Find Cheap Flights from Austin to Los Angeles (AUS - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Austin to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$160	Frontier 1 stop 28 hr Fri, May 1 — Thu, May 7	The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Los Angeles is currently $160
Cheapest one-way flight	$86	Frontier 1 stop 30 hr Fri, May 8	The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to Los Angeles is currently $86
Cheapest nonstop flights	$280	Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Austin to Los Angeles is currently $280
Last-minute weekend getaway	$250	Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to Los Angeles is currently $250
Cheapest business class flights	$388	Frontier 1 stop 29 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to Los Angeles is currently $388

Fastest flight	3 hr 2 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to Los Angeles takes 3 hr 2 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to Los Angeles is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically March.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $145–230
March Most expensive	Typical prices: $215–350

Popular airlines from Austin to Los Angeles

Southwest

Nonstop

from $280

Typical price: $250–510

22 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - LAX Every day

635 weekly connecting flights

AUS - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $280

Typical price: $235–530

21 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - LAX Every day

614 weekly connecting flights

AUS - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $280

Typical price: $255–530

19 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - LAX Every day

465 weekly connecting flights

AUS - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $300

Typical price: $255–560

27 weekly nonstop flights

AUS - LAX Every day

63 weekly connecting flights

AUS - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $300

Typical price: $295–600

27 weekly connecting flights

AUS - LAX Every day
Spirit

Typical price: $180–360

27 weekly connecting flights

AUS - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 16 min 186 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 32 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Austin to Los Angeles are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $145 to $230.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $280, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $280, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $280, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $300, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $300, flying from May 7 to May 13.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Los Angeles starts at $160 from Fri, May 1 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $86 and departs on Fri, May 8.

3 hr 2 min is the shortest flight time from Austin to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Austin to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 27 nonstop flights and 63 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 22 nonstop flights and 635 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Austin to Los Angeles are:

American offers 21 nonstop flights and 614 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
United offers 19 nonstop flights and 465 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 27 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Spirit offers 27 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Austin and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $160. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $86.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $280, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest American flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $280, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest United flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $280, flying from May 7 to May 13.
The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $300, flying from May 14 to May 20.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to Los Angeles is $300, flying from May 7 to May 13.

Delta, Southwest, American and United fly direct from Austin to Los Angeles.

There are 22 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 United direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Delta direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Los Angeles at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

Delta, Southwest, American and United fly direct from Austin to Los Angeles.

There are 22 Southwest direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 American direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 19 United direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 27 Delta direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Austin to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and Los Angeles start at $280 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 20 with Southwest.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and Los Angeles start at $388 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 11 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and Los Angeles start at $160 from Fri, May 1 to Thu, May 7.

To book business class trips from Austin to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and Los Angeles starts at $250 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and Los Angeles at price $250 is offered by Frontier from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.