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$393+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
VIE — SFO
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Sat 8/22
Sat 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 23, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Mon 10/198:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop20h 50m
United Airlines
Sat 10/318:40 am
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop16h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$614
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/116:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 8/257:00 am
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops20h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$617
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Fri 8/2811:20 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
United Airlines
Sun 9/208:10 am
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop15h 00m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$618
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Fri 7/2410:30 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops23h 02m
United Airlines
Wed 8/55:30 pm
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops29h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$619
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:30 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop35h 15m
KLM
Wed 9/167:00 am
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops16h 40m
KLM
Deal found 7/19$620
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/116:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 8/268:15 am
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops19h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$621
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 8/116:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop22h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 9/171:55 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop13h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/20$622
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/48:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops18h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 9/1310:35 pm
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop24h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/21$623
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/277:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops22h 51m
Air Canada
Sun 9/2011:30 pm
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops24h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/21$624
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/116:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 8/2711:10 am
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops18h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/23$625
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/19. 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.
Thu 7/307:00 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops17h 22m
United Airlines
Wed 8/198:30 am
SFO
-
VIE
1 stop14h 50m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/19$626
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/18. 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.
Thu 7/2311:20 am
VIE
-
SFO
2 stops19h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 8/1610:25 am
SFO
-
VIE
2 stops21h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/18$627

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 July 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$618
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$393
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$757
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. 11% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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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 July 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Vienna to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Mon 10/19

8:00 am-7:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

8:40 am-8:45 am

1 stop16h 05m

$614

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Tue 8/11

6:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

1:55 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$622

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Thu 8/6

6:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 8/14

8:10 am-8:20 am

1 stop15h 10m

$634

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Mon 8/10

1:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop34h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

10:35 pm-8:10 am

1 stop24h 35m

$641

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Mon 8/17

8:00 am-5:42 pm

2 stops18h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

5:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops20h 10m

$651

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Sat 8/15

8:50 am-7:53 pm

2 stops20h 03m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

6:38 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 37m

$652
Quickest round-trip

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Tue 8/25

6:00 am-12:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 9/3

8:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop14h 50m

$653

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Thu 11/26

7:15 am-4:30 pm

2 stops18h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

12:50 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops18h 35m

$669

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Mon 8/10

6:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

8:45 am-2:15 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$671

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE - SFO

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Sun 8/16

6:45 am-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 8/26

8:30 am-8:20 am

1 stop14h 50m

$674

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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 July.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 83 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 $569). Flying from Vienna to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Vienna to San Francisco flights typically cost between $646 and $878 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $614 on United Airlines (Oct 19-Oct 31).

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 July 23, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown SWISS,Scandinavian Airlines, andUnited Airlines 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
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
Scandinavian Airlines
7.4
Good
1,895 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,027 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
8,159 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,129 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
2,019 reviews

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.3

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Scott,Jul 2026

VIE - ZRH

Good crew, very tight seating, on arrival had to wait in plane for our gate, so mussed our bus and had to wsit an extra 1:45 for the next bus.

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 20h 50m. There are 5994 mi between Vienna and San Francisco.

  • 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 $523, 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 Austrian Airlines start at $542 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 $569). Flying from Vienna to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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 July 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapest$497Average$834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$510Average$664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$523Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$549Average$723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
CondorCheapest$550Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$570Average$591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$789Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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