United States Β· 1,239 miles (1,994 km)

Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 1,239 miles (1,994 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 35 ways to fly it with one stop, through Palm Springs, Phoenix and El Paso and more.

How many miles AUS to LAX costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines10,000$33.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines12,500$30.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines15,000$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines15,000$5.60

Business and first class prices, and 9 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from AUS to LAX

Book AUS to LAX with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

AUS to LAX with one stop

35 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Palm Springs (PSP)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and 2 more the whole way
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    +2
  • Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
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    United Airlines logo
  • Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    American Airlines logo
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  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    +1
    American Airlines logo
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    +3
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Montrose (MTJ)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
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  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
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    +1
  • Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Oklahoma City (OKC)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines
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  • Via Aspen (ASE)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
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  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 2 more the whole way
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    +1
    American Airlines logo
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    Frontier Airlines logo
    +2
See all 35 in Routes

AUS to LAX: common questions

How many miles does AUS to LAX cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Air Canada Aeroplan (10,000) and Iberia Club (11,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from AUS to LAX?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Austin (AUS) to Los Angeles (LAX).

How far is Austin from Los Angeles by plane?

Austin (AUS) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 1,239 miles (1,994 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book AUS to LAX award flights?

30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Austin and Los Angeles?

The most direct connections are through Palm Springs (PSP), Phoenix (PHX), El Paso (ELP), San Diego (SAN) and Albuquerque (ABQ). On 26 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example American Airlines through Phoenix.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.