Austin to San Diego (AUS–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
AUS–SAN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 123 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 42 | E75, E75L | 3h18-3h38 | Oneworld | HA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 31 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 3h04-3h16 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Diego from Austin
| Metric | AUS→SAN | SAT→SAN | IAH→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 74 | 14 | 60 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 3h | 3h 21m |
| Departure OTP | 16% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
AUS–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to SAN
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 74 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to SAN ranges from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,871 km). There are approximately 74 weekly flights outbound and 66 return, totaling 140 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
123 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via FTW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).