Cheap flights Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Austin to Los Angeles is a 1446-mile trip. We compared 6 nearby airports on both ends, pricing the flight plus the drive, parking, and rideshare that flight search engines leave out.
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| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | AUS → LAX | $344 | $99 | $443 |
| Cheapest combo | AUS → LAX | $344 | $99 | $443 |
Departure airports near Austin
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to LAX | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUS — Austin | 8.1 mi / 12m | $59 | $344 | $403 |
| SAT — San Antonio | 79.1 mi / 1h 15m | $92 | $360 | $452 |
| IAH — Houston | 171 mi / 2h 43m | $124 | $367 | $491 |
Arrival airports near Los Angeles
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from AUS | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAX — Los Angeles | 14.5 mi / 20m | $40 | $344 | $384 |
| BUR — Burbank | 14.4 mi / 20m | $40 | $373 | $413 |
| LGB — Long Beach | 20 mi / 26m | $52 | $361 | $413 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 1446 miles, 1d 0h, and an estimated $254 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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