Can I fly direct from Austin to San Francisco?

Direct flights from Austin to San Francisco are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total flights. Historically, approximately 8.6% of flights on this route were direct. For flights with stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. Travelers prioritizing direct routes should plan accordingly, as connecting flights are more common.

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

A direct flight from Austin to San Francisco typically takes about 3 hours and 49 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 8 hours and 31 minutes. The distance covered on this route is 2417 kilometers. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey.

How often do cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco come up?

Cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco are a regular occurrence, based on observations over the trailing 30 days. This route consistently offers opportunities for budget-friendly travel. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable prices with some frequency. This indicates a steady availability of deals for this particular route.

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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 3h 49m, including connections. Given that most itineraries for this route involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel experience, encompassing both flight segments and layovers. For those seeking direct flights from Austin to San Francisco, the non-stop flight time is also approximately 3h 49m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco, fares typically range from $273–$533, with a median of $367. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging. New deals for this route show up several times a week.

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco is typically in February, with a median fare of $241. Other cost-effective months include November, where the median fare is $291, and June, with a median fare of $347. Planning your trip during these months could offer more favorable pricing.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 8.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connections are involved, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that if you fly from Austin to San Francisco, you are likely to have one or more stops on your journey.

The distance between Austin and San Francisco is 2417 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically translates to a flight duration that is longer than short-haul trips but shorter than long-haul international journeys.

How much is a round trip from Austin to San Francisco

Regular price: $174 - $342

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

The regular price range for flights from Austin to San Francisco is between $174 and $342. The current lowest deal is $142 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 17-Dec 8.

now $142

Low $174

High $342

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 $241. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $663. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $241

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $663

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Austin to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$206

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$215

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$236

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$221

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$202

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$202

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$291 → $169

42%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$283 → $169

40%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$274 → $169

38%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$283 → $196

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Austin - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Austin to San Francisco are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $241.

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $241, followed by November at $291.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 49m.

Direct flights to San Francisco typically average 3h 49m, while connecting flights average 13h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights are more common, with only 8.6% of recent routes being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $142 deal.

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $142 from Austin to San Francisco via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from Austin to San Francisco appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and BART rail access.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART train)

💸 Flights from ~$156

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Elite

Nov 16

San Francisco, United States

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$1,328

$655

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Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Nov 16

San Francisco, United States

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$1,310

$655

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Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Dec 03

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,313

$657

Save $656

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Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Nov 17

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,322

$658

Save $664

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Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Dec 09

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,216

$655

Save $561

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Dec 03

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,291

$655

Save $636

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Dec 02

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,281

$655

Save $626

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Nov 17

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,264

$656

Save $608

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Nov 16

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,265

$656

Save $609

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Nov 16

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$1,264

$656

Save $608

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Dec 03

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,260

$657

Save $603

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

From AUS

Elite

Dec 03

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,243

$657

Save $586

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Austin to San Francisco is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was around $420. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally resulted in a higher average price of $720. Even booking 60+ days out showed a slightly higher average price of $499 compared to the 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good deal for a flight from Austin to San Francisco was typically considered to be around $273 or less. The median price for this route historically stood at $367. Prices exceeding $533 were generally in the higher range for this route. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target fares at or below the $273 threshold.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Austin to San Francisco, with a median price of $241. November also offered competitive prices, with a median of $291. The annual median price for this route was $367, indicating that certain months offer significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months for their travel plans.

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Austin to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Austin to San Francisco

Regular price: $174 - $342

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

The regular price range for flights from Austin to San Francisco is between $174 and $342. The current lowest deal is $142 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 17-Dec 8.

now $142

Low $174

High $342

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco

February

Cheapest

Flights from $241

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $663

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Austin to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$263

$206

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$238

$215

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$253

$236

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$235

$221

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$208

$202

One-way

Tue, Nov 17

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$211

$202

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 8 - Dec 9

$291 → $169

42%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

$283 → $169

40%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

$274 → $169

38%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$283 → $196

31%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Austin - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Austin to San Francisco are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $241.

Historically, February has the lowest median price at $241, followed by November at $291.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 49m.

Direct flights to San Francisco typically average 3h 49m, while connecting flights average 13h 22m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights are more common, with only 8.6% of recent routes being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $142 deal.

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $142 from Austin to San Francisco via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly.

Deals for flights from Austin to San Francisco appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~11 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$142

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

89% AI deal score

$1,243

$657

Save $586

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Austin to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Austin to San Francisco

Austin to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Austin to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Direct flights from Austin to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Austin - San Francisco route insights

Fares are below the typical level.

February is historically cheapest at $241.

Direct flights average 3h 49m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers a $142 deal.

Deals appear regularly.

Austin main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 16

Nov 16

Dec 03

Nov 17

Dec 09

Dec 03

Dec 02

Nov 17

Nov 16

Nov 16

Dec 03

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Austin to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Austin to San Francisco?

Can I fly direct from Austin to San Francisco?

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

How often do cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco come up?

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More routes from Austin

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Austin to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Austin to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Austin to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Direct flights from Austin to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Austin - San Francisco route insights

Fares are below the typical level.

February is historically cheapest at $241.

Direct flights average 3h 49m.

Connecting flights are more common.

Frontier Airlines offers a $142 deal.

Deals appear regularly.

Austin main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Nov 16

Nov 16

Dec 03

Nov 17

Dec 09

Dec 03

Dec 02

Nov 17

Nov 16

Nov 16

Dec 03

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How far in advance should I book a flight from Austin to San Francisco?

How do I know if a Austin to San Francisco flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Austin to San Francisco?