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If you would like to relax and watch the airport’s planes take off, head to the outdoor terrace that is in Boarding Area G of San Francisco International Airport. To learn more about the airport’s history and see what amenities it offers for guests, take one of the three self guided tours that are offered in the different terminals.

California Lifestyle can be found in Terminal 3 of San Francisco International Airport and sells traditional souvenirs and products from the local region, while 100% Pure is located nearby and offers organic skincare. The Bay Area Club House is near Boarding Area F and sells professional sports memorabilia.

Although Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is serviced by the Bus No 100 Airport Flyer, the easiest way to travel downtown is by taking a taxi. Taxis are stationed outside of the Arrivals terminal 24h a day, and minimum fares start at $12.10.

To stay somewhere budget-friendly yet comfortable, book a room at the Comfort Suites Austin Airport, a hotel with a free shuttle to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and is less than 10 mi from the local convention center. The Hilton Austin Airport is a chic option that also has a shuttle service and is a 17m drive from downtown.

Yes, those looking to fly directly from SFO to AUS can find nonstop flights aboard Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Nonstop flights are the most common flight routes between San Francisco and Austin.

Aside from Austin itself, AUS is within driving distance of many other cities in Texas. For example, it’s just an hour from San Antonio by car and only two hours from Houston. You can also get to Cedar Creek and Canyon Lake easily from here.

Yes, rideshare apps like Lyft, Uber, and many more operate from AUS. The pickup location for rideshare apps is under the Consolidated Rental Car Center next to the Red Garage.

There are no hotels directly on the property of the Austin airport, but there are plenty nearby that offer free shuttle service in case you’re landing late at night and want a convenient place to sleep before continuing your journey. These include the Hyatt Place Austin Airport and the Hilton Austin Airport.

If you have not chosen to fly directly from SFO to AUS, your flight will likely have one layover. Delta Air Lines offers a flight with a stop in either Los Angeles (LAX) or Salt Lake City (SLC), Frontier offers a flight with a stop in Denver (DEN), and American Airlines offers a flight with a stop either in Phoenix (PHX) or Dallas (DFW).

American citizens flying from SFO to AUS will need either a valid passport or a driver’s license that is also a government-approved REAL ID. Remember that a normal driver’s license is no longer accepted for air travel, so a REAL ID is essential if you do not have a passport. 

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.

3 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Austin. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:
• United Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

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

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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

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.

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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 10% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 10% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the San Francisco to Austin route. 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.

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, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 35 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Austin flights, with 63% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 37%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Austin takes 3h 37m, covering 1,500 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 10:57 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 3:36 am.

The flight takes about 3h 37m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 48% above the route average of $352. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $224 to $1,497. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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: 91% on time
• United Airlines: 88% on time
• Delta: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 82% of the time on average.

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 08m, compared with 6h 10m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) and 6h 23m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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.

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

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.

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

• • Delta
• • JetBlue