Los Angeles to Austin (LAX–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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.
LAX–AUS is served by 8 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,240 miles in approximately 3h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, CI, SK, VS | 27 | 319, 738 | 2h50-3h10 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, CI, SK, VS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 26 | 737, 73H, 7M8, B38M | 2h55-3h | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: SQ, VA | 25 | 738, 739, E7W | 3h03-3h20 | Star Alliance | SQ, VA | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, FJ, MH, QF, QR | 24 | 738, E75 | 3h09-3h16 | Oneworld | AS, FJ, MH, QF, QR | |
| AN Advanced Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→AUS | HHR→AUS | LGB→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 4 mi | 17 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 8 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 271 | – | 11 |
| Flight time | 3h 3m | 4h 13m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 85% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 8:00 PM in Austin.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
LAX–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Los Angeles to Austin: The Creative Industry Corridor
LAX-AUS connects the entertainment capital to Texas's tech and music hub across 1,242 miles. Delta, American, Southwest, Spirit, and JetBlue compete with a combined 9 to 13 daily nonstops. Block time is about 3 hours. The route has grown rapidly over the past decade as Austin attracted tech companies, film production, and creative industry workers from California. Tesla, Oracle, and numerous startups relocated or expanded Austin operations, generating a new wave of corporate travel between the two cities. SXSW in March and Formula 1 in October are the peak fare events on this route.
Austin's Airport and Expansion
Austin-Bergstrom International opened in 1999 on the site of the former Bergstrom Air Force Base. The airport has outgrown its original single-concourse design. A new midfield concourse is under construction to add gate capacity. Passenger volumes exceeded 22 million in recent years, up from 11 million just a decade earlier. LAX-AUS passengers arrive into the Barbara Jordan Terminal, where all gates are airside-connected. Ground transport includes Capital Metro buses and rideshare. Austin's lack of a rail connection to the airport is a common complaint, though a light rail project is in planning. The 6th Street entertainment district and the convention centre are a 15-minute ride from AUS.