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$256+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Vienna (VIE)

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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — VIE
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Vienna Intl are usually found in February or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Vienna

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Vienna (VIE). 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 September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$580
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$256
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$810

Good round-trip deal

$888 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Vienna
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Vienna. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/134:30 pmSFO - VIE
1 stop14h 35mCondor
Mon 10/207:40 amVIE - SFO
1 stop15h 50mCondor
Deal found 9/16$580
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/238:59 pmSFO - VIE
2 stops52h 36mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 10/2810:15 amVIE - SFO
2 stops21h 08mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$582
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/167:00 amSFO - VIE
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/201:00 pmVIE - SFO
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$583
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/279:30 pmSFO - VIE
1 stop13h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Tue 11/410:15 amVIE - SFO
2 stops22h 26mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/17$585
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:40 pmSFO - VIE
1 stop31h 55mScandinavian Airlines
Fri 11/78:05 pmVIE - SFO
2 stops36h 18mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 9/16$587
This Scandinavian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Scandinavian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/203:30 pmSFO - VIE
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2810:15 amVIE - SFO
2 stops21h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$588
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/106:50 pmSFO - VIE
1 stop33h 15mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/1910:00 amVIE - SFO
1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/17$589
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:21 amSFO - VIE
2 stops25h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:20 pmVIE - SFO
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$591
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:25 amSFO - VIE
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/206:20 amVIE - SFO
2 stops24h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$592
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/315:40 pmSFO - VIE
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/610:15 amVIE - SFO
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$593
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/157:05 amSFO - VIE
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/227:35 amVIE - SFO
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$595
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/164:30 pmSFO - VIE
1 stop14h 35mCondor
Thu 10/307:50 amVIE - SFO
1 stop15h 40mCondor
Deal found 9/15$596

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Vienna 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 September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Vienna that are best for you.

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San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

5:40 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 55m

Vienna Intl

Fri 11/7

8:05 pm-9:57 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$587

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

9:20 pm-8:30 am

1 stop26h 10m

Vienna Intl

Tue 11/25

10:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$599

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

12:32 am-8:30 am

2 stops23h 58m

Vienna Intl

Tue 3/31

11:00 am-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$603

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:20 am-6:05 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Vienna Intl

Tue 1/27

10:35 am-8:53 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$609

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

12:43 am-8:30 am

2 stops22h 47m

Vienna Intl

Wed 1/28

10:35 am-7:19 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$613

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Wed 11/19

3:30 pm-7:25 pm

2 stops18h 55m

Vienna Intl

Fri 11/28

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$620

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

12:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Vienna Intl

Wed 10/29

10:15 am-11:23 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$627

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Mon 12/15

7:05 am-7:25 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Vienna Intl

Mon 1/12

8:05 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops35h 07m

$627

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

7:05 am-7:20 pm

2 stops27h 15m

Vienna Intl

Mon 1/12

7:15 am-2:35 pm

2 stops16h 20m

$628

San FranciscoVienna

SFO - VIE

SFOVIE

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

12:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Vienna Intl

Mon 3/9

12:35 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$629

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Vienna

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Vienna. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Vienna may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vienna (average of $737). Flying from San Francisco to Vienna in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,231). 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 VIE?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Vienna. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Vienna at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 35% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Vienna. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Vienna

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Vienna. 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 Vienna. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Austrian Airlines, SWISS, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Vienna. 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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,737 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,409 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.
Condor
6.3
Okay
366 reviews
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
850 reviews

Crew

8.1

Food

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

6.8

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Andrew,Sep 2025

FLR - VIE

Staff was really nice, they provided water as a beverage. Otherwise you had to purchase beverages or food. A complementary chocolate was provided at the end of the flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Vienna. 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 San Francisco to Vienna?

    Scandinavian Airlines and United Airlines can get you from San Francisco to Vienna in just under 26h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 45m. San Francisco and Vienna are separated by a distance of 5994 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Vienna round-trip from $403. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Condor, from $546, and Turkish Airlines, from $628. Scandinavian Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $796. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Vienna Intl) can be booked for $418 on average, our data indicates $888 when flying from San Francisco to Vienna.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Vienna that have layovers, most of them stop in Frankfurt am Main. Frankfurt am Main is followed by London in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from San Francisco to Vienna. Istanbul sees the third most layovers on flights from San Francisco to Vienna.

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

    Römerberg, Hauptwache, and Festhalle are the most popular attractions in Frankfurt am Main if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Römerberg, Hauptwache and Festhalle are located about 7.4 mi, 7.4 mi, and 6.5 mi, respectively from Frankfurt am Main if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Frankfurt am Main can rent one for about $39 per day.

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

    Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus are currently the most popular points of interest in London at the moment. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Travelers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of $40 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Istanbul?

    Istanbul travelers tend to visit Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii more than any other attractions. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii can be accessed by traveling approximately 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Travelers can rent a car at Istanbul for an average daily rate of $42 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    Of the flights from San Francisco to Vienna that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Istanbul. San Francisco to Vienna flights stopping in Munich are the next rarest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Vienna (average of $737). Flying from San Francisco to Vienna in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,231). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Vienna

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Vienna. 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$403Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
CondorCheapest$546Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$628Average$710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$683Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LufthansaCheapest$694Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$705Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SWISSCheapest$705Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$707Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$729Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
KLMCheapest$846Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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