Austin to San Francisco (AUS–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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AUS–SFO is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,502 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 183 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CA, NH, OZ, VA | 55 | 319, 320, 738, 7M9, B38M, E7W | 3h43-4h04 | Star Alliance | AC, CA, NH, OZ, VA | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM | 14 | 319 | 3h45-3h49 | SkyTeam | AM | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 7 | B38M | 3h52 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | 3h11 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Francisco from Austin
| Metric | AUS→SFO | SAT→SFO | IAH→SFO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 6 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 189 | 36 | 214 |
| Flight time | 3h 11m | 3h 48m | 3h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 61% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 4:00 PM in San Francisco.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
AUS–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to SFO
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, TWY, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 189 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to SFO ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes to 4 hours 19 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,502 miles (2,417 km). There are approximately 189 weekly flights outbound and 167 return, totaling 356 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
183 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via ABI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).