Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Austin?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to Austin. Historically, direct flights accounted for 43.6% of the available options across the trailing 90 days. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are common, connecting flights are also a significant part of the route's offerings.

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 flight time extends to about 6 hours and 45 minutes. This difference in duration highlights the efficiency of direct routes compared to those with layovers.

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

Yes, setting a price alert for San Francisco to Austin flights is recommended. Historically, this route is classified as 'frequent' for deal availability across the trailing 30 days. This means that price fluctuations and new deals appear regularly, making price alerts a useful tool to capture potential savings. Travelers can benefit from monitoring prices for this route.

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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, recent fares typically range from $241–$608, with a median of $367. Right now, fares are below the typical level, with only 1% of recent fares classified as a good price.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Austin takes about 3h 34m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median duration extends to 6h 45m, while direct flights from San Francisco to Austin have a median duration of 3h 34m.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Austin? The most affordable month to fly is typically February, with a median fare of $86. January also offers lower prices, with a median of $99. Following these, April presents a median fare of $238.

Regarding direct flights from San Francisco to Austin, a meaningful share are non-stop, while the rest connect at least once. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

The distance between San Francisco and Austin is approximately 2417 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Austin

Regular price: $194 - $331

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Austin is typically between $194 and $331. The current lowest deal is $148 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 21.

now $148

Low $194

High $331

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 $95. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $554. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $95

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Austin

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Austin

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$589

$419

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$419

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$419

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$403

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$388

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$569

$403

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$565 → $388

31%

1 night

Aug 8 - Aug 9

$593 → $419

29%

1 night

Aug 9 - Aug 10

$593 → $419

29%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$589 → $419

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin

San Francisco - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $148.

Recent SFO to AUS fares are below the typical level, with prices at $148.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $95.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to AUS, with a median price of $95.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 34m.

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Austin takes 3h 34m, while connecting flights average 6h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.6% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 43.6% of flights from SFO to AUS are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $148.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from SFO to AUS for $148, departing October 15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Austin are frequent, appearing often over 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 ~$173

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International can be a practical alternative for Austin travelers due to its proximity, despite potential I-35 traffic.

📍 ~120 km from Austin (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$216

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Oct 28

Austin, United States

86% AI deal score

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Austin, United States

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Austin, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Francisco to Austin is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $309. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $375, which is higher. For bookings made 60 or more days out, the average price was $333, indicating that planning too far ahead may not always yield the lowest fares across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Austin was considered to be $241 or less. The median price for this route was $367. Prices typically ranged up to $608 for the higher end of fares during the 90-day period. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $241 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Austin are February and January. In February, the median price was $86, while in January, it was $99. The annual median price for this route is $367. April was observed to have a median price of $238, which was the most expensive month among the cheapest options across the trailing 270 days.

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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: $194 - $331

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Austin is typically between $194 and $331. The current lowest deal is $148 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 15-Oct 21.

now $148

Low $194

High $331

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Austin

February

Cheapest

Flights from $95

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $554

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Austin

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Austin

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$589

$419

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$419

One-way

Sun, Aug 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$593

$419

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$403

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$565

$388

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$569

$403

One-way

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

2 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 15

$565 → $388

31%

1 night

Aug 8 - Aug 9

$593 → $419

29%

1 night

Aug 9 - Aug 10

$593 → $419

29%

2 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 10

$589 → $419

29%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin

San Francisco - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $148.

Recent SFO to AUS fares are below the typical level, with prices at $148.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for prices as low as $95.

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from SFO to AUS, with a median price of $95.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 34m.

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Austin takes 3h 34m, while connecting flights average 6h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

43.6% of recent flights are direct.

Historically, 43.6% of flights from SFO to AUS are direct, with frequent deals available.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $148.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal from SFO to AUS for $148, departing October 15.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from San Francisco to Austin are frequent, appearing often over 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 ~$173

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$173

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

San Antonio International (SAT)

San Antonio International can be a practical alternative for Austin travelers due to its proximity, despite potential I-35 traffic.

Austin, United States

86% AI deal score

$1,206

$733

Save $473

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Austin

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Austin

San Francisco to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Austin

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Austin

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Austin

Direct flights from San Francisco to Austin

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Austin

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin

San Francisco - Austin route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $148.

Fly in February for prices as low as $95.

Direct flights average 3h 34m.

43.6% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $148.

Deals are frequent on this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Austin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

Best Elite deals to Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

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

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Austin?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Austin?

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Austin?

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

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

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Flights to Austin from other cities

San Francisco to Austin: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Austin

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Austin

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Austin

Direct flights from San Francisco to Austin

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Austin

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin

San Francisco - Austin route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $148.

Fly in February for prices as low as $95.

Direct flights average 3h 34m.

43.6% of recent flights are direct.

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal at $148.

Deals are frequent on this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Austin main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Austin used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

Best Elite deals to Austin

Nov 03

Nov 04

Oct 29

Jan 19

Oct 31

Oct 31

Oct 28

Dec 02

Nov 11

Nov 11

Dec 01

Dec 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Austin

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

What is a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Austin?

What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Austin?