Direct flights from San Diego to Austin
61 nonstop flights a week on 3 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to AUS.
Flight time: about 2h22m nonstop
Flying back? Austin → San Diego · 52 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA266 | 6:35a | 2h18m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2105 | 6:40a | 2h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA266 | 7:10a | 2h15m | Tue–Wed |
| SkyWest SKW3489 | 7:59a | 2h33m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA2024 | 8:00a | 2h15m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA4486 | 9:05a | 2h29m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA9001 | 9:05a | 2h35m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1787 | 9:35a | 2h29m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4486 | 10:15a | 2h13m | Sat |
| United UAL3787 | 10:30a | 2h27m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3464 | 10:40a | 2h31m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA4325 | 12:45p | 2h18m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3622 | 1:25p | 2h15m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| SkyWest SKW3300 | 2:08p | 2h21m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA3622 | 2:35p | 2h14m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4278 | 3:10p | 2h30m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA3638 | 4:20p | 2h18m | Sun |
| SkyWest SKW3292 | 5:16p | 2h23m | Daily |
| Southwest SWA2394 | 5:55p | 2h25m | Tue–Wed |
| Southwest SWA4323 | 6:00p | 2h31m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA1903 | 7:20p | 2h16m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA4488 | 7:45p | 2h35m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA3661 | 8:55p | 2h19m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
Southwest
UnitedOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Austin
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SNA — Orange CountySouthwest | 76 mi | 8 |
| LGB — Long BeachSouthwest | 93 mi | 5 |
| ONT — OntarioSouthwest | 94 mi | 6 |
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, Delta, Southwest, United | 109 mi | 90 |
| BUR — BurbankSouthwest | 122 mi | 6 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Austin (AUS)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 61 nonstop flights a week to Austin (AUS), operated by Alaska, Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Austin?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Austin (AUS) takes about 2h22m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from San Diego to Austin?
Driving from San Diego to Austin takes about 18h 55m behind the wheel — roughly 1,300 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h22m.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Austin to San Diego?
Yes — 52 nonstop flights a week from Austin (AUS) back to San Diego (SAN) on Alaska, Sun Country and Southwest, based on recently observed departures.