Austin from New York, Oct 23–25: $2,886 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $326 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
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.
Round-trip flights from New York to Austin cost $609 per person ($1,218 for two) on United for Oct 23–25, 2026, a 2-night weekend with one stop. The forecast is overcast with highs of 87–91°F and a small chance of rain. The best-value hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, is $1,668 for both nights, all-in when we checked.
The total, before you go
$2,886 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,218 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Austin, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,668 |
| The total, before you go | $2,886 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $160 |
$326 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $40 each way per bag on United, $160 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
$609 per person, round trip
$1,218 for two, taxes and fees included · United · 1 stop · 7h 54m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 5:05 PM – Fri, Oct 23, 11:59 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| United | $609 | 1 stop | 7h 54m |
| American | $687 | nonstop | 4h 18m |
| JetBlue | $634 | 1 stop | 8h 10m |
Prices checked Oct 13, 2026, 9:05 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $609 per person round trip on United. That's $326 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, or 35% less. We checked 12 offers, and they ran from $609 to $935 per person. One heads-up: our recent checks found $555 on Oct 14, so this isn't the lowest fare we've tracked, but it's the lowest of today's fares. If you'd rather skip the stop, American flies nonstop for $687 per person. Late October in Austin is still warm, with forecast highs of 87–91°F and lows of 71–75°F. That's swimming weather for Barton Springs Pool and patio weather for barbecue and live music. October is also when the Austin City Limits Music Festival runs, over two weekends. Prices are all-in as we found them and can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food long weekend: brisket, live music, a swim and a paddle, all close to Lady Bird Lake. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like to eat well and stay out late, then slow down by the water. The pace is easy. You land Friday night and have 2 nights, so plan one big day on Saturday and keep Sunday lazy.
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 | 16% |
| 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 stay ($834 a night). That gets you a King Room in North Loop, rated 8.1 from 343 reviews, with free cancellation. The Code Hotel is the top-rated pick at 9.2 from 113 reviews: a 1 Bedroom Suite w/ Balcony in South Austin for $2,966 ($1,483 a night). It doesn't offer free cancellation. Mountain Star Lodge is the budget option at $904 for the stay ($452 a night). It's rated 6.5 from 220 reviews and has free cancellation. All three rates are room only. To stay close to the action, look at Downtown / Sixth Street, which puts live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance. South Congress (SoCo) is good 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
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, and get there early on Saturday.
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk.
- Cool off with a swim in Barton Springs Pool when it's hot.
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club.
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake on Sunday morning.
- Tour the Texas State Capitol, a short walk from Sixth Street.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in New York | John F. Kennedy International (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR), LaGuardia (LGA) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| Flight time | 7h 54m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,511 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Austin costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,218 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (DoubleTree by Hilton Austin) | $1,668 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $3,406 |
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: New York to Austin
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $609 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $555 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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 needed. It's a domestic trip and you pay in US dollars.
- Austin is 1 hour behind New York, and the flight covers 1,511 miles into Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS).
- The United fare has one stop: you leave Friday evening and land just before midnight Austin time.
- Hotel rates are room only. DoubleTree by Hilton Austin and Mountain Star Lodge offer free cancellation; The Code Hotel doesn't.
- October brings the Austin City Limits Music Festival over two weekends, so check whether it falls on your dates.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
United is $609 per person round trip with one stop, or $1,218 for two, all-in when we checked. JetBlue was $634 per person with one stop. American flies nonstop for $687 per person.
When do I leave and land?
You leave Friday, Oct 23, in the evening and land in Austin just before midnight local time. Our check didn't include return flight times, so look at those before you book.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, so a passport isn't required, and you'll pay in US dollars.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is overcast, with highs of 87°F on Friday, 91°F on Saturday and 89°F on Sunday. Lows are 71–75°F. The chance of rain is 30% on Friday and 16% on each of the next two days.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You arrive late Friday, so Saturday is your full day: brisket, Barton Springs Pool, the bats at dusk and live music. Save Sunday for a paddle on Lady Bird Lake.
What does the whole trip cost for two?
We estimate $3,406 for two: $1,218 for flights, $1,668 for DoubleTree by Hilton Austin and $520 for spending, which is $130 per person per day.
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