Cheap flights from Austin to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip flights $168
Delta Nonstop 4 hr Sun, Aug 2 — Tue, Aug 11
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to San Francisco is currently $168
Cheapest one-way flight $83
Delta Nonstop 4 hr Wed, Jun 24
The cheapest one-way flight from Austin to San Francisco is currently $83
Last-minute weekend getaway $300
Frontier 1 stop 12 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Austin to San Francisco is currently $300
Cheapest business class flights $458
Frontier 1 stop 13 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 10
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Austin to San Francisco is currently $458
Fastest flight 3 hr 37 min The fastest nonstop flight from Austin to San Francisco takes 3 hr 37 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Austin to San Francisco is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
September
Cheapest
Typical prices: $145–215
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $230–340

Popular airlines from Austin to San Francisco

  • United
    Nonstop
    from $171
    Typical price: $190–480
    39 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
    414 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $168
    Typical price: $205–610
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
    234 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
  • Southwest
    Nonstop
    from $171
    Typical price: $205–510
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
    506 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
  • American
    from $244
    Typical price: $220–540
    424 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
  • Alaska
    from $368
    Typical price: $215–570
    90 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - SFO Every day
  • Frontier
    from $210
    Typical price: $195–405
    24 weekly connecting flights
    AUS - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Austin

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 24 min 6 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 14 min 186 mi
  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 2 hr 44 min 144 mi
  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
    San Antonio United States 1 hr 16 min 66 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
    San Francisco United States 19 min 11 mi
  • Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
    Oakland United States 27 min 11 mi
  • Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
    Sacramento United States 1 hr 34 min 78 mi
  • San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)
    San Jose United States 51 min 39 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Austin to San Francisco

The cheapest flights from Austin to San Francisco are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $145 to $215.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $168. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to San Francisco is $171, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to San Francisco is $168, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to San Francisco is $171, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to San Francisco is $244, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to San Francisco is $368, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to San Francisco is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to San Francisco starts at $168 from Sun, Aug 2 to Tue, Aug 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $83 and departs on Wed, Jun 24.
3 hr 37 min is the shortest flight time from Austin to San Francisco.
Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Austin to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Austin to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Austin to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 39 nonstop flights and 414 connecting flights per week. United flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 506 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Austin to San Francisco are:
  • Delta offers 14 nonstop flights and 234 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • American offers 424 connecting flights per week. American flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Alaska offers 90 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
  • Frontier offers 24 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Austin and San Francisco.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Austin to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Delta from $168. The cheapest one-way flight was with Delta from $83.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest United flight from Austin to San Francisco is $171, flying from Jul 23 to Jul 29.
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Austin to San Francisco is $168, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 11.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Austin to San Francisco is $171, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
  • The cheapest American flight from Austin to San Francisco is $244, flying from Jun 27 to Jul 3.
  • The cheapest Alaska flight from Austin to San Francisco is $368, flying from May 10 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Austin to San Francisco is $210, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.
United, Delta and Southwest fly direct from Austin to San Francisco.
  • There are 39 United direct flights from Austin to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from Austin to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Austin to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and San Francisco at price $300 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
United, Delta and Southwest fly direct from Austin to San Francisco.
  • There are 39 United direct flights from Austin to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 14 Delta direct flights from Austin to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Austin to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Austin to San Francisco on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Austin and San Francisco start at $168 from Sun, Aug 2 to Tue, Aug 11 with Delta.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Austin to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Austin and San Francisco start at $458 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Austin and San Francisco start at $168 from Sun, Aug 2 to Tue, Aug 11.
To book business class trips from Austin to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Austin and San Francisco starts at $300 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Frontier.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Austin and San Francisco at price $300 is offered by Frontier from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.
To find last-minute flight deals from Austin to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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