Austin from Los Angeles, Oct 23–25: $2,392 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $22 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
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.
A round trip from Los Angeles to Austin costs $362 per person ($724 for two) for Friday, Oct 23 to Sunday, Oct 25, 2026. That's 2 nights, flying Frontier with one stop. Expect overcast days with highs of 87–91°F and a small chance of rain, and the best-value hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, came in at $834 a night.
The total, before you go
$2,392 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $724 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,668 |
| The total, before you go | $2,392 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$22 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$362 per person, round trip
$724 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 4h 55m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 1:32 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 8:27 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $362 | 1 stop | 4h 55m |
| United | $501 | nonstop | 3h 4m |
| Frontier | $402 | 1 stop | 27h 2m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 6:33 PM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $362 per person round trip, this fare is $22 below the typical fare on this route. That's 6% under $384, the median of our earlier checks. It also carries a Lowest in 30 days badge: we checked the route 21 times and saw fares from $362 to $562 across 12 offers. The Frontier flight leaves LAX at 1:32 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and lands at 8:27 PM local time, so you'll still have Friday night in town. October is when the Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends. The forecast shows highs of 87–91°F under overcast skies, warm enough for Barton Springs Pool. This is a long weekend for brisket, live music and a paddle on Lady Bird Lake, 1,225 miles from home. Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food and music, with some outdoor time mixed in. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to eat well, stay out for a set or two and spend a warm afternoon by the water. The pace is easy: barbecue at lunch, a swim or a paddle in the afternoon, bats at dusk and live music after dark.
Weather in Austin, Oct 23–25
Highs 87–91°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 87 °F | 75 °F | 30% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 91 °F | 71 °F | 18% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 89 °F | 73 °F | 16% |
Where to stay in Austin
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin is the best-value pick at $1,668 for the 2 nights ($834 a night). It scores 8.1 from 343 reviews, comes with a King Room in North Loop and has free cancellation. The Code Hotel is the top-rated option at 9.2 from 113 reviews. It's $2,966 for the stay ($1,483 a night) for a 1 Bedroom Suite w/ Balcony in South Austin, with no free cancellation. Mountain Star Lodge is the budget choice at $904 for the stay ($452 a night), scoring 6.5 from 220 reviews, and it has free cancellation. All three are room only. If you'd rather be in the middle of the evening action, look at Downtown / Sixth Street, where live music bars and the Capitol are within walking distance. South Congress (SoCo) is known for food trucks and vintage shops.
DoubleTree by Hilton Austin
$1,668 for 2 nights, two guests · $834 a night
See roomsThe Code Hotel
$2,966 for 2 nights, two guests · $1,483 a night
See roomsMountain Star Lodge
$904 for 2 nights, two guests · $452 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, ideally on Saturday before the line builds.
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk.
- Cool off from the 91°F Saturday high with a swim in Barton Springs Pool.
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club.
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake on Sunday morning before heading home.
- Tour the Texas State Capitol, walkable from Downtown / Sixth Street.
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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 | 4h 55m (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 (DoubleTree by Hilton Austin) | $1,668 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $2,912 |
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 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $384 |
| Price checks | 21 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers 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 is needed, and the currency is the US dollar.
- Austin is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The Frontier flight takes 4h 5m plus a stop, 4h 55m in total, from LAX to Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS).
- DoubleTree by Hilton Austin and Mountain Star Lodge offer free cancellation. The Code Hotel does not.
- October is Austin City Limits Music Festival season, which runs over two weekends.
- Our sample budget for two is $2,912: $724 for flights, $1,668 for the hotel and $520 for spending.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$362 per person round trip, or $724 for two, on Frontier with one stop. That price includes taxes and fees as we found it. It departs LAX at 1:32 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and arrives at 8:27 PM.
Is there a nonstop option?
Yes. United flies nonstop for $501 per person ($1,002 for two). It leaves at 10:50 AM, lands at 3:54 PM and takes 3h 4m.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars. Just remember Austin runs 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast all three days, with highs of 87°F, 91°F and 89°F and lows from 71°F to 75°F. The chance of rain is 30% on Friday, 18% on Saturday and 16% on Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land Friday at 8:27 PM, so you still get Friday night, a full Saturday of brisket, swimming and live music, and Sunday to paddle Lady Bird Lake.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
Our sample budget is $2,912: $724 for flights, $1,668 for 2 nights at DoubleTree by Hilton Austin and $520 for spending. Choosing Mountain Star Lodge at $904 for the stay brings it down.
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