Cheap Flights from Austin, TX (AUS) to San Francisco, CA (SFO)

The capital of Texas, Austin, is a music lover's paradise known for hosting numerous music festivals. It is also a renowned start-up and tech hub. As a fast-growing city, it offers top-notch dining via many trendy restaurants as well as innovative music and art scenes. The city has a lively nightlife atmosphere and has plenty of museums, recreational activity options and entertainment venues. With accessible walking and biking paths (Lady Bird Lake Trail) and treasure shops at the Second Street District, Austin encompasses an outdoorsy and artistic appeal with a modern and hi-tech developed city. Flights from Austin to San Francisco leave from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport which is roughly a 22-minute ride by car or taxi to the city center.

Flying from Austin to San Francisco can take under four hours depending on the flight and number of stopovers. To reach the airport, you can opt for one of several modes of transport: metro bus, shuttle, limousine, taxi or shared ride. From downtown Austin, take the 100-Airport Flyer which is a regular metro service that will get you to the airport in about half an hour. This is the one of the fastest yet cheapest way to get to the airport. Transportation network companies are also available at the airport such as FARE, Fasten and GetMe.

The beautiful city of San Francisco must be enjoyed at leisure as there is much to see and do. Fogs which are part of the charm of this city descend from rolling hills to add charm to the crooked skyline, dotted with quaint Victorian houses, pretty cable cars and stunning vistas of the harbor. For history and culture buffs, 'Frisco's various museums will get you hooked with Asian or quirky art. Then there is the outdoors with wholesome parks and lovely gardens. Shoppers will love the amazing markets, Chinatown and shopping districts. There is also something for the partygoers and night owls as San Fran' is teeming with lively bars, fusion restaurants and vibrant clubs.

Guests visiting the city by plane will arrive at the San Francisco International Airport which is about 30 minutes to downtown 'Frisco. To reach the city center, you can ride the AirTrain (use the red line) which runs a regular service between the terminals and BART station. Get off at Millbrae station and, from there, you can use Caltrain. SamTrans public bus service operates on routes serving parts of San Francisco and San Mateo county. If you are picking up a rental vehicle, take the blue line of the AirTrain to travel to the car hire center. Taxis, limousines and shared vans are also offered for the convenience of passengers.