Austin from Reno, Oct 23–25: $2,988 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- Highs 75–85°F with 11–21% rain chances, good for Barton Springs
- Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central: rated 9, free cancellation
- Fare is $197 per person below the highest we saw for these dates
The catch: The outbound takes 20h 27m with one stop, landing Saturday at 12:17 PM, and you fly home Sunday at 6:00 AM; a checked bag is about $240 for two.
Worth it if you want a quick Saturday of barbecue and live music and sleep fine on planes; skip it if you want two full days in town.
Worth it if you can sleep on a plane: $2,988 for two covers flights at $1,232, Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central at $1,514 and its $242 property fee, with taxes and fees included. The trip runs Oct 23–25, 2026, for 2 nights, on F9 (Frontier) with one stop, not a nonstop. You leave Friday at 9:18 PM and land Saturday at 12:17 PM.
The total, before you go
$2,988 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes, fees & the resort fee
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $1,232 |
| Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $1,514 |
| Resort fee, collected at the desk | $242 |
| The total, before you go | $2,988 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$197 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
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); the resort fee is counted above. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$616 per person, round trip
$1,232 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 20h 27m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 9:18 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 12:17 PM · back Sun, Oct 25, 6:00 AM – Sun, Oct 25, 11:28 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $616 | 1 stop | 20h 27m |
| United | $666 | 1 stop | 11h 50m |
| United | $666 | 1 stop | 11h 55m |
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Why now
$2,988 for two covers the flights, 2 nights at Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central and its $242 property fee, with taxes included. The fare is $616 per person, $197 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 24% gap across the 12 offers we checked. The forecast is warm for late October: highs of 75°F Friday, 85°F Saturday and 83°F Sunday, lows of 67–71°F, and rain chances of 11% to 21% with light drizzle at most. That's swimming weather for Barton Springs Pool and good paddling on Lady Bird Lake. October is also Austin City Limits Music Festival month, held over two weekends. If the 20h 27m outbound is too much, United has one-stop flights at $666 per person that land Friday afternoon, $1,332 for two, which isn't part of the total above. Prices are as we found them when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city-and-food weekend: brisket in line, a swim, a bridge at dusk, a night of live music. It suits a couple or two friends who like to keep moving and don't mind a short schedule, since these flights give you Saturday afternoon, Saturday night and an early Sunday exit. The pace is quick, so pick two or three things and do them well.
Weather in Austin, Oct 23–25
Highs 75–85°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 75 °F | 67 °F | 11% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 85 °F | 71 °F | 21% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 83 °F | 69 °F | 21% |
Where to stay in Austin
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central is our best-value pick and the hotel in the total: $1,514 for the 2 nights ($757 a night) plus a $242 property fee, rated 9 from 47 reviews, with free cancellation, in North Loop. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG is the top rated at 9.2 from 368 reviews and includes breakfast. It costs $2,022 for the stay ($1,011 a night) plus $321 paid at the property, with no free cancellation, and being near the airport helps with a 6:00 AM Sunday flight. Mountain Star Lodge is the budget option at $904 ($452 a night) plus $104 in fees, rated 6.5 from 216 reviews, with free cancellation. For Saturday night, Downtown / Sixth Street has live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance.
Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central
$1,514 for 2 nights, two guests · $757 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG
$2,022 for 2 nights, two guests · $1,011 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 after you land Saturday
- Swim in Barton Springs Pool, with a Saturday high of 85°F
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club on Saturday night
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake if you skip the pool
- Tour the Texas State Capitol if you have an hour to spare
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Reno | Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| Flight time | 20h 27m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,400 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Austin costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $1,232 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central) | $1,514 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $3,266 |
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: Reno to Austin
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $616 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $348 (Oct 15, 2026) |
| Price checks | 4 |
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, paid in US dollars.
- Austin is 2 hours ahead of Reno, and the route covers 1,400 miles.
- The $2,988 total includes taxes, fees and the hotel's $242 property fee; a checked bag is about $240 for two and isn't included.
- We'd set aside $520 for two for food and fun over the 2 days; that isn't in the total.
- Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central and Mountain Star Lodge offer free cancellation; Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin Airport East by IHG does not.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Worth it if an overnight outbound doesn't bother you. You get Saturday from 12:17 PM, Saturday night and a 6:00 AM flight home Sunday, with a high of 85°F and a hotel rated 9. If you want more time, United's one-stop at $666 per person lands Friday afternoon.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$2,988, all in: flights at $1,232, Hilton Garden Inn Austin Central at $1,514 and its $242 property fee, with taxes included. A checked bag, about $240 for two, and spending money are extra.
How long are the flights?
The F9 outbound has one stop and takes 20h 27m. It leaves Reno-Tahoe International (RNO) at 9:18 PM Friday and lands at Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) at 12:17 PM Saturday. The return leaves Sunday at 6:00 AM and lands at 11:28 AM.
What is the weather like?
Highs of 75°F to 85°F and lows of 67°F to 71°F across the three days. Rain chances run 11% to 21%, with drizzle at most.
Is 2 nights enough?
It's tight. On this flight you spend Friday night in the air, so your time in town is mostly Saturday. Pick brisket, a swim at Barton Springs Pool and live music, and you'll make good use of it.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, prices are in US dollars and Austin is 2 hours ahead of Reno.
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