Are direct flights from Vienna to San Francisco always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more stops can often be cheaper, so it's worth comparing both options based on your priorities for cost and time.

Can flexible travel dates help on Vienna to San Francisco flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or specific time of year. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may result in considerable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Vienna to San Francisco flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you calculate the true cost of your trip.

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Vienna to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Most itineraries from Vienna to San Francisco connect at least once, with a typical journey involving 2 stopovers. This means that while you're searching for cheap flights from Vienna to San Francisco, you should expect to factor in connection times. Currently, 0% of recent fares observed over a 90-day window were for direct flights.

Right now, fares from Vienna to San Francisco are typically $826–$1312, with a median of $1122. Current fares are above the typical level, but 15% of recent fares were still classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so keeping an eye on price alerts can be beneficial.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Vienna to San Francisco, the data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $924. Following closely are February, with a median fare of $1010, and November, with a median fare of $1041.

A typical journey from Vienna to San Francisco takes about 21h 16m, including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 9654 km, making it a significant international trip.

How much is a round trip from Vienna to San Francisco

Regular price: €673 - €1,348

Prices for Vienna to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vienna to San Francisco is between 673 EUR and 1348 EUR. The current lowest deal is 481 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Jan 22-Jan 29.

now 481 €

Low 673 €

High 1,348 €

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Vienna to San Francisco is January, with a median price of $924. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1482. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from 924 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,482 €

Jan

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Scandinavian Airlines

KLM

Lufthansa

French Bee

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

886 €

599 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

1,007 €

594 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

998 €

594 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

870 €

601 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

1,005 €

569 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

826 €

600 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

1,000 € → 550 €

45%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

1,009 € → 595 €

41%

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

994 € → 594 €

40%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

910 € → 559 €

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

Vienna - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Vienna to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 21h 16m

Flights from Vienna to San Francisco typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 21h 16m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with no direct flights available in recent data.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Scandinavian Airlines has offered recent deals for this route, including a fare of $481.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Vienna to San Francisco appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Vienna main airports to depart from

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~19 km from Vienna city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€516

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary gateway for travelers arriving in San Francisco from Vienna.

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

💸 Flights from ~€482

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 options.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car, public transit)

💸 Flights from ~€524

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From VIE

Elite

Jan 13

San Francisco, United States

92% AI deal score

$2,085

$1,388

Save $697

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Jan 28

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$4,580

$3,407

Save $1,173

Scandinavian Airlines

Business Class

From VIE

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Oct 30

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,187

$3,872

Save $1,315

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Dec 06

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,547

$3,894

Save $1,653

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

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Dec 06

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,499

$3,894

Save $1,605

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

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Dec 22

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,305

$3,942

Save $1,363

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Dec 29

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,321

$3,945

Save $1,376

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Dec 29

San Francisco, United States

91% AI deal score

$5,438

$3,945

Save $1,493

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Nov 03

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,440

$3,667

Save $773

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Nov 03

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,455

$3,676

Save $779

Finnair, +1

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Nov 09

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,720

$3,733

Save $987

Austrian Airlines, +1

Business Class

From VIE

Elite

Nov 09

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,673

$3,742

Save $931

Austrian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help you discover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance, often several months before your trip, can sometimes lead to lower prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings are sometimes more affordable than weekend bookings.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground travel, the savings on airfare can sometimes be significant. Always factor in the total travel time and cost when considering this approach.

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Vienna to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Vienna to San Francisco

Regular price: €673 - €1,348

Prices for Vienna to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Vienna to San Francisco is between 673 EUR and 1348 EUR. The current lowest deal is 481 EUR with Scandinavian Airlines, for travel from Jan 22-Jan 29.

now 481 €

Low 673 €

High 1,348 €

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

January

Cheapest

Flights from 924 €

August

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,482 €

Jan

Feb

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Scandinavian Airlines

KLM

Lufthansa

French Bee

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to San Francisco

Tue, Oct 6

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Swiss International Air Lines

886 €

599 €

One-way

Wed, Oct 7

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

1,007 €

594 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

998 €

594 €

One-way

Thu, Oct 8

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

870 €

601 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

1,005 €

569 €

One-way

Fri, Oct 9

⌛ Last-Minute

VIE - San Francisco

Vienna (VIE) - San Francisco (SFO)

Lufthansa

826 €

600 €

One-way

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

3 nights

Oct 16 - Oct 19

1,000 € → 550 €

45%

4 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 17

1,009 € → 595 €

41%

4 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 18

994 € → 594 €

40%

3 nights

Oct 22 - Oct 25

910 € → 559 €

39%

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

Vienna - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Vienna to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, February, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 21h 16m

Flights from Vienna to San Francisco typically involve connecting, with a median duration of 21h 16m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

This route is dominated by connecting flights, with no direct flights available in recent data.

🏆 Airline highlight

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Scandinavian Airlines has offered recent deals for this route, including a fare of $481.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from Vienna to San Francisco appear regularly, typically within a 30-day window.

Vienna main airports to depart from

Vienna International Airport (VIE)

Cheapest

Vienna International Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to San Francisco.

📍 ~19 km from Vienna city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~€516

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a primary gateway for travelers arriving in San Francisco from Vienna.

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

💸 Flights from ~€482

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 options.

San Francisco, United States

90% AI deal score

$4,673

$3,742

Save $931

Austrian Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Vienna to San Francisco

Vienna to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Vienna to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

Direct flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

Vienna - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 21h 16m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Deals appear regularly

Vienna main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Jan 13

Jan 28

Oct 30

Dec 06

Dec 06

Dec 22

Dec 29

Dec 29

Nov 03

Nov 03

Nov 09

Nov 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

Are direct flights from Vienna to San Francisco always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Vienna to San Francisco flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Vienna to San Francisco flights?

Related routes

More routes from Vienna

Flights to San Francisco from other cities

Vienna to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Vienna to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Vienna to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

Direct flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Vienna to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Vienna to San Francisco

Vienna - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

January offers the lowest median prices

Connecting flights average 21h 16m

Connecting flights are dominant

Scandinavian Airlines offers deals

Deals appear regularly

Vienna main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

Jan 13

Jan 28

Oct 30

Dec 06

Dec 06

Dec 22

Dec 29

Dec 29

Nov 03

Nov 03

Nov 09

Nov 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

How can I find cheap flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

When should I book flights from Vienna to San Francisco?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Vienna to San Francisco?