San Diego to Austin: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 5 times. The typical round trip was $451 per person and the lowest $430, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $430 |
| Typical (median) | $451 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 5 |
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Trips we picked on this route
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Austin
Oct 16–18, 2026 · 2 nights
- $430 per person, $21 below the typical fare on this route
- Breakfast included at Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown, 8/10 from 611 reviews
- 0% and 1% rain chance Saturday and Sunday, highs 70°F to 75°F
$1,068 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights $860 + hotel $208, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about $240
Frontier · with a stop · 5h 26m
The catch: The Frontier fare has one stop and 5h 26m of travel out, and a checked bag is about $240 for two that isn't in the total.
Worth it if you pack light and want barbecue, bats and live music; skip it if you need a nonstop, which we found at $889 per person.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $693 | AS | with a stop | 9h 37m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $430 | Frontier | with a stop | 5h 26m | Google Flights |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $451 | F9 | with a stop | 5h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $451 | F9 | with a stop | 5h 26m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $538 | F9 | with a stop | 5h 26m | Kiwi.com |
About Austin
Austin pairs live music on every corner with Texas barbecue, swimming holes and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle around Lady Bird Lake.
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Questions about San Diego to Austin
What does a round trip from San Diego to Austin usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $451 per person, taxes and fees included, across 5 checks; the lowest was $430.
When is the best time to fly from San Diego to Austin?
Austin is at its best in March, April, May, October and November. Avoid July, August: Daily highs above 100°F
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Austin?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for Austin.