Austin, Texas Last-Minute Vacation and Staycation Ideas

Discover Austin’s best last‑minute vacation and staycation ideas, from nearby escapes to fun, easy local adventures.

Flight Deals (From Austin – AUS)

All prices are round‑trip, economy (basic included), for May 22–26 or May 23–25.

Miami (MIA) — $402 RT

Outbound: Sat, May 23 — 6:10 PM → 10:05 PM (AA, nonstop, 2h55) Return: Mon, May 25 — 8:02 AM → 10:04 AM (AA, nonstop, 3h02)

San Francisco (SFO) — $427 RT

Outbound: Sat, May 23 — 7:15 AM → 9:03 AM (Delta, nonstop, 3h48) Return: Mon, May 25 — 5:59 PM → 11:32 PM (Delta, nonstop, 3h33)

Chicago (ORD) — $359 RT

Outbound: Sat, May 23 — 6:40 AM → 9:39 AM (United, nonstop, 2h59) Return: Mon, May 25 — 7:55 PM → 10:51 PM (United, nonstop, 2h56)

Chicago (ORD) – Alt Return — $303 RT

Outbound: Sat, May 23 — 6:40 AM → 9:39 AM (United, nonstop) Return: Tue, May 26 — 7:00 AM → 9:56 AM (United, nonstop)

Calgary (YYC) — $370 RT

Outbound: Fri, May 22 — 2:05 PM → 10:57 PM (Delta, 1 stop via SLC, 9h52) Return: Tue, May 26 — 7:45 AM → 5:36 PM (Delta, 1 stop via SLC, 8h51)

Aruba (AUA) — $691 RT

Outbound: Fri, May 22 — 6:15 AM → 3:40 PM (AA, 1 stop via CLT, 8h25) Return: Tue, May 26 — 4:50 PM → 11:59 PM (AA, 1 stop via MIA, 8h09)

San Diego (SAN) — $427 RT

Outbound: Fri, May 22 — 3:44 PM → 8:07 PM (AA, 1 stop via DFW, 6h23) Return: Tue, May 26 — 4:33 PM → 11:59 PM (AA, 1 stop via DFW, 5h26)

Nassau, Bahamas (NAS) — $330 RT

Outbound: Sat, May 23 — 7:14 AM → 3:56 PM (United, 1 stop via IAH, 7h42) Return: Tue, May 26 — 6:00 PM → 12:31 AM+1 (Delta, 1 stop via ATL, 7h31)

Hayden, CO (HDN) — $377 RT

Outbound: Sat, May 23 — 2:45 PM → 8:17 PM (United, 1 stop via DEN, 6h32) Return: Tue, May 26 — 7:13 AM → 1:20 PM (United, 1 stop via DEN, 5h07)

Burlington, VT (BTV) — $369 RT

Outbound: Sat, May 23 — 6:30 AM → 1:28 PM (Delta, 1 stop via ATL, 5h58) Return: Tue, May 26 — 2:20 PM → 9:10 PM (Delta, 1 stop via JFK, 7h50)

Hotels / Accommodations

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Miami — May 23–25

AC Hotel by Marriott Miami Dadeland — $432 total

• 4‑star · Kendall

• Pool · Fully refundable

• 9.0 Wonderful (993 reviews)

• $191 nightly — previously $461

• 5 rooms left at this price

citizenM Miami South Beach — $459 total

• 4‑star · Miami Beach

• Pool · Fully refundable

• 9.4 Exceptional (1,955 reviews)

• $201 nightly — previously $465

• 3 rooms left at this price

Aruba — May 22–26

Island Charm Studio (Oranjestad) — $353 total

• Entire apartment (Vrbo) · Sleeps 2

• 8‑min walk to Renaissance Beach

• Kitchen · Washer/dryer

• 9.2 Wonderful (34 reviews)

• $70 nightly

Aruba Vacation Apartment — $585 total

• Entire home (Vrbo) · Sleeps 2

• 1 bedroom · 1 bathroom

• On the beach · Kitchen

• 9.4 Exceptional (70 reviews)

• $130 nightly

Embassy Suites by Hilton Aruba Beach Resort — $2,552 total

• Sunrise Views 1‑Bedroom Suite · 2 Queen Beds

• 470 sq ft living/dining room

• Complimentary made‑to‑order breakfast + evening reception

• Flexible Rate · 7‑day cancellation

• Nightly: $519 x 4 nights

• Taxes & fees: $476

• Due at booking: $638 · Due later: $1,914

The Ritz‑Carlton, Aruba — $4,230.51 total

• Coastal View Guest Room · 1 King + Sofa Bed

• 550 sq ft · Mini‑fridge · Complimentary Wi‑Fi

• Marriott STARS rate — 20% off for 4‑night stays

• Cancellation: Allowed up to 14 days before arrival; $1,678 fee after

• Nightly: $855 / $855 / $855 / $823

• Taxes & fees: $842.51

Hyatt Place Aruba Airport — $1,935.21 total

• Double Room · 2 Double Beds + Cozy Corner Sofa Sleeper

• Free Wi‑Fi · 42″ TV

• World of Hyatt Member Rate

• Cancellation: Free until 2 days before arrival; 1‑night fee after

• Nightly: $446 / $313 / $313 / $413

• Taxes & fees: $450.21

• Due at booking: Full amount

San Francisco — May 23–25

YOTEL San Francisco — $354.65 total

• Sky Room · Breakfast included

• 1 Double Bed · 86 sq ft

• Free Wi‑Fi (25+ Mbps) · Smart TV

• Rainfall shower · Designer toiletries

• Daily housekeeping · Climate control

• Fully refundable until May 22 at 2:59 PM

• Nightly: $124.70 / $106.64

• Taxes & fees: $40.93

• Destination fee: $69.99

• Local tax: $12.39

Staypineapple, An Elegant Hotel, Union Square — $420.82 total

• 1 Queen · Luxury linens · Robes

• 30 Mb Wi‑Fi · Stream to HDTV

• Coffee/tea maker · Mini‑fridge

• Pets allowed

• Rate includes: Welcome drink, bike rentals, reusable bottle, cookies, water bar

• Cancellation: Free until 24 hours before check‑in; 1‑night fee after

• Nightly: $188.10 / $99.00

• Taxes & fees: $133.72

• Due at booking: $0

Chicago — May 23–25

The Allegro Royal Sonesta Hotel Chicago Loop — $689.41 total

• Deluxe Queen · Free Wi‑Fi

• Refrigerator · Coffee/tea maker

• High‑speed internet · In‑room safe

• Senior rate (Guests 55+)

• Cancellation: Free until May 22 at 6 PM; 1‑night fee after

• Nightly: $348 / $178

• Taxes & fees: $163.41

• Due at booking: $0

The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago — $628.00 total

• Traditional King Room · Mini‑fridge

• 325 sq ft · Wi‑Fi available (fee)

• Bonvoy Member Prepay Rate

• Cancellation: Non‑refundable; allowed only within 1 day of booking

• Nightly: $287 / $182

• Taxes & fees: $159.09

• Due at booking: Full prepay

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