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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Austin:

• Earliest: departs at 07:50 and lands at 11:24
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 03:33.

The flight takes about 3h 34m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Austin.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Austin takes 3h 34m, covering 1,500 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Francisco to Austin range from £202 to £363, with an average of £277 over the past 12 months. Anything below £202 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 39% above the £277 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £150 return via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared with £282 for direct.

Alaska Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Francisco to Austin flights are:

• Alaska Airlines: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 77% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 80% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £26–£67 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Austin flights, with 43% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, Evening flights for 14%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £167 to £1,102. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Francisco to Austin flights:

• Delta
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £95, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £10 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Thrifty
• Easirent

Flights from San Francisco to Austin usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Austin route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) – 39% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Francisco to Austin. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £235 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £319, a difference of £84.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Austin. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 13m, compared to 6h 19m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 6h 25m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (Central Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Hilton Austin, Sixth Street, and Zilker Park. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Austin flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.