San Diego to Austin (SDM–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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San Diego to Austin
Route information for SDM to AUS.
+2h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SDM → AUS
84%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
84%
Return
AUS → SDM
54%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
54%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. AUS delays →

Other ways to reach Austin from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
Metric SDM→AUS SAN→AUS CLD→AUS
Distance from SDM 17 mi 42 mi
Nonstop airlines 12 4
Weekly flights 58 1
Airports within 200 miles of SDM with service to Austin Bergstrom International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2h
Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
SDM: PDT · AUS: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 8:00 PM in Austin.
Getting from AUS

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.

Austin Climate

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.

SDM–AUS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Austin route.
Route details
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: SDM
IATA / ICAOSDM / KSDM
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Elevation526 ft / 160 m
Destination: AUS
IATA / ICAOAUS / KAUS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr21.4M
Elevation542 ft / 165 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SDM to AUS flights.
Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from AUS to SDM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SAN, CLD and PSP. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include San Diego (SAN), Carlsbad (CLD) and Palm Springs (PSP).