Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin (WAS - AUS)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$108	Frontier 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Mon, Nov 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $108
Cheapest one-way flight	$54	Frontier 1 stop 8 hr Wed, Nov 12	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $54
Cheapest nonstop flights	$297	Southwest Nonstop 4 hr Thu, Nov 13 — Mon, Nov 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $297
Last-minute weekend getaway	$287	Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Sat, Oct 18 — Sun, Oct 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $287
Cheapest business class flights	$817	United 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 8 — Sun, Jan 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is currently $817

Fastest flight	3 hr 31 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin takes 3 hr 31 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $125–310
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $200–285

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Austin

Southwest

Nonstop

from $282

Typical price: $350–640

35 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, DCA - AUS Every day

2063 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - AUS Every day
United

Nonstop

from $297

Typical price: $285–570

21 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - AUS Every day

1123 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - AUS Every day
American

from $297

Typical price: $265–550

1294 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - AUS Every day
Delta

from $297

Typical price: $275–690

1095 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - AUS Every day
Frontier

from $108

Typical price: $165–410

64 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - AUS Every day
Alaska

from $405

Typical price: $500–1,150

53 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - AUS Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 18 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 50 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI)

Baltimore United States 50 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 20 min 116 mi

Popular airports near Austin

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Austin United States 25 min 6 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Houston United States 2 hr 45 min 144 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Dallas United States 3 hr 13 min 186 mi
San Antonio International Airport (SAT)

San Antonio United States 1 hr 18 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin

When are the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $125 to $310.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $108. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $282, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 8.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $297, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $297, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $297, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $108, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $405, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin starts at $108 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $54 and departs on Wed, Nov 12.

How long does it take to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

3 hr 31 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to Austin.

When should you fly to Austin, United States?

Austin has mild winters and very hot, humid summers that make some outdoor activities inadvisable. Most visitors arrive Mar–Sep. Spring sees crowds for the South by Southwest (SXSW) music and film festival (Mar) and the blooming of the bluebonnet (mid-Mar–mid Apr), which is the Texas state flower. Hotels are especially crowded during college graduation weekends (May). Fall's popular events are the Austin City Limits music festival (Sep), college football season (Sep–Nov) and the Austin Film Festival (Oct).

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin.
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 is the best airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin 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 Washington, D.C. to Austin.

In terms of nonstop flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 35 nonstop flights and 2,063 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin are:

United offers 21 nonstop flights and 1,123 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
American offers 1,294 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Delta offers 1,095 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Frontier offers 64 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .
Alaska offers 53 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Austin.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $108. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $54.

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

The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $282, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 8.
The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $297, flying from Jan 8 to Jan 11.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $297, flying from Dec 4 to Dec 7.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $297, flying from Nov 6 to Nov 9.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $108, flying from Nov 13 to Nov 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is $405, flying from Dec 6 to Dec 7.

Which airlines have direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Austin.

There are 35 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Austin at price $287 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.

Which airlines have direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Southwest and United fly direct from Washington, D.C. to Austin.

There are 35 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin per week. Flights are available every day.

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

When are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin available?

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin on a daily basis.

What are the cheapest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Austin start at $297 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17 with Southwest.

How can I find nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

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

What are the cheapest business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Austin start at $817 from Thu, Jan 8 to Sun, Jan 11 with United.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Austin start at $108 from Thu, Nov 13 to Mon, Nov 17.

How can I book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to Austin, 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.

Are there any last-minute deals from Washington, D.C. to Austin next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and Austin starts at $287 from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19 with Frontier.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Austin at price $287 is offered by Frontier from Sat, Oct 18 to Sun, Oct 19.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Austin, 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.