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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Austin to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Austin to San Diego, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap Flight Deals from Austin to San Diego (AUS-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Austin to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Austin to San Diego

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Austin to San Diego.
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Expert advice for your flight from Austin to San Diego

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are specific to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers a 20-minute baggage guarantee or you'll receive bonus miles or a discount code.


Alaska Airlines' Premium Class offers extra legroom, priority boarding, and complimentary drinks on flights over 350 miles.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 pounds each, ideal for travelers with luggage.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before departure for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
AUS

To avoid long security lines at AUS, arrive early, especially before 8 am. Checkpoint 2 West offers expedited lanes for eligible travelers.

Read more about AUSby Harriet Baskas
SAN

For a budget-friendly arrival at SAN, take the Route 992 bus to Downtown. It runs every 15 minutes from 5 am to midnight.

Read more about SANby Brandon Schultz
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Alaska Airlines and AUS

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on Southwest

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAN

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon travels every week and makes friends with stray cats wherever he goes. Dogs, too... he once brought one home to the US from the Amalfi Coast. He’s written 6 books, visited 6 continents (still waiting on Antarctica), and would eat ice cream 6 times a day if he could. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his partner and three cats.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Austin to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Austin to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Austin to San Diego is September, where tickets cost £166 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £279 and £233 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Austin to San Diego?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of £182, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Austin to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Austin to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Austin to San Diego

Low season

January

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from Austin to San Diego

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Austin to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Austin to San Diego

  • Which airlines have lounges at San Diego International Airport?

    Book your flight with United Airlines or Delta for those looking to relax at premium airline lounges. These are the only two airlines with lounges at SAN. Delta operates a members-only lounge in Terminal 2 next to Gate 37. You need to have Elite Status to access the lounge. United Airlines operates a pay-at-the-door lounge in Terminal 1 on the mezzanine level. Airspace Lounge in Terminal 2 is another option and isn’t affiliated with any airline.

  • Does San Diego International Airport offer accessible services?

    The airport has provided elevators for step-free access to all areas. There are also volunteers at strategic locations to assist any special needs passengers. You’ll also get reserved parking spots at the airport and accessible restrooms in every terminal. Passengers in wheelchairs can also request wheelchair assistance from the airline or the airport. The airport also has tactile guide paths, braille signage, and works closely with Aira to help the visually impaired travel through SAN. Visual paging, TTY telephones, and closed captioning on announcements are also part of the accessible services offered at SAN for the hearing impaired.

  • What are the transport options from San Diego International Airport?

    The first option is the bus. The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) links SAN to downtown San Diego, and buses stop at Terminals 1 and 2 every 15min. Taxis are also available 24h a day at the ground transportation area, and all are metered. You can also take the shared-ride shuttles, which offer door-to-door services from SAN, and reservations are highly recommended. Car rentals are the other option at SAN, and Avis, Budget, Dollar, National, Thrifty, and Enterprise offer their services from SAN. They are off-site, but they have shuttles leaving the terminals every 20min.

  • What are the most eco-friendly airlines flying from Austin to San Diego?

    There are several nonstop flights offered from Austin to San Diego. On average, around 676 kg of carbon is emitted per passenger on flights from Austin to San Diego. However, you can reduce this figure and fly more sustainably with Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. These airlines emit 50%, 48%, and 45% less carbon per passenger, respectively, on flights from AUS to SAN.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Austin to San Diego?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Austin to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Austin to San Diego?

    The Embraer 175 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Austin to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Austin to San Diego?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Austin and San Diego.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Austin to San Diego?

    There are direct flights from Austin to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Austin to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Austin to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Austin to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from Austin is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Austin to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to Austin with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Austin to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from Austin up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Austin to San Diego

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is a major airport with two terminals. The first is the Barbara Jordan Terminal, which serves as the main terminal and hosts all major airlines, while the newer and smaller South Terminal only serves Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.
  • Pets are welcome to travel through AUS. However, they should remain within their carrier while at AUS. The airport has provided two pet relief areas – one is directly across the street from the Arrivals Hall, and the other is on the lowest level on the eastern side of the airport.
  • If you’re looking to de-stress before your flight to San Diego, head to the Knot Anymore Massage spa at the Barbara Jordan Terminal and melt your stress away with a foot massage or a session on a massage chair. The spa has two locations at the terminal, one near Gate 7 and the other around Gate 13.
  • Do you urgently need some cash? Visit the ATMs at San Diego International Airport (SAN). Bank of America operates several ATMs at SAN, and you’ll find them around Gates 1, 2, 5, and 13 (Terminal 1) and Gates 20-32 and Gates 33-51 (Terminal 2).
  • AUS is a massive airport, and the two terminals are far from each other. The airport has provided a free shuttle that allows passengers to travel between the two terminals.

Prefer to fly direct from Austin to San Diego?

Find which airlines fly direct from Austin Bergstrom Airport to San Diego Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Austin Bergstrom to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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Direct returns

San Diego to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +1 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +2 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, +2 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +3 more

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