Can I fly direct from Austin to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Austin to San Francisco are available. Historically, approximately 46% of all flights on this route are direct. For flights that include a stopover, travelers typically experience one stop. This means nearly half of the available options offer a non-stop journey.

How many hours is the flight from Austin to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Austin to San Francisco has a median duration of 4 hours and 4 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is significantly longer, averaging 6 hours and 49 minutes. This difference of over two and a half hours highlights the time-saving benefit of direct routes for this 2417 km journey.

How often do flight deals from Austin to San Francisco come up?

Historically, flight deals from Austin to San Francisco are frequent, appearing on average 1.03 times per day across the trailing quarter. This indicates a consistent availability of deals for this route. Travelers can typically find new offers almost daily, making it a route with regular opportunities for savings.

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August 10 - August 12

Cheapest

Earliest

AUS - San Francisco

$371

$171

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September 28 - October 28

AUS - San Francisco

$216

$175

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September 10 - September 14

AUS - San Francisco

$254

$178

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September 14 - September 21

AUS - San Francisco

$245

$180

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September 14 - September 23

AUS - San Francisco

$234

$180

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August 31 - September 21

AUS - San Francisco

$286

$181

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August 22 - September 21

AUS - San Francisco

$284

$183

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September 5 - September 21

AUS - San Francisco

$212

$183

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August 17 - August 21

Best

AUS - San Francisco

$358

$187

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September 5 - September 10

AUS - San Francisco

$249

$189

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Austin to San Francisco: Overview

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: $285 - $445

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Austin to San Francisco is $285 to $445. The current lowest deal is $144 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 10-Aug 12.

now $144

Low $285

High $445

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

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines

$379

$235

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$350

$247

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$382

$267

One-way

Mon, Aug 3

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Allegiant Air

$376

$236

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

United Airlines

$293

$195

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$375

$200

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 8

$368 → $243

34%

4 nights

Aug 6 - Aug 10

$365 → $242

34%

2 nights

Aug 19 - Aug 21

$357 → $237

34%

2 nights

Aug 11 - Aug 13

$362 → $242

33%

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 $144.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $86

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 7h 24m

The median flight time from Austin to San Francisco is 7 hours and 24 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

46% of recent deals are direct

46% of recent deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights typically having 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines is one airline offering direct flights from Austin to San Francisco.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Austin to San Francisco are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

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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