Austin

$124+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Austin (SFO - AUS)

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — AUS
Mar 26 — Apr 21
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Austin with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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

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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(Southwest)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$297 or less

Good one-way deal

$176 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Austin Bergstrom flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Austin Bergstrom flights.
From San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom
One-way flight from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Austin Bergstrom.

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Austin

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 March 21, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/116:59 pmSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 29mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 4/158:45 amAUS - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/21$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/124:06 pmSFO - AUS
1 stop5h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/166:00 amAUS - SFO
1 stop5h 33mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/20$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Wed 5/144:25 pmSFO - AUS
1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/166:00 amAUS - SFO
1 stop6h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$262
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/237:00 amSFO - AUS
Nonstop3h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/286:03 pmAUS - SFO
1 stop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$263
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/110:47 amSFO - AUS
1 stop8h 33mFrontier
Sat 4/51:14 pmAUS - SFO
1 stop7h 08mFrontier
Deal found 3/20$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:45 pmSFO - AUS
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Thu 5/17:05 pmAUS - SFO
2 stops6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 3/20$272
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/205:55 amSFO - AUS
1 stop5h 46mDelta
Fri 4/2511:59 amAUS - SFO
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 3/20$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/126:00 amSFO - AUS
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/185:00 amAUS - SFO
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/20$332
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1611:59 pmSFO - AUS
1 stop9h 35mSun Country Air
Sun 10/197:34 amAUS - SFO
1 stop17h 19mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/20$435

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Austin 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 March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Austin that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Austin

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

6:59 pm-12:28 am

Nonstop3h 29m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/15

8:45 am-10:48 am

Nonstop4h 03m

$247

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

4:06 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop5h 33m

$249

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

4:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 5/16

6:00 am-10:13 am

1 stop6h 13m

$262

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

7:00 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop3h 27m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 4/28

6:03 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$263

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

10:47 am-9:20 pm

1 stop8h 33m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 4/5

1:14 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$269

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

3:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop6h 20m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/1

7:05 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$272

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

5:55 am-1:41 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 4/25

11:59 am-5:26 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$287

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 6/18

5:00 am-8:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

$332

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:40 am-2:35 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$124

San FranciscoAustin

SFO - AUS

SFOAUS

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

10:29 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$126

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/21

Showing 1-10 of 17 results
1
2

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Austin

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 San Francisco to Austin in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Francisco-Austin flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Austin 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 San Francisco-Austin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Austin flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Austin trip
Airports
SFO

For a quick departure, use the AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals efficiently at SFO.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
AUS

Use Route 20 bus for a cheap ride from AUS to downtown Austin, running 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.

Read more
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.

Read more

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 March 14, 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 March 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Austin in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 March 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Austin flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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 March 21, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to AUS are scheduled on a Wednesday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Austin ranges from 2.1 - 4.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.2 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Austin when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

Temperature in Austin by month

Plan your trip to Austin by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Austin, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 March 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from San Francisco to Austin. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 28 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Austin Bergstrom (AUS) per day to choose from. Flights to Austin from San Francisco are available from 8 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 15m 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?

    United Airlines, at $247, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Austin.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and Delta. These flights start at 35% 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 Southwest ($124), Frontier ($126), and Hawaiian Airlines ($129).

  • 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 Air China (94%), ANA (93%) and Qatar Airways (93%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $783 for a flight from San Francisco to Austin. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Austin Bergstrom) is currently priced at $211.

  • 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 Las Vegas?

    Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, and Fountains of Bellagio are currently the most popular points of interest in Las Vegas at the moment. Those on a layover in Las Vegas interested in visiting Fremont Street Experience, Colosseum at Caesars Palace, or Fountains of Bellagio can do so by traveling 5.9 mi, 2.6 mi, and 2.3 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 $55 per day.

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

    The majority of Phoenix visitors spend their time at Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall. Chase Field, Desert Ridge Marketplace, and Phoenix Symphony Hall can be visited by traveling about 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 $68 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
San Marcos
Georgetown
Seguin
Fredericksburg
Round Rock
Dripping Springs
Cedar Park
Pflugerville
Bastrop
Canyon Lake
Horseshoe Bay

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Austin

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Austin

Discover the top 8 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 March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$198Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$216Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$237Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$276Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.