Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Austin?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to Austin. Historically, approximately 17.1% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers across the trailing 90 days was 2.

What's the flight time from San Francisco to Austin?

The typical direct flight time from San Francisco to Austin is approximately 3 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 2417 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration historically extends to about 9 hours and 21 minutes. This represents a significant increase compared to the median direct flight time of 214 minutes.

Should I set a price alert for San Francisco to Austin flights?

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Austin have been frequent. Setting a price alert can be beneficial for this route, as it tends to have regular price fluctuations. This allows travelers to monitor prices and potentially secure a more favorable fare.

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San Francisco to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Austin

For cheap flights from San Francisco to Austin, right now fares are near the typical level. Overall, prices for this route typically range from $292–$566, with a median of $389. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding lower prices may require flexibility or advance planning. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find better fares.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Austin takes about 3h 34m. However, since most itineraries connect at least once, the median connecting journey time is significantly longer at 11h 56m, compared to the 3h 34m for nonstop flights. This route covers a distance of 2417 km, classifying it as a medium-haul flight.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Austin? The data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $121. Following February, December also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $197. April is another good option, with a median fare of $241.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Austin

Regular price: $175 - $340

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Austin is typically between $175 and $340. Currently, the lowest deal found is $141 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 23-Jan 26.

now $141

Low $175

High $340

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Austin

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Austin is February, with a median price of $121. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $417. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $121

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $417

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Austin

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Austin

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$233

$209

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$260

$294

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

United Airlines

$170

$237

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$240

$238

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$224

$181

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$238

$205

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$263 → $155

41%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$263 → $178

32%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$275 → $195

29%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$245 → $174

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin

San Francisco - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from SFO to AUS are near the typical level of $389.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $121.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 34m.

Direct flights to Austin from San Francisco typically average 3h 34m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common.

Connecting flights are more common, with 2 stopovers typical when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

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

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route.

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Austin appear frequently, typically every 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$126

Austin main airports to arrive at

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Austin.

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

💸 Flights from ~$144

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International (SAT) is a practical alternative for Austin travelers due to its proximity.

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car, but I-35 traffic can be congested)

💸 Flights from ~$229

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

$670

Save $829

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Austin is typically 14-27 days before departure. Across the trailing quarter, prices for this window averaged around $497. Booking 7-13 days out saw average prices increase to $935. For those planning further ahead, booking 28-59 days or 60+ days in advance also showed an average price of $497.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Austin is considered to be $292 or less. The median price for this route has been $389. Prices typically start to increase significantly above the $566 mark.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Austin, with a median price of $121. December also offered favorable prices, with a median of $197. While April had a median of $241, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, contrasting with the annual median price of $389 for this route.

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San Francisco to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Austin

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Austin

Regular price: $175 - $340

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Austin is typically between $175 and $340. Currently, the lowest deal found is $141 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 23-Jan 26.

now $141

Low $175

High $340

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Austin

February

Cheapest

Flights from $121

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $417

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Austin

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Austin

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$233

$209

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$260

$294

One-way

Sat, Oct 31

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

United Airlines

$170

$237

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$240

$238

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$224

$181

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$238

$205

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$263 → $155

41%

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$263 → $178

32%

2 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 14

$275 → $195

29%

4 nights

Oct 26 - Oct 30

$245 → $174

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin