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$72+ Cheap flights from Austin to San Diego (AUS - SAN)

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AUS — SAN
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to San Diego are usually found in October or August, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Austin to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) to San Diego (SAN). 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 November 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$115
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$72
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$191 or less

Good one-way deal

$100 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Austin Bergstrom-San Diego flight deals.
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From Austin Bergstrom to San Diego
One-way flight from Austin Bergstrom to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Austin Bergstrom to San Diego.
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 11, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/286:45 amAUS - SAN
1 stop27h 16mFrontier
Sun 12/74:33 pmSAN - AUS
Nonstop2h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/410:22 pmAUS - SAN
1 stop16h 16mFrontier
Thu 12/1110:57 amSAN - AUS
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/225:13 pmAUS - SAN
Nonstop3h 13mFrontier
Wed 12/3110:57 amSAN - AUS
1 stop21h 16mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/82:13 pmAUS - SAN
1 stop7h 02mFrontier
Wed 12/106:34 amSAN - AUS
1 stop14h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$118
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:45 amAUS - SAN
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Thu 12/1110:57 amSAN - AUS
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$121
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/41:39 pmAUS - SAN
Nonstop3h 13mFrontier
Mon 12/86:34 amSAN - AUS
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/1110:22 pmAUS - SAN
1 stop16h 16mFrontier
Sat 12/134:47 pmSAN - AUS
1 stop5h 27mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$123
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:13 pmAUS - SAN
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Tue 12/96:34 amSAN - AUS
1 stop14h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$124
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:55 amAUS - SAN
1 stop19h 04mFrontier
Sun 12/76:34 amSAN - AUS
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$125
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:46 amAUS - SAN
1 stop15h 13mFrontier
Wed 12/36:25 amSAN - AUS
1 stop14h 47mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$127
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:55 amAUS - SAN
1 stop17h 51mFrontier
Wed 12/176:34 amSAN - AUS
1 stop14h 38mFrontier
Deal found 11/9$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 12/96:55 amAUS - SAN
1 stop17h 51mFrontier
Mon 12/156:34 amSAN - AUS
1 stop15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 11/10$129

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin to San Diego 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 November 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to San Diego that are best for you.

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Austin

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AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/17

6:55 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 51m

San Diego

Sat 12/20

7:21 pm-4:03 pm

1 stop18h 42m

$160

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/10

6:55 am-10:46 pm

1 stop17h 51m

San Diego

Wed 12/17

6:34 am-10:13 am

2 stops25h 39m

$165

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/7

1:30 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

San Diego

Sat 2/7

5:46 pm-10:48 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$172

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/10

7:55 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

San Diego

Sat 12/13

4:25 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$177

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 2/3

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop3h 32m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

7:48 am-12:50 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$177

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

9:44 am-2:46 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$177

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 2/4

6:00 am-7:32 am

Nonstop3h 32m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

2:17 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$177

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 2/7

8:06 pm-9:36 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

9:44 am-2:46 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

$177

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/10

2:56 pm-4:22 pm

Nonstop3h 26m

San Diego

Wed 12/17

5:10 pm-10:09 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$177

AustinSan Diego

AUS - SAN

AUSSAN

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 12/7

6:15 am-7:25 am

Nonstop3h 10m

San Diego

Sat 12/13

4:25 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$187

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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 Austin to San Diego in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice 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 Austin-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Austin-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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 Austin-San Diego 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 Austin to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Austin with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to San Diego

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Austin to San Diego is 47 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 Austin to San Diego?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to San Diego (average of $84). Flying from Austin to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 AUS to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Austin to San Diego in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to San Diego flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Austin to San Diego flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-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 original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Austin to San Diego trip
Airports
AUS

Expect long lines at AUS, especially during early morning rush hours. Arrive early to navigate security smoothly.

Read more about AUSby Ramsey Qubein
SAN

For a quick ride to downtown, consider a taxi or rideshare, but plan for potential traffic congestion.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing 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 favorite 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. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated November 11, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from Austin to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from Austin to San Diego?

    You will need to book a flight from Austin Bergstrom to San Diego if you want to fly from Austin to San Diego. At least 8 different airlines have flights from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) to San Diego (SAN) on a regular basis. There are 10 flights to San Diego from the Austin airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from AUS to SAN to be around 3h 05m.

  • How popular is this Austin to San Diego flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Austin to San Diego?

    For as low as $172, Frontier can have you in San Diego from Austin in 3h 27m. The distance between Austin and San Diego is about 1162 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Austin to San Diego round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($71), Frontier ($95), and Delta ($119) offers the cheapest pricing from Austin to San Diego. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 74% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from Austin, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: SkyWest Airlines (87%), American Airlines (87%), Alaska Airlines( 87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Austin to San Diego?

    While on average a flight from Austin to San Diego is generally $566, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $64. When looking at the most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - San Diego), you can expect to pay $124 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Austin to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Austin to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to San Diego 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 Austin to San Diego?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to San Diego (average of $84). Flying from Austin to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $132). 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 Austin to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Austin to San Diego. 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 November 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$71Average$148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$95Average$182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$119Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$127Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$183Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$185Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$216Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$230Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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