domestic · 3h 10m · 1,963 km

Los Angeles to Austin

4 airlines · 4 aircraft ranked

How we score →

Quick pick

Best economy: close call

Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If prices are similar, go with this one.

Best first class: close call

Fly Delta. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Data verified April 2026
1
DL
Delta First ClassDelta · Airbus A321neo · 2022 cabinBest on route
recliner · 2-2 · 38" pitchVery reliable
2.8
Seat 1.3·Amenity 5.1
2
AS
First ClassAlaska · Boeing 737-900ER · 2018 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 40" pitchReliable
2.8
Seat 1.3·Amenity 5.1
3
AA
First ClassAmerican · Airbus A321neo · 2023 cabin
recliner · 2-2 · 37" pitchAvg. reliability
2.5
Seat 1.3·Amenity 4.4

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Flying with family

  • Seatback screens on Delta, Alaska. American, Southwest — bring your own device.
  • Most legroom: Southwest (32"). Least: American (30"). That 2" difference matters with kids.

Route insights

  • In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A321neo) edges out the field with a 4.6/10.
  • In first class, Delta's Delta First Class (A321neo) edges out the field with a 2.8/10.