 from 438 reviews
£749 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £552 + hotel £197, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 34m
The catch: The 5h 34m outbound flight has one stop, and a checked bag is about $240 for two, which isn't in the total.
Worth it if you pack carry-on and want barbecue, live music and mild weather; skip it if you need a nonstop.
Just found · from San DiegoLowest in 30 daysWorth it, if
Austin
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £16 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Lowest in 30 days on this route
- Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown, rated 8 by 611 guests
£805 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £648 + hotel £157, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 26m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 5h 26m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from PhiladelphiaWorth it, if
Austin
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- 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
£1,930 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £672 + hotel £1,257, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 14h 36m
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.
Just found · from San FranciscoWorth it, if
Austin
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £30 per person below the typical fare on this route
- Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central, rated 8.2 by 732 guests
- Highs around 88°F, a small chance of rain
£2,206 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £678 + hotel £1,527, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 10h 43m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 10h 43m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Just found · from Washington, DCWorth it, if
Austin
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $470 per person, $383 below the highest fare we saw
- Breakfast included at Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown, rated 8 from 612 reviews
- Dry Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 69°F and 74°F
£865 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £709 + hotel £157, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 7h 26m
The catch: Frontier's one stop stretches the outbound to 7h 26m, Friday has a 41% rain chance, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want brisket, live music and a short weekend for $1,148; skip it if a 7h 26m one-stop flight eats too much of two nights.
Next weekend · from San FranciscoWorth it, if
Austin
16 – 18 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- $1,228 for two covers flights and 2 hotel nights with breakfast
- Highs 70–78°F, with a 1% to 2% rain chance Saturday and Sunday
- Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown is rated 8 from 611 reviews
£926 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £769 + hotel £157, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 11h 26m
The catch: The 6:00 AM Frontier outbound connects and takes 11h 26m, and a checked bag and resort fees are not in the total.
Worth it if you want brisket, live music and mild weather on a budget; skip it if a long connection would eat your weekend.
Just found · from New YorkWorth it, if
Austin
23 – 25 Oct 2026 · 2 nights
- £246 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates
- DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, rated 8.1 by 343 guests
- Free cancellation at DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
£2,175 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £918 + hotel £1,257, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £121
United · with a stop · 7h 54m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 7h 54m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Lowest fares to Austin by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | £158 | 6 |
| Reno | £262 | 2 |
| Los Angeles | £273 | 27 |
| Sacramento | £276 | 6 |
| Chicago | £302 | 1 |
| San Francisco | £316 | 24 |
| San Diego | £324 | 5 |
| Washington, DC | £354 | 3 |
| Buffalo | £368 | 1 |
| New York | £387 | 4 |
| Boise | £638 | 1 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- March: South by Southwest takes over the city in mid-March
- October: Austin City Limits Music Festival over two weekends
July, August: Daily highs above 100°F
Where to stay 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
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake
- Tour the Texas State Capitol
Good to know
| Airports | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Passport from United States | No passport needed |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Kind of trip | city, nightlife, food, festival, nature |
Austin in pictures
Questions about Austin
When is the best time to visit Austin?
March, April, May, October and November. July, August: Daily highs above 100°F
Do I need a passport for Austin?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Austin.
What is the cheapest flight to Austin right now?
Austin from Los Angeles, 23 – 25 Oct 2026, from £273 per person return, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Austin on the ground?
Austin is upscale by US standards: plan about £98 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.