Austin from Los Angeles, Oct 16–18: round trip from $362
When we checked, round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Austin for Oct 16–18, 2026 (2 nights) were $362 per person, or $724 for two, on Frontier with one stop. The forecast shows highs of 71–79°F and rain chances no higher than 11%. The best-value hotel, avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG, is $262 for the stay with breakfast.
The flight
$362 per person, round trip
$724 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 | $362 | 1 stop | 5h 46m |
| United | $501 | nonstop | 3h 4m |
| Frontier | $396 | 1 stop | 14h 48m |
Prices checked Oct 11, 2026, 6:05 PM PDT. 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 |
| avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG, 2 nights | $262 |
| Trip total for two | $986 |
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Why go now
At $362 per person, this fare is $27 under the $389 median of our earlier checks on this route. That's 7% less, and it carries the Lowest in 30 days badge. Flights for two come to $724. Add $262 for the avid hotel and $520 in spending money, and the weekend totals $1,506 for two, all-in as found. October weather is kind to Austin: 79°F on Friday, 71°F and overcast on Saturday, then 76°F and clear on Sunday. Heads-up: the Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends in October, so check whether it overlaps your dates. This trip works well for barbecue, a swim and a night of live music. Prices change, so these are the prices we found, not a promise.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food weekend with a little nature mixed in: brisket, live music, a swim at Barton Springs and a paddle on Lady Bird Lake. It suits a couple or two friends who like to eat well and stay out a bit late without packing every hour. The pace is easy. Most of the fun happens in the afternoon and evening, so slow mornings are part of the plan.
Weather in Austin, Oct 16–18
Highs 71–79°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 79 °F | 65 °F | 11% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 71 °F | 57 °F | 1% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 76 °F | 57 °F | 4% |
Where to stay in Austin
The best-value pick is avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG at $262 for the stay ($131 a night). It's rated 8.7 from 438 reviews and includes breakfast, but it doesn't offer free cancellation. The top-rated pick is EVEN Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain by IHG, a 4-star hotel scoring 9 from 241 reviews. It costs $421 for the stay ($211 a night), room only. Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin costs $274 ($137 a night) and is rated 8.7 from 186 reviews. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. As the EVEN's name says, it's near The Domain, a northern shopping district with newer hotels and lower rates. For your evenings, head to Downtown / Sixth Street, where the live music bars and the Capitol are within walking distance.
avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG
$262 for 2 nights, two guests · $131 a night
See roomsEVEN Hotel Austin Uptown near the Domain by IHG
$421 for 2 nights, two guests · $211 a night
See roomsHilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin
$274 for 2 nights, two guests · $137 a night
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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, ideally on Sunday when the forecast is clear and 76°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 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 | $724 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (avid hotel Austin - Tech Ridge by IHG) | $262 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,506 |
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 | $362 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $362 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $389 |
| Price checks | 6 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Austin City Limits Music Festival over two weekends
- No passport needed, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Austin is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
- The Frontier fare leaves LAX at 11:40 AM on Friday, Oct 16, makes one stop and lands at 7:26 PM after 5h 46m.
- The Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends in October.
- Of the three hotels, only Hilton Garden Inn Cedar Park Austin offers free cancellation.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
We found $362 per person round trip on Frontier, $724 for two, all-in with taxes and fees. That's $27 below the $389 median of our earlier checks on this route. Prices move, so the live price may differ.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. United had a nonstop leaving at 8:15 AM and landing at 1:19 PM, a 3h 4m flight, for $501 per person, or $1,002 for two. That's $139 per person more than the one-stop Frontier fare.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip from Los Angeles to Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows drizzle and 79°F on Friday with an 11% chance of rain. Saturday looks overcast at 71°F, and Sunday clear at 76°F. Lows are 57–65°F, so pack a light layer for evenings.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. Friday evening covers the arrival and live music. Saturday leaves room for brisket, the Capitol and the bats at dusk, and Sunday works for Barton Springs or Lady Bird Lake.
What does the whole weekend cost?
Our estimate is $1,506 for two. That's $724 in flights, $262 for the avid hotel with breakfast and $520 in spending money, based on $130 per person per day.
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