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$374+ Cheap flights from Vienna (VIE) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
VIE — SFO
Jun 16 — Jun 231
Tue 6/16
Tue 6/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Vienna to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from Vienna to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Vienna to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 17, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Mon 10/197:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops21h 28m
American Airlines
Fri 10/309:00 am
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops20h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/16$589
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2211:15 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop15h 25m
British Airways
Mon 11/28:40 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop16h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 5/17$590
This Finnair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Finnair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/411:35 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops21h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/254:35 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop21h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$591
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 10/1311:30 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop35h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 10/2012:47 pm
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops18h 13m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/14$592
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/157:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop14h 40m
Lufthansa
Thu 10/221:55 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop13h 40m
Lufthansa
Deal found 5/14$593
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/228:35 pm
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop30h 05m
British Airways
Sun 11/15:30 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop20h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 5/15$594
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Mon 8/247:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops21h 51m
American Airlines
Sat 10/104:35 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/12$595
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/311:15 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops20h 48m
British Airways
Fri 9/181:29 pm
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops19h 21m
British Airways
Deal found 5/16$596
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 10/227:40 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops22h 36m
American Airlines
Fri 10/309:00 am
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops20h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/15$597
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:40 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
British Airways
Sun 9/277:30 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop29h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 5/12$598
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/77:40 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops20h 03m
British Airways
Sun 10/113:50 pm
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops19h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 5/14$599
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/157:40 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop15h 50m
Condor
Sun 5/314:30 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop19h 50m
Condor
Deal found 5/13$600

Find flight deals from Vienna to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Vienna (VIE) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 May 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$589
(Flysmarter)

One-way from

$374
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$608
Provider with most accurate pricing for Vienna Intl-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Vienna Intl to San Francisco
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One-way flight from Vienna Intl to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Vienna to San Francisco that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vienna to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Thu 10/15

7:40 am-1:50 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 10/19

9:00 am-3:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$590

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Mon 9/14

11:35 am-10:21 am

2 stops31h 46m

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

1:21 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$595

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Sat 9/26

11:35 am-9:21 am

2 stops30h 46m

San Francisco

Sat 10/17

8:49 am-6:20 pm

2 stops24h 31m

$597

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Wed 10/7

7:40 am-6:43 pm

2 stops20h 03m

San Francisco

Sun 10/11

3:50 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$599

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Fri 9/4

11:35 am-11:48 pm

2 stops21h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 9/20

1:29 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops19h 51m

$604

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Fri 5/29

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

11:59 pm-8:20 am

2 stops23h 21m

$632

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Sat 6/13

10:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop35h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

2:20 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$634

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Sat 5/30

7:00 am-9:02 pm

2 stops23h 02m

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

4:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

$635

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Sat 6/13

10:30 am-9:10 pm

1 stop19h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

10:47 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 33m

$642

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Mon 6/15

6:45 am-8:37 pm

2 stops22h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 6/19

4:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop30h 50m

$644

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Compare providers for flights from Vienna to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Vienna to San Francisco in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Vienna-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Vienna-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Vienna-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Vienna-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Vienna-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Vienna to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Vienna with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Vienna to San Francisco

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

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Vienna to San Francisco. 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 Vienna to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vienna to San Francisco (average of $547). Flying from Vienna to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $945). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Vienna to San Francisco?

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS,Scandinavian Airlines, andLufthansa from Vienna to San Francisco. 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,947 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,947 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,947 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,778 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,947 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,004 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,947 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,982 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,947 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.
Condor
6.5
Okay
412 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,947 reviews

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.3

Overall

7.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Katerina,Sep 2025

GVA - ATH

Although the plane was half empty and the flight was late at night, we were not allowed to change seats/ use empty seats to get ourselves more comfortable, or get some proper sleep. It is really frustrating to see lack of flexibility in such a simple need.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Vienna to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Vienna to San Francisco?

    Departing from Vienna to San Francisco will take you 13h 45m. There are 5994 mi between Vienna and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $497, Lufthansa will fly you from Vienna to San Francisco and back. In addition to Lufthansa, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Scandinavian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $510 and $518, respectively. You may be able to fly from Vienna to San Francisco for 31% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Scandinavian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $496. Condor flights start at $534 while deals on Lufthansa start at $550 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Vienna to San Francisco 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 Vienna to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Vienna to San Francisco (average of $547). Flying from Vienna to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $945). 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 Vienna to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Vienna to San Francisco. 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 May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$497Average$858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$518Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$529Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
SWISSCheapest$549Average$707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
British AirwaysCheapest$570Average$594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$789Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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