$54 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $54 for one-way flights and $144 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Nov 9 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Thu, Nov 13, priced at $144 found 1 day ago
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 28
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$145 Roundtrip, just found
$145
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 25 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $145 just found
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 28
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$147 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 18 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Mon, Jul 28, priced at $147 found 13 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 15
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$152 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 7 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $152 found 23 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$153 Roundtrip, just found
$153
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $153 just found
Spirit Airlines
Fri, Jul 11 - Fri, Aug 8
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$164 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 11 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Fri, Aug 8, priced at $164 found 3 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 22
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$172 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Wed, Oct 22, priced at $172 found 2 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 8
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$193 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Wed, Oct 8, priced at $193 found 17 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$257 Roundtrip, just found
$257
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Thu, Aug 14, priced at $257 just found
Delta
Mon, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 14
LAX
Los Angeles
AUS
Austin
$257 Roundtrip, just found
$257
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Los Angeles to Austin, returning Thu, Aug 14, priced at $257 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS)

February is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $88 - $450 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Austin (AUS)
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Austin-Bergstrom Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$144
Distance
1238 mi
Average flight time
5 hours 2 mins

Los Angeles to Austin Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Los Angeles to Austin

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Los Angeles to Austin are during the month of November. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Austin with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Austin

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Los Angeles to Austin: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Los Angeles to Austin

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Austin in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $54 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Los Angeles to Austin flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Los Angeles to Austin airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) cost?
You can book cheap return fares starting at $222 from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a United flight leaving LAX on July 24 2025 and touching down at AUS. The price was last updated on July 2 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from LAX to AUS?
To pick up a cheap ticket, look for direct flights from LAX to AUS that depart in November. You can find a one-way Spirit Airlines flight for $67 leaving on November 16 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 2 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
Fly straight to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS). 4 airlines offer direct flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX), including:

  • American Airlines
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from LAX to AUS?
Right now, the cheapest carrier offering one-way flights from LAX to AUS is Spirit Airlines. You can take off on this route from $67. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from LAX on August 12 2025. Prices were last updated on July 2 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
With, on average, 10 direct flights departing from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) daily, you'll be soaring through the skies in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
More passengers fly between LAX and AUS at 4 PM than at any other time. Rather skip the crowds? Consider flying outside peak hours and you're likely to save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from LAX to AUS?
Depart on a Thursday if you're looking for the best selection of flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS).
What is the earliest flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)'s first flight to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) is at approximately 6:40AM UTC-8. With a total flight time of 2h 45m, you'll land at around 11:25AM UTC-6.
How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
Flights from LAX to AUS have an average travel time of 3 hours and 1 minute. The distance between these two airports is 1,250 mi.
What airline has the least delays from LAX to AUS?
With 100% of flights typically landing on schedule, Aeromexico has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS). To keep track of your flight status and get notified about any changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
To arrive at Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) without delays, opt for a flight that takes off from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Austin from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
If you've booked a direct flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin, Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS) last-minute?
Holding off until right before your break to book your flight from LAX to AUS generally means paying more. While you may come across some last-minute discounts, they aren't always guaranteed. Be flexible with your travel plans for the best chance of getting a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a LAX to AUS flight and hotel package?
Securing a LAX to AUS flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels in one place. Pick from our wide range of hotels and then add flights, car rentals and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS)?
Typically, it's possible to cancel or reschedule your LAX to AUS flight. However, if it's been more than 24 hours since booking, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more details on our Customer Service portal.

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