Journey information
Overview: Austin, TX to San Diego, CA flight
Flights from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA depart on average 46 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $61 (€49) if you book in advance.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:55. The fastest flight covers the 1154 miles (1858 km) distance in 3h 13m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1154 miles (1858 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€49) |
Flights per day 46 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 3h 13m |
Cheapest month September |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:55 PM |
The cheapest and fastest flights from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
Cheapest price
$273
Average price
$585
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 47 m
Flights per day
62
Distance
1858 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA will cost around $585 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $273.
Of the 62 flights that leave Austin, TX for San Diego, CA onThu, Apr 02, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct flights cover the 1858 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 3 h 27 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the longest flights will take 4 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
F94683 · F9146910:01 PM20h14Austin-Bergstrom International Airport4:15 PMSan Diego International Airport$2731One-way1 transfer
AA6192+
AA31505:39 PM6h44Austin-Bergstrom International Airport10:23 PMSan Diego International Airport$3821One-way1 transfer
AA3111 · AA25688:15 PM5h44Austin-Bergstrom International Airport11:59 PMSan Diego International Airport$3821One-way1 transfer
AA2500 · AA25686:30 PM7h29Austin-Bergstrom International Airport11:59 PMSan Diego International Airport$3821One-way1 transfer
AA2563 · AA12725:00 AM5h39Austin-Bergstrom International Airport8:39 AMSan Diego International Airport$3821One-way1 transfer
AA74801:51 PM3h27Austin-Bergstrom International Airport3:18 PMSan Diego International Airport$6651One-way0 transfers
AA93277:59 PM3h29Austin-Bergstrom International Airport9:28 PMSan Diego International Airport$6651One-way0 transfers
AA74266:00 AM3h31Austin-Bergstrom International Airport7:31 AMSan Diego International Airport$6651One-way0 transfers
AA92754:32 PM3h33Austin-Bergstrom International Airport6:05 PMSan Diego International Airport$6651One-way0 transfers
AA1386 · AA22476:00 AM4h53Austin-Bergstrom International Airport8:53 AMSan Diego International Airport$3821One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $214.
Distance: 1154 miles (1858 km)
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Live departures
Austin, TX to San Diego, CA flight times
The table below shows live departures for Austin, TX to San Diego, CA flights for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA1747 · UA589 · UA5508 | 5:15 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 10h18 | 3:33 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1747 · UA1355 · UA1730 | 5:15 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 9h57 | 3:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1747 · UA589 · UA1577 | 5:15 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 10h24 | 3:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1416 · AA1948 | 5:39 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h44 | 1:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1541 · UA1281 | 5:45 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h31 | 12:16 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1541 · UA5529 | 5:45 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 10h09 | 3:54 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1336 · UA5508 | 6:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 9h33 | 3:33 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1336 · UA1577 | 6:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 9h39 | 3:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1336 | 6:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h38 | 1:38 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA5474+ AA1948 | 6:40 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h43 | 1:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA456 · UA249 | 6:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 11h09 | 5:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA334 · UA1743 · UA1730 | 7:10 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h02 | 3:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA637 · UA1730 | 7:10 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h02 | 3:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA637 · UA5464 | 7:10 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h02 | 12:12 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2715 · AA3121 | 7:14 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h50 | 1:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1296 · AA1948 | 7:22 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h01 | 1:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1688 · UA1863 | 8:01 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 9h37 | 5:38 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1688 · UA5508 | 8:01 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h32 | 3:33 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1688 · UA1577 | 8:01 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h38 | 3:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2673 · AA1634 | 8:29 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h08 | 3:37 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1625 · UA249 | 8:38 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 9h21 | 5:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA685 · UA2690 | 9:20 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h45 | 3:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1149 · AA3150 | 9:29 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h54 | 5:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1149 · AA1634 | 9:29 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h08 | 3:37 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2447 · UA5529 | 9:43 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h11 | 3:54 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6192+ AA3150 | 10:39 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h44 | 5:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1326 · UA1868 | 10:56 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h30 | 4:26 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA439 · UA1835 | 11:25 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h05 | 5:30 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2500 · AA2568 | 11:30 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h29 | 6:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2500 · AA3150 | 11:30 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h53 | 5:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2380 · AA2382 | 11:45 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h54 | 4:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
