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SAN to AUS: distance & flight time
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) → Austin (Austin Bergstrom International Airport)
1,162 mi
1,870 km · 1,010 nm
3h
estimated nonstop flight time
+2h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
1,162 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
- AUS — Austin Bergstrom International Airport · Austin, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAN
Near AUS
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base59 mi away
- GRK · Robert Gray Army Air Field Airport61 mi away
- HLR · Hood Army Air Field65 mi away
- SAT · San Antonio International Airport66 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAN from AUS?
The flight distance from San Diego (SAN) to Austin (AUS) is 1,162 miles (1,870 km, 1,010 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAN to AUS?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Diego and Austin?
Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Diego.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAN to AUS?
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