Austin from Washington, DC, Oct 16–18: $1,148 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $470 per person, $383 below the highest fare we saw
- Breakfast included at Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown, rated 8 from 612 reviews
- Dry Saturday and Sunday, with highs of 69°F and 74°F
The catch: Frontier's one stop stretches the outbound to 7h 26m, Friday has a 41% rain chance, and resort fees and a checked bag are not in the total.
Worth it if you want brisket, live music and a short weekend for $1,148; skip it if a 7h 26m one-stop flight eats too much of two nights.
Worth it if you can live with one stop. The whole trip is $1,148 for two: $940 for the Frontier flights plus $208 for 2 nights at Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown, taxes and fees included, but not resort fees, checked bags or spending money. You leave Friday, Oct 16 and come back Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, and the outbound flight from DCA has one stop and takes 7h 26m.
The total, before you go
$1,148 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $940 |
| Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown, 2 nights, two guests | $208 |
| The total, before you go | $1,148 |
$383 per person below the highest fare we saw for these dates.
Not in it: a checked bag and seat picks on basic fares, and any resort fee a hotel collects at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
$470 per person, round trip
$940 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 7h 26m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 1:00 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:26 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $470 | 1 stop | 7h 26m |
| JetBlue | $551 | 1 stop | 22h 17m |
| Frontier | $470 | 1 stop | 26h 26m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 2:02 PM EDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
The fare is $470 per person on Frontier. That's $383 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, a 45% gap across the 12 offers we checked, which ran from $470 to $853 per person. Add 2 nights at Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown for $208 and the trip comes to $1,148 for two, taxes and fees included, as found when we checked. Prices can move, so treat that as a snapshot. One heads-up for October: Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends this month. The forecast helps you plan. Friday reaches 76°F with a 41% chance of rain, and Saturday and Sunday are overcast and dry, with highs of 69°F and 74°F. That's comfortable weather for standing in a barbecue line, watching the bats at dusk and paddling Lady Bird Lake.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food and music: brisket at lunch, live sets at night and a swim or a paddle in between. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat well and stay out a little late. The pace is easy because two nights is just enough for a handful of good stops without rushing.
Weather in Austin, Oct 16–18
Highs 69–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 76 °F | 60 °F | 41% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 69 °F | 54 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 74 °F | 57 °F | 0% |
Where to stay in Austin
Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown is the best-value pick. It costs $208 for the 2 nights ($104 a night) for a Queen Room with breakfast, has a review score of 8 from 612 reviews and doesn't offer free cancellation. avid hotel Austin NW - Lakeline by IHG is the top rated at 9.2 from 189 reviews. It costs $278 for the stay ($139 a night) for a Standard King Room with breakfast, and it's the only one of the three with free cancellation. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG costs $311 ($156 a night) for a room with two double beds and breakfast, rated 7.7 from 1,103 reviews. For your evenings, Downtown / Sixth Street puts live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance. South Congress (SoCo) is the spot for food trucks and vintage shops.
Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown
$208 for 2 nights, two guests · $104 a night
See roomsavid hotel Austin NW - Lakeline by IHG
$278 for 2 nights, two guests · $139 a night
See roomsHoliday Inn Express & Suites Austin North Central by IHG
$311 for 2 nights, two guests · $156 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
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk
- Swim in Barton Springs Pool on dry Saturday or Sunday
- 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 Washington, DC | Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles International (IAD), Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| Flight time | 7h 26m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,316 miles each way |
| Time difference | -1 hour |
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What 2 nights in Austin costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $940 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown) | $208 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $1,668 |
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: Washington, DC to Austin
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $470 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $470 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Price checks | 3 |
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 you pay in US dollars.
- Austin is 1 hour behind Washington, DC.
- The outbound Frontier flight leaves DCA at 1:00 PM and lands at Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) at 7:26 PM local time, with one stop.
- All three hotels include breakfast, but only avid hotel Austin NW - Lakeline by IHG has free cancellation.
- Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends in October.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a one-stop flight doesn't bother you. The fare is $470 per person, $383 below the highest fare we saw for these dates, and breakfast comes with the hotel. If you only want a nonstop, skip this one, because the outbound takes 7h 26m.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,148 for two: $940 for the flights plus $208 for 2 nights at Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown, with taxes and fees included as found when we checked. Resort fees, checked bags and spending money are extra.
What is the weather like?
Friday, Oct 16 reaches 76°F and has a 41% chance of rain. Saturday is overcast and dry with a high of 69°F, and Sunday is overcast and dry at 74°F. Lows run from 54°F to 60°F, so pack a light layer.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a first taste, yes. You land at 7:26 PM on Friday, which leaves Saturday and Sunday for brisket, Barton Springs Pool, the Capitol and a night of live music on Sixth Street.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, you pay in US dollars and Austin is 1 hour behind Washington, DC.
Which hotel should we pick?
For the lowest total, pick Orangewood Inn and Suites Midtown at $208 for the stay, rated 8. If flexibility matters, avid hotel Austin NW - Lakeline by IHG costs $278, is rated 9.2 and has free cancellation.
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