F94631 · F91325 | 12:48 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 26h19 | 3:07 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA9327 | 12:59 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 3h29 | 4:28 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA3111 · AA2568 | 1:15 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h44 | 6:59 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2563 · AA1272 | 10:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h39 | 3:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1966 · UA1768 · UA5510 | 10:30 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h46 | 7:16 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1966 · UA1768 · UA2177 | 10:30 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h25 | 6:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1386 · AA3049 | 11:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h03 | 7:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1386 · AA2247 | 11:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 4h53 | 3:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1658 · AA3131 | 11:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h58 | 4:58 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7426 | 11:00 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 3h31 | 2:31 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2131+ AA3418 | 11:34 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h07 | 7:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F91815 · F94989 | 11:45 AM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 19h20 | 7:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2177 | 12:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h55 | 6:55 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2177 · UA5510 | 12:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h16 | 7:16 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1878 · UA2384 | 12:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 10h33 | 10:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA361 · UA5507 | 12:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h59 | 7:59 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2393 · UA2491 | 12:10 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h54 | 6:04 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA525 · UA2163 | 12:15 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 10h00 | 10:15 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2368 · AA3130 | 1:02 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h16 | 9:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1668 | 1:45 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 8h54 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2034 · AA3130 | 2:15 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h03 | 9:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2196 · UA2611 · UA5508 | 2:35 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 12h58 | 3:33 AM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2133 · UA745 | 2:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 11h01 | 1:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2397 · AA2747 | 3:24 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h26 | 10:50 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2397 · AA3130 | 3:24 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h54 | 9:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1499 · UA1626 | 3:40 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 12h21 | 4:01 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA779 · UA1302 | 3:50 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 6h07 | 9:57 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F92889 · F94989 | 4:00 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 15h05 | 7:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1083 · AA3121 | 5:06 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 7h58 | 1:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1083 · AA1950 | 5:06 PM Austin-Bergstrom International Airport | 5h54 | 11:00 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Austin, TX to San Diego, CA Flight
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Diego, CA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts convention in the world
- San Diego County Fair, a month-long fair featuring rides, games, and local food
- San Diego Beer Week, a celebration of craft beer with tastings and events across the county
- La Jolla Music Festival, an annual event showcasing classical music performances in a picturesque coastal setting.
- Balboa Park, a sprawling urban park with museums, gardens, and the San Diego Zoo
- USS Midway Museum, a historic naval aircraft carrier museum offering interactive exhibits and tours
- La Jolla Cove, a picturesque coastal area known for its stunning views and marine life
- Gaslamp Quarter, a lively historic district with Victorian architecture, dining, and entertainment options
- Coronado Beach, a beautiful sandy beach known for its gentle waves and iconic hotel.
- Memorial Day, ideal weather for beach activities and outdoor events
- Independence Day, spectacular fireworks and patriotic celebrations
- Labor Day, perfect for enjoying the last days of summer at the beach
- Thanksgiving, a time for family gatherings with pleasant fall weather.
- Explore the vibrant art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego
- enjoy a harbor cruise for stunning views of the skyline and naval ships
- hike the scenic trails at Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve
- visit the Birch Aquarium to learn about marine life and ocean conservation
- experience the thrill of a whale watching tour off the coast.
popular airports
Popular airports from Austin, TX to San Diego, CA
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops include duty-free and local Austin brands in the terminal.
- Parking available with both short-term and long-term options, approximately 2.8€ (CAD 4) per hour.
- Various options including fast food and sit-down restaurants in Barbara Jordan terminal
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby include Hilton Austin Airport, within walking distance.
- Available at Delta Sky Club, access with membership or fee.
- Lounges include Delta Sky Club and American Airlines Admirals Club.
- Lost and Found located at the Barbara Jordan terminal, near baggage claim.
- Car rental services available at the Rental Car Facility, accessed by shuttle
- Bus 20, ABIA Lower Level, 10 km
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
- Shops in terminals 1 and 2, including Duty-Free and Hudson News.
- Parking available, price varies.
- Restaurants in terminals 1 and 2, including fast food and sit-down options like The Counter and Phil's BBQ
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available throughout the airport.
- Hotels nearby, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Mari within walking distance.
- Showers available at the Airspace Lounge, access fee required.
- Lounges available, including United Club and Airspace Lounge.
- Lost and Found located in terminal 2 East, baggage claim area.
- Car rental services available at Rental Car Center, free shuttle from terminals
- Bus Route 992, Airport Station, 4.8 km
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