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Flights from San Francisco to Austin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Austin?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For San Francisco to Austin, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Thursday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Austin is January, where tickets cost ₹ 21,430 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and April, where the average cost of tickets is ₹ 34,772 and ₹ 34,355 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Austin, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 82 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between San Francisco and Austin?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Austin.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from San Francisco to Austin. They are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Alaska Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing ₹ 18,598. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Austin per day?

Each day, there are between 5 and 7 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Austin, with an average flight time of 3h 41m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Wednesday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Austin?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Austin?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 06:50 and will be landing in Austin at 12:23.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Austin?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Austin jets off at 23:56 and lands at 05:42.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (5% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Francisco to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Austin

  • What can I do in San Francisco International Airport while waiting for my flight from San Francisco to Austin to take off?

    If you would like to relax and watch the airport’s planes take off, head to the outdoor terrace that is in Boarding Area G of San Francisco International Airport. To learn more about the airport’s history and see what amenities it offers for guests, take one of the three self guided tours that are offered in the different terminals.

  • Where can I go shopping at San Francisco International Airport?

    California Lifestyle can be found in Terminal 3 of San Francisco International Airport and sells traditional souvenirs and products from the local region, while 100% Pure is located nearby and offers organic skincare. The Bay Area Club House is near Boarding Area F and sells professional sports memorabilia.

  • What is the best way to travel from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the city center?

    Although Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is serviced by the Bus No 100 Airport Flyer, the easiest way to travel downtown is by taking a taxi. Taxis are stationed outside of the Arrivals terminal 24h a day, and minimum fares start at $12.10.

  • Which hotels have a shuttle service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport?

    To stay somewhere budget-friendly yet comfortable, book a room at the Comfort Suites Austin Airport, a hotel with a free shuttle to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and is less than 10 mi from the local convention center. The Hilton Austin Airport is a chic option that also has a shuttle service and is a 17m drive from downtown.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Austin?

    Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Austin flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Austin?

    The Boeing 737 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Austin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Austin?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Austin, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Austin?

    There are direct flights from San Francisco to Austin on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Austin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Austin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Austin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Austin with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Austin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Austin from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Austin

  • Both Frontier and Alaska Airlines offer affordable nonstop flights from San Francisco to Austin, and they offer free drinks and snacks. American and Delta Airlines provide flights with layovers, but they also have inflight entertainment and the option of upgrading to a more comfortable seat for a small additional fee.
  • If you are a business traveler, there are several amenities that you can take advantage of in San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The TripTel Business Center has workstations, copying services, and cellphone rentals, while the Airport Travel Agency has a notary and a passport photo service.
  • To unwind before being cooped up in a plane for several hours, go to one of the yoga rooms that are in Terminals 2 and 3 of San Francisco International Airport. These rooms contain complimentary exercise mats, as well as informational DVDs that show how to do popular yoga positions.
  • For travelers who have a question about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) or need help figuring out how to use ground transportation, go to the Visitor Information Desk near baggage carousels 3 and 5 in the Barbara Jordan Terminal. The volunteers at this desk can answer all of your questions and provide you with additional resources.
  • If you are a nursing mother, stop by the Mamava Lactation Suite that is near Gate 7 of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Travelers can access the room for up to 30m for free when they have downloaded the app, and it contains comfortable chairs, a changing table, USB ports, and a mirror.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

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Direct returns

Austin Bergstrom to San Francisco

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +12 more

ANA, Air Canada, +13 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, +11 more

ANA, Air Canada, +12 more

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Top airlines flying from San Francisco to Austin

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Austin. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Austin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9111 reviews
7.9comfort
7.3food
7.3entertainment
8.6crew
8.2boarding
Airline reviews

Everything was good. One of the flight attendants was not very friendly

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024SEA - AUS
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Everything was good. One of the flight attendants was not very friendly

I like that we took off on time and arrived a bit early. I like that I could gate check my bag and board early. I don't like how crowded the flight was. I had ok leg room, but could feel every move of the person next to me. And the aisles are very narrow. The gate and flight crews were terrific.

The flight was diverted and departed from San Jose instead of San Francisco. This could’ve been executed more smoothly because after arriving in San Jose it seemed like nothing was being processed correctly as needed for the gate agents to do their jobs well and the flight to leave on time

Excellent service and prices. I was not award of inflight entertainment.

Both flights from NYC to SFO were delayed more than an hour. No wifi, no screens/movies etc. The crew was nice.

They gave me a seat with extra leg room. But they didn't offer me anything to drink, just because it was an hour flight

flight delayed 2ish hours; status updates easily could have been conveyed in a more timely manner

Temperature was very cold. seat was uncomfortable bc headrest did not work properly - the earflaps would not move.

When I purchased the tickets I purchased insurance as well but for some reason it didn't go through, then this past Monday I broke my leg and was unable to make my trip, I'll never book through Kayak again.

Alaska airlines is the best. Best customer service, crew, and value for money.

Gossipy flight attendants talked the whole flight about bar hopping and dating.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

Best price with timings that suited us. The flight was punctual.

Flight was delayed and missed connecting flight. Did not give warning about delay until we showed up at the airport. Not good.

Not sure about entertainment as I didn't use any, soay e there should be an NA option on this survey. Otherwise everything was just as it should be. Of course I wish planes were more comfortable and had seats that would tilt back further.

The flight landed at LAX we were then bussed to collect our bags. That process took nearly as long as the flight. Luckily we weren't in a hurry!

1st flight was delayed because of broken radio, missed connection but they got us on very next plane 1 hr later. Return flights were both delayed by 1 hr each. Crews were fine. Planes ok, but had to check carry ons.

The business class configuration on this plane is really contorted and tight in space. To have to climb over another’s feet to go to the restroom was less than comfortable. Also, I was served meals handing all plates and drinks in front of the random flyer facing me on the aisle. I felt it was an elevated comfort + economy cs business class. Also, the interface at Heathrow is awful. The lounge had minimal plugs to recharge devices and it was so crowded, There were few seats available in both the North and South lounges. Rarely anyone came by to clean up after the last 3-4 people who sat in that chair.

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