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$97+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Carlsbad, CA, CA

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AUS — LAX
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
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The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Carlsbad are usually found in September or May, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Austin to Carlsbad

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Round-trip from

$166
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One-way from

$97
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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from Austin to Carlsbad
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Carlsbad. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 8, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/243:55 pmAUS - LAX
Nonstop3h 10mSpirit Airlines
Tue 6/39:55 amLAX - AUS
Nonstop3h 05mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/7$166
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/19:51 amAUS - LAX
1 stop13h 52mFrontier
Wed 5/74:59 pmLAX - AUS
1 stop24h 26mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$167
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/186:00 amAUS - LAX
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/52:35 pmLAX - AUS
1 stop6h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:15 amAUS - LAX
Nonstop3h 20mSouthwest
Wed 5/79:35 amLAX - AUS
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 3/6$214
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Thu 5/17:30 amAUS - LAX
Nonstop3h 24mDelta
Wed 5/76:45 amLAX - AUS
Nonstop2h 55mDelta
Deal found 3/7$224
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Wed 4/97:00 amAUS - LAX
Nonstop3h 25mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/106:55 pmLAX - AUS
Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$227
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Mon 3/244:20 pmAUS - LAX
Nonstop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/276:56 pmLAX - AUS
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/6$237
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Wed 4/98:45 amAUS - LAX
1 stop7h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/152:03 pmLAX - AUS
2 stops7h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/6$276

Find flights from Austin to Carlsbad within your budget

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Price

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/24

3:55 pm-5:05 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/3

9:55 am-3:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$166

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-12:30 am

1 stop20h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

1:38 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 27m

$167

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/31

8:18 pm-8:42 am

1 stop10h 24m

$173

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-8:25 am

Nonstop3h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

9:40 am-2:39 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$186

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/24

4:05 pm-5:29 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

6:45 am-11:40 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$191

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/28

8:00 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/7

6:35 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$224

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 3/24

7:34 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

6:56 pm-11:50 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$247

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/15

3:55 pm-11:24 pm

1 stop9h 29m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

8:26 am-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 54m

$306

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 6/18

6:10 am-9:56 am

1 stop5h 46m

$97

AustinLos Angeles

AUS - LAX

AUSLAX

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-9:24 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$100

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Travel insights for flights from Austin to Carlsbad

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Austin to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Austin to Carlsbad is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Carlsbad?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Carlsbad (average of $246). Flying from Austin to Carlsbad in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AUS to C4D?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to Carlsbad. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

When flying from Austin to Carlsbad, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Austin to Carlsbad?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Carlsbad. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Carlsbad flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Carlsbad by month

Plan your trip to Carlsbad by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carlsbad ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Carlsbad when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Carlsbad by month

Plan your trip to Carlsbad by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carlsbad, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Carlsbad

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carlsbad. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Carlsbad. Reviews last updated March 8, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Austin to Carlsbad have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,716 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,024 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,316 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,649 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,314 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Austin to Carlsbad. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Austin to Carlsbad?

    Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Austin to Carlsbad. You should not have trouble finding flights to Carlsbad from Austin Bergstrom; the airport handles an average of 24 outbound flights to Carlsbad per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Austin airport to Carlsbad. It is only a 7.5 mi journey to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) from Austin’s city center.

  • How popular is this Austin to Carlsbad flight route?

    Within the past month, 195 users have taken a look at flights from Austin Bergstrom to Carlsbad.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Austin to Carlsbad one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $97. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Austin to Carlsbad for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Carlsbad?

    Consider KLM (100%), China Eastern (97%) or Scandinavian Airlines (94%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Austin to Carlsbad.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Carlsbad?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $104. While the most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - Los Angeles) can be booked for $127 on average our data indicates $1,015 when flying from Austin to Carlsbad.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Carlsbad that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Austin to Carlsbad flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Austin to Carlsbad?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to Carlsbad.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Austin to Carlsbad?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to Carlsbad by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Carlsbad?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Carlsbad (average of $246). Flying from Austin to Carlsbad in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Austin to Carlsbad

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Austin to Carlsbad. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$47Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$99Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$100Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$150Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$159Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$160Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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