San Francisco to Vienna (SFO–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 58m DELHNZ ACCXDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Vienna flights
AMS Amsterdam 13h 3m KLUA AICIET Amsterdam (AMS) to Vienna flights
CPH Copenhagen 13h 29m SK ACAIET Copenhagen (CPH) to Vienna flights
MUC Munich 13h 35m LHNZOS AIETLH Munich (MUC) to Vienna flights
ZRH Zurich 13h 40m LXUA CXETLX Zurich (ZRH) to Vienna flights
LHR London 13h 45m ACAYBA ACBACX London (LHR) to Vienna flights
LAX Los Angeles 14h 13m AAAFAM OS Los Angeles (LAX) to Vienna flights
ORD Chicago 14h 22m AAACAY OS Chicago (ORD) to Vienna flights
YYZ Toronto 14h 36m ACNZOS ACLXOS Toronto (YYZ) to Vienna flights
JFK New York 14h 39m AAAFAM OS New York (JFK) to Vienna flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Francisco to Vienna
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 5,999 mi 11h 52m nonstop +9h ahead

SFO–VIE had nonstop service from Air India, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 5,999 miles in 11h 52m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop SFO–VIE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AI Air India 0 100% Star Alliance
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AI (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to VIE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
33
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,283
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SFO → VIE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Return
VIE → SFO
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+9h
Vienna is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · VIE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 3:00 AM (next day) in Vienna.
Distance & Flight Time
5,999 mi / 9,653 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 52m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

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.

Getting to SFO

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.

Getting from VIE

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.

Vienna Climate

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

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Vienna route.
Route details
Distance5,999 mi / 9,653 km
Flight time11h 52m
Time difference+9 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr50.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: VIE
IATA / ICAOVIE / LOWW
TimezoneEurope/Vienna
Passengers/yr31.7M
Elevation600 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to VIE flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Vienna International Airport take about 11h 52m gate to gate. The route covers 5,999 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from SFO to VIE: Air India. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 11h 52m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Copenhagen Kastrup.
Vienna is 9 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from SFO to VIE

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) had nonstop service from Air India, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

SFO to VIE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to VIE is about 11 hours 52 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,999 miles (9,653 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.