Austin to San Diego (AUS–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–SAN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,162 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 67 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h50-3h05 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 35 | E75, E75L | 3h12-3h20 | Oneworld | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Austin
| Metric | AUS→SAN | SAT→SAN | IAH→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | 28 | 49 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 20m | 3h 20m |
| Departure OTP | 80% | – | – |
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 Southwest Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Hawaiian Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to SAN is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,162 miles (1,871 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 91 return, totaling 195 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, El Paso and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).