⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to Austin flights

Washington DC (IAD) to Austin (AUS): 1,295 miles (2,084 km) great-circle, about 3h 05m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $264 round-trip on Allegiant Air, nonstop, departing June 5, 2026.

G4Allegiant AirG4234
Depart
IAD
Washington DC, USA
16:27
2026-06-05
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Arrive
AUS
Austin, United States
Returns 21:13
2026-06-07
Stops
non-stop
Distance
1,295 mi
Est. nonstop time
3h 05m
Trip type
Round-trip
$264
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to Austin fare fly?

$264 round-trip, Allegiant Air G4234, departing 2026-06-05 at 16:27, returning 2026-06-07. The recorded itinerary left on a Friday, returning on a Sunday 2 nights later; the fare was observed 41 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Washington DC from Austin?

  • Distance: 1,295 miles (2,084 km) great-circle, heading west.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 3h 05m.
  • Departure airport: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington DC, United States, UTC-4 on June 5, 2026.
  • Arrival: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), United States, UTC-5 on June 5, 2026.
  • Time difference: Austin is 1 hour behind Washington DC on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 542 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Allegiant Air G4234, non-stop, round-trip, 2 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Washington DC to Austin fare compare with other routes from IAD?

At $264, it ranked 7th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 20.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IAD of similar length: Dallas (1,170 mi) at $268 and Denver (1,449 mi) at $156.

IAD to AUS is the only one of 30 IAD routes where Allegiant Air priced cheapest. It is the 23rd longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Austin?

Of 7 departure airports with a fare to Austin, Washington DC (IAD) ranked 4th at $264. Lowest: $190 from San Diego (SAN); highest: $1373 from Chennai (MAA); 3 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (3), Allegiant Air (1), Copa (1), Emirates (1) and Spirit (1).

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, America/Chicago; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Washington DC to Austin flight questions

How far is Washington DC from Austin by plane?

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Washington DC is about 1,295 miles (2,084 km) from Austin on a great-circle line from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), heading west. It is the 23rd longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.

How long is the flight from Washington DC to Austin?

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About 3h 05m nonstop by our estimate for 1,295 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Allegiant Air fare was nonstop. 7 airports in our feed had a fare to Austin; this one ranked 4th, and 3 of the 7 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Austin?

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On June 5, 2026, Washington DC was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and Austin on UTC-5 (America/Chicago), so Austin was 1 hour behind Washington DC: noon in Washington DC was 11:00 in Austin. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Washington DC to Austin?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $264 per person round-trip on Allegiant Air flight G4234, departing June 5, 2026, returning June 7, 2026, nonstop. At $264, it ranked 7th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 20.4 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), close to the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Austin?

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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop Allegiant Air flight, G4234, on June 5, 2026. Into Austin, 3 of the 7 recorded fares were nonstop. From IAD, 7 of 30 were. Routes from IAD of similar length: Dallas (1,170 mi) at $268 and Denver (1,449 mi) at $156.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to Austin?

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It departs Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) in Austin, United States. A domestic United States flight. IAD to AUS is the only one of 30 IAD routes where Allegiant Air priced cheapest.

Where else near Austin can you fly from Washington DC?

Dallas (DFW) $268Denver (DEN) $156Atlanta (ATL) $122Chicago (CHI) $210Orlando (ORL) $121Miami (MIA) $211All flights from Washington DC →

Other cities with flights to Austin

From San Diego (SAN) $190From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $200From Seattle (SEA) $217From Panama City (PTY) $655From Chennai (MAA) $1373

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