San Francisco to Vienna (SFO–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–VIE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air India leads the route. The flight covers 5,999 miles in approximately 11h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 32 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Air India | 7 | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · VIE: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 2:00 AM (next day) in Vienna.
US passport holders enter Austria and the entire Schengen area visa-free for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The 90-day clock is shared across all 29 Schengen countries. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen area.
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.
The S7 commuter rail runs to Wien Mitte in 30–35 minutes (€4.20 every 30 minutes). The CAT (City Airport Train) is faster at 16 minutes (€14.90) and includes a city check-in facility at Wien Mitte.Taxis to the center cost €35–45 metered. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The Vienna City Card covers all S-Bahn travel and is worth buying if you plan to use public transit throughout your stay.
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. July and August average 25–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of −5–4°C. Snow and freezing fog are the main disruption risks at VIE, typically causing delays rather than cancellations.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are mild at 10–20°C. Föhn winds in spring can cause turbulence on approaches. Pack layers year-round. Mornings and evenings can be significantly cooler than afternoons.
SFO–VIE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to VIE
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are connected by nonstop service from Air India. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
SFO to VIE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to VIE ranges from 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,999 miles (9,653 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
32 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via STN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.