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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 10:56 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:35 am.

The flight takes about 3h 36m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Austin:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Austin takes 3h 36m, covering 1,500 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Austin range from $256 to $472, with an average of $352 over the past 12 months. Anything below $256 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 48% above the $352 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $201 round-trip via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX), compared to $362 for nonstop.

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

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

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 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 45% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 22%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $235 to $1,233. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x 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 program; 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 $123, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 38m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 12% 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 $312 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $422, a difference of $110.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest
• Delta

Flying via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 10m, compared with 6h 25m via Los Angeles (LAX) and 6h 32m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

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 Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. 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

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

Besides Austin, AUS is within driving distance of several other Texas cities. San Antonio is about a 90-minute drive away and Houston is about 2 hours 45 minutes away by car. Cedar Creek and Canyon Lake are also easy to reach from here.

Capital Metro's high-frequency Route 20 serves AUS and taxis are another option for reaching downtown. Taxi pick-up is under the Consolidated Rental Car Facility, just north of or behind the Red Garage.

Yes, rideshare apps like Lyft and Uber operate from AUS. Pickup is beneath the Consolidated Rental Car Center next to the Red Garage.

American citizens flying from SFO to AUS must present valid identification at the security checkpoint. Acceptable forms include a valid passport, a government-approved REAL ID-compliant driver's license, a U.S. passport card, a state Enhanced Driver's License/Enhanced ID and DHS Trusted Traveler cards. TSA may use an identity-verification process in some cases for travelers without acceptable ID. A standard driver's license that is not REAL ID-compliant is no longer accepted for air travel identification. A REAL ID-compliant driver's license is one accepted alternative to a passport.

Travelers can relax and watch planes take off from the outdoor terrace in Boarding Area G at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The airport also offers amenities such as its SkyTerrace observation deck, yoga rooms and museum exhibitions.