Los Angeles from Austin, Oct 16–18: round trip from $362
Round-trip flights from Austin to Los Angeles cost $362 per person ($724 for two) for Oct 16–18, 2026, a 2-night weekend, when we checked. That fare is on Frontier with one stop, and the forecast is clear with highs of 89–93°F. The best-value stay is Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel at $324 for both nights, in a shared dorm.
The flight
$532 $362 per person, round trip
the highest fare we saw for these dates
$724 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 6h 8m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 8:21 PM – Sat, Oct 17, 12:29 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $362 | 1 stop | 6h 8m |
| Southwest | $501 | nonstop | 3h 10m |
| Alaska | $474 | 1 stop | 16h 50m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 2:19 PM CDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $724 |
| Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel, 2 nights | $324 |
| Trip total for two | $1,048 |
Regular: $1,388 You pay: $1,048 Saved: $340
the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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Why go now
$362 per person round trip, all-in, is $170 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 32% gap across the 12 offers we checked. That's $724 for two in flights. Add $324 for two nights in the cheapest bed we found and $520 in spending money, and the sample budget for two comes to $1,568. The forecast is clear all three days, with highs of 89–93°F, lows of 75–77°F and a 0% chance of rain, so it's beach weather in the middle of October. Two nights fits one beach day in Santa Monica or Venice and one day for the Getty Center, a studio tour or tacos in Boyle Heights. Heads-up: the Frontier flight lands at 12:29 AM Saturday, so Friday night is mostly travel. Prices were found when we checked and can change.
The kind of trip this is
A warm city-and-beach long weekend with a side of tacos and museums. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who don't mind a late Friday arrival and want to pack Saturday and Sunday with a bike ride along the coast, a view of the Hollywood sign and a market lunch. The pace is quick: two full days, so pick one beach and one big sight rather than trying to cover the whole city.
Weather in Los Angeles, Oct 16–18
Highs 89–93°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 93 °F | 75 °F | 0% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 91 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 89 °F | 77 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Los Angeles
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel is the best value at $324 for the stay ($162 a night), rated 8.3 from 3,195 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation. The room is 2 beds in an 8-bed mixed dorm, so it's for travelers fine with sharing, and it puts you right by the beach. Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX is the top rated at 8.4 from 3,378 reviews, $442 for the stay ($221 a night) for a Deluxe King, room only, free cancellation. Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG is the budget pick for a private room: $381 ($191 a night), Standard King, 7.8 from 3,946 reviews, free cancellation. Both airport hotels suit that 12:29 AM landing. For walking, Santa Monica has the beach and pier without needing a car for a day or two.
Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel
$324 for 2 nights, two guests · $162 a night
See roomsSonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
$442 for 2 nights, two guests · $221 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG
$381 for 2 nights, two guests · $191 a night
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Where in Los Angeles
- Santa Monica: Beach, pier and walkable streets without a car for a day or two.
- West Hollywood / Beverly Hills: Design hotels, Sunset Strip nightlife and Rodeo Drive.
- Hollywood: Walk of Fame, studio tours and mid-range hotels.
- Downtown LA: Arts District, Broad museum and Grand Central Market.
- Anaheim: Base for Disneyland Resort.
What to do in Los Angeles
- Ride a bike from Santa Monica Pier down to Venice Beach
- Hike to the Griffith Observatory for the Hollywood sign view
- Visit the Getty Center for art and city views
- Eat at Grand Central Market, then the taco stands of Boyle Heights
- Take the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Burbank
- Spend a day at Disneyland in Anaheim if you skip the beach
Tours and tickets in Los Angeles
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA) |
| Flight time | 6h 8m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,225 miles each way |
| Time difference | -2 hours |
What 2 nights in Los Angeles costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $724 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel) | $324 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,568 |
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: Austin to Los Angeles
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $362 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $190 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed and the currency is the US dollar.
- Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Austin; the trip covers 1,225 miles.
- The $362 Frontier fare has one stop and takes 6h 8m, leaving AUS at 8:21 PM Friday, Oct 16.
- All three hotels listed show free cancellation; only the Venice Beach dorm includes breakfast.
- Besides LAX, the area is served by Hollywood Burbank (BUR) and John Wayne Orange County (SNA).
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$362 per person round trip on Frontier, $724 for two, all-in when we checked. It leaves Austin at 8:21 PM on Friday, Oct 16 and lands at LAX at 12:29 AM Saturday after one stop. Prices can change.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes, we found Southwest nonstop at $501 per person, $1,002 for two. It leaves at 5:15 AM Friday, Oct 16 and lands at 6:25 AM, a 3h 10m flight, which gives you a full extra day.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is clear all three days: highs of 93°F Friday, 91°F Saturday and 89°F Sunday, lows of 75–77°F, and a 0% chance of rain.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a focused trip, yes. With the late Friday arrival you get Saturday and Sunday: one beach day between Santa Monica and Venice, and one day for the Getty Center, Griffith Observatory or a studio tour.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our sample budget for two is $1,568: $724 in flights, $324 for two nights at Samesun Venice Beach Hotel & Hostel and $520 for spending, which works out to $130 per person per day.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Austin, paid in US dollars; you just set your watch back 2 hours.
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