Flights from Austin to the Southwest in spring
Spring is the Southwest's best season: warm, dry and bright from March to May, the desert in bloom, the canyons open and not yet hot. Phoenix and Las Vegas have the most nonstops; Tucson and Santa Fe are the quieter choices.
Nonstop from Austin: Las Vegas (3h), Phoenix (Southwest, American, Delta · 2h 30m), Palm Springs (Delta, Southwest · 3h 18m) and Albuquerque (Southwest). One stop via Phoenix: Tucson; via Denver: Saint George; via Dallas: Flagstaff. No nonstop seen to Santa Fe on the dates searched recently.
Axel's pick: Phoenix, nonstop on Southwest, American and Delta and the lowest fare saved for these dates, $278.
Where to fly from Austin to the Southwest in spring: saved round trips within March, April and May to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Tucson, Palm Springs, Albuquerque and Santa Fe and more. Pick a destination to see every date, or search your own dates in one tap.
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Saved round trips for 4–10 nights, entirely within Mar, Apr, May.
Cheapest right now: Saint George $272 · Phoenix $278 · Tucson $338
Fares observed October 22 – 28, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices.
Where to go from Austin
Round-trip totals · Economy · USD · 1 adult unless shown. "From" is a starting total: you pick the return in Axel. Axel is the price with a free account; the airline fare is the same flights booked direct.
| Destination | Why go | Flights | Axel | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas (LAS) | Las Vegas' Strip, shows and day trips to the canyons | Nonstop · 3h | $349 (airline $368) | May 13–17, 2027 | Check prices |
| Phoenix (PHX) | Phoenix and Scottsdale's resorts, golf and desert hiking | Nonstop · Southwest, American, Delta · 2h 30m | $278 (airline $294) | Mar 14–20, 2027 | Check prices |
| Tucson (TUS) | Tucson's Saguaro National Park and Sonoran food | 1 stop via Phoenix | $338 (airline $357) | Apr 10–17, 2027 | Check prices |
| Palm Springs (PSP) | Palm Springs' mid-century style, pools and desert hiking | Nonstop · Delta, Southwest · 3h 18m | $381 (airline $403) | Mar 13–20, 2027 | Check prices |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) | Albuquerque's old town, balloon fiesta and Sandia Peak | Nonstop · Southwest | No matching fare saved | Apr 10 – Apr 17, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Santa Fe (SAF) | Santa Fe's adobe plaza, galleries and chile | No nonstop seen | No matching fare saved | Apr 10 – Apr 17, 2027 (suggested) | Search these dates |
| Saint George (SGU) | St. George, the gateway to Zion National Park | 1 stop via Denver | $272 (airline $286) | Apr 10–17, 2027 | Check prices |
| Flagstaff (FLG) | Flagstaff, the closest airport to the Grand Canyon | 1 stop via Dallas | $443 (airline $468) | Apr 10–17, 2027 | Check prices |
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