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$71+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Austin (AUS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — AUS
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in July or August, booked 30 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:43 pm
BWI
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AUS
1 stop28h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/254:14 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop7h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$196
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/137:40 pm
BWI
-
AUS
1 stop5h 46m
Delta
Wed 7/222:45 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop5h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:35 pm
BWI
-
AUS
1 stop21h 31m
Frontier
Tue 4/216:13 pm
AUS
-
BWI
2 stops16h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:35 pm
BWI
-
AUS
2 stops15h 46m
Frontier
Mon 4/205:53 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop16h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/5$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/198:52 pm
BWI
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AUS
2 stops21h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/236:00 am
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop26h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/244:05 pm
BWI
-
AUS
2 stops24h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/266:12 am
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop11h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2310:09 am
BWI
-
AUS
1 stop8h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 3/264:59 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop6h 00m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/164:42 pm
BWI
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AUS
2 stops25h 29m
Frontier
Mon 4/205:53 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop16h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$210
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/176:05 am
BWI
-
AUS
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Tue 3/314:14 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop7h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/226:00 am
BWI
-
AUS
2 stops12h 18m
Frontier
Mon 4/275:53 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop16h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/237:54 pm
BWI
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AUS
2 stops49h 01m
Frontier
Thu 4/305:40 pm
AUS
-
BWI
1 stop17h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/6$213
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/256:20 am
IAD
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AUS
1 stop9h 56m
Frontier
Sun 3/298:36 pm
AUS
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IAD
1 stop9h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$290

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Austin (AUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$196
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$558

Good round-trip deal

$412 or less

Good one-way deal

$215 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Austin Bergstrom flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Austin Bergstrom flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Austin Bergstrom
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Austin Bergstrom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Austin Bergstrom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Austin Bergstrom.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-11:19 am

1 stop6h 19m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 5/15

6:38 pm-12:57 am

1 stop5h 19m

$197

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/3

11:50 am-5:33 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 6/8

6:15 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 00m

$257

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/18

12:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/20

5:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$276

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/8

7:46 pm-12:31 am

1 stop5h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 5/10

5:15 am-11:43 am

1 stop5h 28m

$288

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/14

8:10 am-3:24 pm

1 stop8h 14m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/16

5:30 am-11:37 am

1 stop5h 07m

$312

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/2

3:27 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops8h 48m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/6

9:35 am-4:33 pm

1 stop5h 58m

$322

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/23

1:40 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop5h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/30

5:05 am-9:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$342

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/9

7:30 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/13

5:10 am-11:50 am

1 stop5h 40m

$342

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/15

10:20 am-12:55 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 5/18

5:20 pm-12:15 am

1 stop5h 55m

$354
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreAustin

BWI - AUS

BWIAUS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/30

8:00 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 4/4

5:20 am-9:20 am

Nonstop3h 00m

$357

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Austin in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Austin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Austin flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Austin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin is 30 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin (average of $94). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Austin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 9% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Austin. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Austin flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Austin on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $311.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 8h 54m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 42m.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Austin. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAllegiant Air from Washington, D.C. to Austin have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Austin from Washington, D.C.?

    Austin Bergstrom (AUS), located 7.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin. 8 airlines have flights to Austin Bergstrom from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin Bergstrom should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 3 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Austin in 5h 25m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Austin is about 1339 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin round-trip?

    Currently priced at $88, Allegiant Air will fly you from Washington, D.C. to Austin and back. In addition to Allegiant Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $150 and $168, respectively. Allegiant Air is priced at 79% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Austin one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin are Allegiant Air ($70), Frontier ($71), and Delta ($93).

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

    Consider Sun Country Air (100%), Mesa Airlines (94%) or Lufthansa (90%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin is generally $874, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $146. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Austin Bergstrom), you can expect to pay $124 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Austin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Austin (average of $94). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin in December is currently the most expensive (average of $184). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Austin

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Austin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Allegiant AirCheapest$88Average$188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$168Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$207Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$256Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$297Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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