Austin, United States: trips from $362
Austin pairs live music on every corner with Texas barbecue, swimming holes and a laid-back outdoor lifestyle around Lady Bird Lake.
Trips to Austin from every city
Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.
$362 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
$498 $366 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $132 (27%)
the typical fare on this route
$490 $450 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included You save $40 (8%)
the typical fare on this route
Lowest fares to Austin by city, last 30 days
| From | Lowest, 30 days | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $362 | 6 |
| Sacramento | $366 | 6 |
| San Francisco | $419 | 13 |
When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | best |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | fine |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | fine |
- March: South by Southwest takes over the city in mid-March
- October: Austin City Limits Music Festival over two weekends
July, August: Daily highs above 100°F
Where to stay 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
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake
- Tour the Texas State Capitol
Good to know
| Airports | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | no |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Kind of trip | city, nightlife, food, festival, nature |
Austin in pictures
Questions about Austin
When is the best time to visit Austin?
March, April, May, October and November. July, August: Daily highs above 100°F
Do US citizens need a passport for Austin?
No. Austin is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.
What is the cheapest flight to Austin right now?
Austin from Los Angeles, Oct 16–18, 2026, from $362 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.
How expensive is Austin on the ground?
Austin is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.