I've got a Norfolk Terrier & a Border Collie.
I really don't want to fly them in cargo. If possible, I'd like to find a service that drives them.
Well, AA is the only airline that flies non-stop, and they would charge you $150 for the cat-in-cabin and $300 for the two dogs in the hold.
Also, there is no guarantee the dogs would fly with you - they wouldn't board the animals if the ground temperature at either airport is below 46degrees (as it can be in Austin).
So, any service that charges you about $500 is a deal. (You need to find two LA college kids with relatives in Austin).
der Brucer