Can I fly direct from Austin to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Austin to San Francisco are available. Historically, approximately 39.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, a notable portion of flights will include at least one stop.

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

The typical direct flight from Austin to San Francisco has a duration of approximately 3 hours and 49 minutes, covering a distance of 2417 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 6 hours and 37 minutes. This represents a significant increase in travel time compared to direct services.

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

Historically, cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco come up frequently. This route is classified as having frequent availability of deals. Travelers can typically find favorable prices on this route with regularity across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-08-24 – 2026-08-27
AUS - San Francisco
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$179
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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 connect at least once, this median duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect. For flights that do include connections, the median travel time is 6h 37m, while direct flights from Austin to San Francisco have a median duration of 3h 49m.

When considering cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco, prices typically range from $210–$523, with a median of $284. Right now, fares are significantly above the typical level. Currently, only 4% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals may require some flexibility.

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco is often during February, with a median fare of $86. January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $115, followed by April, where the median fare is $154. These months present the best opportunities for lower-cost travel on this route.

For flights from Austin to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 39.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should anticipate a journey that includes at least one stop on most bookings.

The route from Austin to San Francisco covers a distance of 2417 kilometers. This classifies the journey as a medium-haul flight, meaning it's too far for a short hop but not a long-distance international trip.

How much is a round trip from Austin to San Francisco

Regular price: $283 - $455

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 typically between $283 and $455. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 27.

now $179

Low $283

High $455

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to San Francisco is March, with a median price of $86. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $582. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $86

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $582

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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)

Frontier Airlines

$507

$337

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$584

$387

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$580

$387

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$236

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$265

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$584 → $387

34%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$580 → $387

33%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$368 → $179

51%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$358 → $186

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco

Austin - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level, with 4% of recent fares considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the best prices

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $86.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 49m

The median flight time for direct flights is 3h 49m, while connecting flights average 6h 37m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 60.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines provides direct flights on this route, with 1 direct deal found recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals on this route appear frequently, offering more opportunities to find good prices.

Austin main airports to depart from

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~11 km from Austin city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$174

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 close alternative to San Francisco, offering extensive domestic options and BART rail access.

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

💸 Flights from ~$188

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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$1,318

$709

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Austin to San Francisco is typically 14-27 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period have shown an average price of $213. Booking 7-13 days out, however, saw average prices rise to $476. For those booking 60 or more days in advance, the average price was around $319, indicating that booking too early might not yield the lowest fares across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing 90 days, a flight from Austin to San Francisco is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $210. The median price for this route has historically been $284. Prices at the 75th percentile reached $523, indicating higher fares. Therefore, aiming for prices under $210 typically represents a significant saving on this route.

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 shows relatively lower median prices at $154. These months are significantly more affordable compared to the annual median price of $284 for this route across the trailing 270 days.

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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: $283 - $455

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 typically between $283 and $455. The current lowest deal is $179 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 24-Aug 27.

now $179

Low $283

High $455

The cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco

March

Cheapest

Flights from $86

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $582

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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)

Frontier Airlines

$507

$337

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$584

$387

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$580

$387

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$236

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$452

$297

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$393

$265

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$584 → $387

34%

2 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 3

$580 → $387

33%

3 nights

Aug 24 - Aug 27

$368 → $179

51%

5 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 27

$358 → $186

48%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco