Traveling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is 3 hours 35 minutes.
Austin is two hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Flights from SFO to AUS start from 06:35 — the first with Alaska Airlines. The latest departure is at 23:59 with United Airlines. In total, you can choose from 58 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your SFO to AUS flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
Alaska Airlines is your ticket to exploring Austin (and maybe even some other exciting parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Alaska Airlines has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With a reliable 88.99% of services landing on schedule, Alaska Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to AUS flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and AUS:
Palm Springs International Airport
San Diego International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Right now, $76 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $180. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from SFO to AUS by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SFO to AUS by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The journey on public transport usually takes 45 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
If you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near AUS:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up an Austin-Bergstrom International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Easirent and explore beyond Austin's main sights.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin
You'll find AUS at 3600 Presidential Blvd.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to central Austin has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes.
When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
July is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Austin in April.
The warmest month in Austin is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to AUS in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
Houston is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Austin. Around 241 kilometers away to the east, top sights here include The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
Around 121 kilometers south-west of Austin, San Antonio is another favorite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral.
