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Today’s best flight deals from Austin to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Austin to San Francisco

October 19 - October 31

Cheapest
Best

AUS - San Francisco

$307

$207

Round trip

September 22 - September 29

AUS - San Francisco

$260

$210

Round trip

September 22 - October 13

AUS - San Francisco

$232

$210

Round trip

October 6 - October 13

Best

AUS - San Francisco

$324

$210

Round trip

September 29 - October 13

AUS - San Francisco

$251

$210

Round trip

October 6 - October 31

AUS - San Francisco

$294

$216

Round trip

October 21 - October 27

AUS - San Francisco

$265

$238

Round trip

August 5 - August 19

AUS - San Francisco

$235

$241

Round trip

August 4 - August 26

Earliest

AUS - San Francisco

$225

$241

Round trip

August 8 - August 19

AUS - San Francisco

$240

$241

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Austin to San Francisco

A typical journey from Austin to San Francisco takes about 7h 24m, including connections. This route covers a distance of 2,417 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul flight. For travelers considering cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco, it's worth noting that a meaningful share of itineraries are non-stop, while the remaining flights typically involve one connection.
Right now, fares for flights from Austin to San Francisco are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $168–$356, with a median of $241. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco? The data indicates that February is the most affordable month, with a median fare of just $86. Following closely, January offers a median fare of $115, and April presents a median of $154. These months stand out as the best times to find lower prices for this route.

How much is a round trip from Austin to San Francisco

Regular price: $250 - $321

Prices for flights from Austin to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is typically between $250 and $321. The current lowest deal is $207 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 19 to Oct 31.

now $207

Low $250

High $321

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to San Francisco is February, with a median price of $86. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $415. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $86

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $415

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Direct flights from Austin to San Francisco

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Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Allegiant Air

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$271

$254

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$271

$229

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

United Airlines

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$198

$241

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

United Airlines

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$200

$241

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Frontier Airlines

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$276

$243

One-way

Tue, Jul 21

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

United Airlines

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$197

$241

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Austin to San Francisco

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$361  →  $242

33%

2 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 17

$358  →  $242

32%

7 nights

Oct 6 - Oct 13

$324  →  $210

35%

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$354  →  $242

32%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Austin - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Austin to San Francisco are below the typical level, at $207.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Austin to San Francisco, at $86.

⏱️ Flight duration

The typical flight duration is 7h 24m

Flights from Austin to San Francisco typically take 7h 24m, covering a distance of 2417 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

46% of recent deals are direct flights

Historically, 46% of recent deals from Austin to San Francisco are for direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Austin to San Francisco appear frequently.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a great choice for flights from Austin to San Francisco.

📍 ~10 km from Austin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$207

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good option for flights from Austin to San Francisco.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$207

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Cheapest

Oakland International is a useful alternative arrival airport, especially for travelers using low-cost carriers.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)

💸 Flights from ~$228

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major alternative, often experiencing fewer weather-related delays than SFO.

📍 ~68 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$228

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International offers a robust domestic route network for travelers in the northern and eastern metro areas.

📍 ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$240

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

📍 ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$295

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded environment.

📍 ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$282

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Aug 11

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89% AI deal score

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$573

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88% AI deal score

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88% AI deal score

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$709

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88% AI deal score

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$709

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Oct 28

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88% AI deal score

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88% AI deal score

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88% AI deal score

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$709

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88% AI deal score

$1,318

$709

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88% AI deal score

$1,318

$709

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Oct 20

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88% AI deal score

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$709

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Oct 21

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88% AI deal score

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$709

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Oct 20

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88% AI deal score

$1,318

$709

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88% AI deal score

$1,318

$709

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Oct 28

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88% AI deal score

$1,356

$709

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88% AI deal score

$1,339

$709

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88% AI deal score

$1,313

$709

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88% AI deal score

$1,320

$709

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Aug 26

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88% AI deal score

$1,310

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Aug 19

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88% AI deal score

$1,158

$573

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88% AI deal score

$1,159

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88% AI deal score

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88% AI deal score

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86% AI deal score

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86% AI deal score

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72% AI deal score

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San Francisco, United States

49% AI deal score

$1,755

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Austin to San Francisco are found when booking 14-27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $213. Booking 0-6 days before departure typically results in an average price of $260. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 7-13 days out, averaging $476, and for those made 28-59 days in advance, averaging $471.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Austin to San Francisco is considered to be $168 or less. The median price for this route was $241. Prices tend to increase significantly for the top 25% of fares, with 75% of prices being $356 or less. This threshold helps identify when you are getting a competitive fare.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Austin to San Francisco are February, with a median price of $86, and January, with a median price of $115. April also offers relatively lower prices, with a median of $154. The annual median price for this route is $241, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.