Cheap Flights from San Diego to Austin
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Austin
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Austin? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Austin vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Austin for specific travel dates.
2026-12-02
SAN - AUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-05
SAN - AUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-08
SAN - AUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-09
SAN - AUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-12
SAN - AUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-15
SAN - AUS
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $5.6
San Diego to Austin flight facts
Distance
1,162 mi
1,870 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+2h
Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Diego - San Antonio · San Antonio is 66 mi from Austin
Flights Santa Ana - Austin · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Palm Springs - Austin · Palm Springs is 85 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Austin · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Austin · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Austin · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Austin
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
SAN - AUS
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
SAN - AUS
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
SAN - AUS
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 20,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
SAN - AUS
First | 1 Stop
From 23,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
SAN - AUS
First | Non stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-11
SAN - AUS
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Austin (United States)
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa
From 40,000 Pts or $958
Austin, TX (USA)
W Austin
From Pts or $282
Austin, TX (USA)
Renaissance Austin Hotel
From Pts or $152
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Austin depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Austin.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Austin.
San Diego and Austin are about 1,162 miles (1,870 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,162-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Austin, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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