San Francisco to Austin (SFO–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–AUS is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,502 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, NZ, OZ, VA | 50 | 319, 320, 738, B39M | 3h33-3h49 | Star Alliance | AC, NZ, OZ, VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 22 | 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 3h25-3h40 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: KE | 14 | 319 | 3h33-3h34 | SkyTeam | KE | |
| TWY TWY | 1 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Austin from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→AUS | OAK→AUS | SJC→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 9 | 18 |
| Weekly flights | 168 | 14 | 47 |
| Flight time | 3h 40m | 3h 20m | 2h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 72% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in Austin.
BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
SFO–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to AUS
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Frontier. With 168 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to AUS is about 3 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,502 miles (2,417 km). There are approximately 168 weekly flights outbound and 178 return, totaling 346 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Albuquerque International Sunport. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Concord (CCR).