Flights Austin → Los Angeles
As of October 2026, economy flights from Austin to Los Angeles have a typical range USD 435–716, median USD 497. Full range across all 195 offers: USD 328–777. We found 46% of 195 offers from budget carriers (around USD 490) and 54% from full-service carriers (around USD 505).
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Best offers by airline: Austin → Los Angeles
Based on 195 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Austin → Los Angeles
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Airlines | — | — | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 95 | — |
| American | — | USD 105 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 95 | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Southwest Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United | — | USD 95 | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Delta | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Austin to Los Angeles cost?
Based on 195 offers · October 2026
Austin to Los Angeles flights ranged from USD 328 to USD 777 across 195 offers analyzed in October 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 485 and premium fares around 710 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 195 offers.
These 195 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 471 and USD 537
What hidden fees do Austin to Los Angeles flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Austin to Los Angeles routes. The breakdown below is based on 195 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 10 | 2% |
| Southwest | 90 | 18% |
| American | 105 | 25% |
| Delta | 95 | 22% |
| UA | 45 | 9% |
| WN | 34 | 6% |
| United | 95 | 21% |
| AA | 45 | 9% |
| DL | 45 | 7% |
| AS | 10 | 1% |
American: base ~USD 314 + fees USD 105 = ~USD 419 total. Frontier Airlines: base ~USD 427 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 437 total.
American's USD 105 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Frontier Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 113 base difference shrinks to USD 18 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Austin to Los Angeles?
11 airlines flew Austin to Los Angeles in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier), fares ranged USD 328–354 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier | 3 | 328–354 | 328 | n/a |
 American | 4 | 408–430 | 419 | 105 (25%) |
 Delta | 2 | 420–438 | 429 | 95 (22%) |
 Frontier Airlines | 7 | 403–616 | 437 | 10 (2%) |
 United | 3 | 439–477 | 477 | 95 (20%) |
 American Airlines | 50 | 471–509 | 480 | 45 (9%) |
 United Airlines | 20 | 434–527 | 490 | 45 (9%) |
 Southwest | 24 | 447–618 | 505 | 90 (18%) |
 Southwest Airlines | 80 | 467–727 | 525 | 34 (6%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 1 | — | 653 | 45 (7%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 1 | — | 718 | 10 (1%) |
Where do the best Austin → Los Angeles prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Austin to Los Angeles flights
- Full-service carriers on Austin–Los Angeles cost 1.2x more than budget airlines (USD 524 vs USD 449 median; overall median USD 497).
- American charges 10.5x more in ancillary fees than AS — USD 105 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 282 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 434. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Austin to Los Angeles cost?
- Based on 195 offers analyzed, Austin to Los Angeles flights range from USD 328 to USD 777, with a median price of USD 497. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Austin to Los Angeles flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 47 to the base fare on Austin to Los Angeles flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Austin to Los Angeles including all fees?
- Frontier has the lowest median fare on Austin to Los Angeles at USD 328 (median across 3 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Austin–Los Angeles flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 434. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Austin to Los Angeles routes?
- Austin to Los Angeles has 11 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 328 to USD 777 across 195 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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