Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Austin?

Yes, direct flights are available from San Francisco to Austin. Historically, approximately 43.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed was 2. This data is based on trends observed over the trailing 90 days.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Francisco to Austin is 3 hours and 34 minutes, covering a distance of 2417 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, typically around 6 hours and 45 minutes. This represents a median of 214 minutes for direct flights and 405 minutes for flights with one stop.

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

Historically, deals for flights from San Francisco to Austin have been frequent. This suggests that setting a price alert could be beneficial for travelers seeking to find lower fares. Observing price trends over the trailing 30 days indicates that this route often sees price fluctuations that could be captured with an alert.

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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: $186 - $325

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

The regular price range for this route is $186 to $325. The current lowest deal is $192 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $192

Low $186

High $325

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

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

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$576

$418

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$589

$418

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$572

$418

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$589

$467

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$549

$390

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$552

$418

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$572 → $389

32%

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$565 → $405

28%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$576 → $418

27%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$572 → $418

27%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin

San Francisco - Austin route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from SFO to AUS are below the typical level, with a median price of $367.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in February for the best prices

Historically, February offers the lowest median prices at $86, followed by January at $99.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 34m

The median flight duration for direct flights is 3 hours 34 minutes, while connecting flights average 6h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Mixed availability of direct flights

Direct flights make up 43.6% of routes, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Deutsche Luft Hansa offers direct routes

Deutsche Luft Hansa has direct flights available for the SFO to AUS route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from SFO to AUS are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Austin

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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 observed was $309. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $375, while booking 60+ days out had an average price of $333. Prices generally increase significantly outside of the 7-13 day window, with flights booked 14-27 days in advance averaging $683.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Austin is considered to be $241 or less. The median price for this route was $367. Prices above $608 were in the highest quartile of observed fares. This threshold is based on historical data from the past 90 days.

Historically, February has been the best month to fly from San Francisco to Austin, with a median price of $86. January also offered favorable pricing, with a median of $99. The annual median price for this route was $367, indicating significant potential savings during these cheaper months. April, with a median price of $238, was observed as the most expensive month 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: $186 - $325

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

The regular price range for this route is $186 to $325. The current lowest deal is $192 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 22-Sep 29.

now $192

Low $186

High $325

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

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$576

$418

One-way

Mon, Aug 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$589

$418

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$572

$418

One-way

Tue, Aug 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$589

$467

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$549

$390

One-way

Wed, Aug 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Austin

San Francisco (SFO) - Austin (AUS)

Frontier Airlines

$552

$418

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 26 - Aug 30

$572 → $389

32%

2 nights

Aug 29 - Aug 31

$565 → $405

28%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

$576 → $418

27%

4 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 29

$572 → $418

27%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Austin