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 travelers who opt for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers is typically 2. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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. This route covers a distance of approximately 2417 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 6 hours and 37 minutes. These durations are based on historical flight data.

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

Cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco are historically frequent. This route is classified as having frequent deals. This assessment is based on an analysis of flight prices over a 30-day period, indicating that travelers often have opportunities to find good value on this route.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Austin to San Francisco

2026-10-07 – 2026-10-13
AUS - San Francisco
79% AI deal score
$277
$194
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-20
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$287
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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 connecting itineraries. Since most itineraries on this route involve connections, you can expect a median connecting flight time of 6h 37m, while non-stop flights have a median duration of 3h 49m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco, right now fares are above the typical level. Prices for this route typically range from $210–$523, with a median of $284. Currently, only 4% of recent fares are classified as a good price.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Austin to San Francisco? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $86. This is followed by January, with a median fare of $115, and April, where the median fare is $154.

Most itineraries for flights from Austin to San Francisco connect at least once, with only 39.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between Austin and San Francisco is 2417 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive fares.

How much is a round trip from Austin to San Francisco

Regular price: $226 - $341

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 $226 and $341. The current lowest deal is $188 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

now $188

Low $226

High $341

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$448

$417

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$282

$290

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$216

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$226

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$254

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$225

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

$287 → $191

33%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$303 → $215

29%

6 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 20

$278 → $191

31%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$293 → $207

29%

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Austin - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Austin to San Francisco are below the typical level at $188.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest

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

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 49m

Direct flights from Austin to San Francisco typically take 3 hours and 49 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common

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

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $188 from October 7-October 13.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Austin to San Francisco are frequently available.

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 ~$204

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 city center

💸 Flights from ~$204

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with an extensive domestic network and many low-cost carrier options.

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART rail system)

💸 Flights from ~$207

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Austin to San Francisco has been 14-27 days prior to departure. Flights booked within this period typically have an average price of $213. Booking too close to departure, such as 0-6 days out, generally results in higher prices, averaging around $260. Conversely, booking 7-13 days in advance has shown an average price of $476, which is significantly higher than the ideal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from Austin to San Francisco is considered a good deal if the price is at or below $210. The median price for this route historically has been $284. Prices above $523 are typically considered expensive. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day period.

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 $284, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $226 - $341

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 $226 and $341. The current lowest deal is $188 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 7-Oct 13.

now $188

Low $226

High $341

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Austin to San Francisco

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$448

$417

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$282

$290

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$279

$216

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$226

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$305

$254

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

AUS - San Francisco

Austin (AUS) - San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines

$301

$225

One-way

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

5 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 19

$287 → $191

33%

3 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 6

$303 → $215

29%

6 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 20

$278 → $191

31%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$293 → $207

29%

Popular Airports to fly from Austin to San Francisco