San Diego (SAN) to Austin (AUS) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Austin (AUS) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Austin (AUS): Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,163 miles (1,871 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 26 ways to fly it with one stop, through El Paso, Phoenix and Albuquerque and more.
How many miles SAN to AUS 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 7,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $38.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Alaska Airlines | 16,100 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to AUS
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book SAN to AUS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SAN to AUS with one stop
26 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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+1 - Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1+1
- Via Los Angeles (LAX)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1+1
- Via Hayden (HDN)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Tulsa (TUL)Alaska Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via San Jose Cabo (SJD)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via San Jose (SJC)Southwest Airlines the whole way
SAN to AUS: common questions
How many miles does SAN to AUS cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on Alaska Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (11,000), American AAdvantage (12,500) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). 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 SAN to AUS?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Austin (AUS).
How far is San Diego from Austin by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Austin (AUS) are 1,163 miles (1,871 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAN to AUS award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Diego and Austin?
The most direct connections are through El Paso (ELP), Phoenix (PHX), Albuquerque (ABQ), Las Vegas (LAS) and Los Angeles (LAX). On 23 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through El Paso.
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.