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$98+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Austin (SFO - AUS)

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SFO — AUS
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in September or August, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Austin (AUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$98
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387

Good round-trip deal

$209 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
From San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom
One-way flight from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/225:55 amSFO - AUS
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Wed 8/2710:30 amAUS - SFO
Nonstop3h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/25$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:00 amSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:30 amAUS - SFO
Nonstop3h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/237:00 amSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 8/306:00 amAUS - SFO
Nonstop3h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$181
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2212:15 pmSFO - AUS
1 stop5h 48mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/262:48 pmAUS - SFO
1 stop7h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$187
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/307:00 amSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/306:00 amAUS - SFO
Nonstop3h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/28$197
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:55 amSFO - AUS
1 stop5h 35mFrontier
Wed 8/137:53 pmAUS - SFO
1 stop25h 46mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3011:30 pmSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 33mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/72:15 pmAUS - SFO
1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$253

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Austin that are best for you.

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SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

5:55 am-3:43 pm

1 stop7h 48m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 8/27

10:30 am-12:06 pm

Nonstop3h 36m

$177

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

7:00 am-12:31 pm

Nonstop3h 31m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 10/26

8:30 am-10:29 am

Nonstop3h 59m

$179

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Sat 8/23

7:00 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$181

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Fri 8/22

3:21 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 8/30

2:33 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$187

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

7:00 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 9/30

6:00 am-7:51 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$197

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

6:55 am-2:30 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 8/12

7:00 am-11:25 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$225

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

12:43 am-8:51 am

1 stop6h 08m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 9/1

7:35 am-9:26 am

Nonstop3h 51m

$248

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop3h 40m

$98

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

1:10 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop3h 41m

$99

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

6:00 am-3:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$100

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Austin flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Austin trip
Airports
SFO

Save time by using the AirTrain Red Line to quickly navigate between terminals at SFO, especially during busy travel hours.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
AUS

Use CapMetro Route 20 for a budget-friendly ride from AUS to downtown Austin, with buses every 15 minutes during peak hours.

Read more about AUSby Ramsey Qubein
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on AUS

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Austin

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Austin

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Austin. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Austin. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Austin?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Austin (average of $286). Flying from San Francisco to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Austin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Austin at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Austin. Price data was last updated on July 20, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Austin flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Austin

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Austin. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to AUS are scheduled on a Friday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Austin?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Austin chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Austin on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Austin?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Austin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $128.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Austin?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Austin, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 17m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Austin?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Austin, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Las Vegas (LAS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 51m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Austin. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from San Francisco to Austin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Austin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Austin?

    If you wish to fly to Austin from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom. There are 30 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) per day to choose from. Flights to Austin from San Francisco are available from 7 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 28m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom typically takes.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Austin flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Austin round-trip?

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $176, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Austin.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Austin one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Austin are Hawaiian Airlines ($98), Delta ($99), and Alaska Airlines ($100).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Austin?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to Austin are KLM (100%), Asiana Airlines (92%) and United Airlines (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Austin?

    On average you can expect to pay $798 for a flight from San Francisco to Austin. The cheapest flight overall is $88 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Austin Bergstrom) is currently priced at $172.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Austin?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Phoenix?

    Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall are currently the most popular points of interest in Phoenix at the moment. Those on a layover in Phoenix interested in visiting Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, or Phoenix Symphony Hall can do so by traveling 4.0 mi, 16.7 mi, and 4.3 mi, respectively from Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl. Those landing in Phoenix looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Las Vegas?

    The majority of Las Vegas visitors spend their time at Fremont Street Experience, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Stratosphere Tower. Fremont Street Experience, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Stratosphere Tower can be visited by traveling about 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 4.3 mi respectively from Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl. Those landing in Las Vegas looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $62 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Austin flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Austin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Austin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Austin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Austin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Austin?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Austin (average of $286). Flying from San Francisco to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $362). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Austin

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Austin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$110Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$173Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$230Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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