Route information
- Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027
Data covers November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for one month.
SFOAUS
San Francisco to Austinaward flights
Compare 4 loyalty programs for San Francisco to Austin award flights, with economy seats from 8,000 points.
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Route snapshot
San Francisco to Austin has nonstop award space, but every best-priced seat connects, with Dallas/Fort Worth and Houston among the leading hubs. Across the four programs pricing it, the cheapest economy award is 8,000 points through American AAdvantage. With connections the norm, the hub you route through can move the price as much as the program you book with. This page compares all four programs on SFO–AUS side by side.
- Route
- SFO to AUS
- Direct service
- 18 direct award flights
- Airlines with award availability
- 3
- Best economy price
- From 8,000 pts
- Best premium economy price
- N/A
- Best business price
- From 43,600 pts
- Best first class price
- From 19,000 pts
Award pricing comparison
Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.
| Airline | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
 American AirlinesAA | 8,000Lowest | 43,600Lowest | 19,000Lowest |
 Alaska AirlinesAS | 12,500pts | Not available | 25,000pts |
 United AirlinesUA | 15,000pts | Not available | Not available |
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 11/1/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Award pricing by month
When award seats between San Francisco and Austin price cheapest over the next year.
Cheapest monthNovember 2026 · 8,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months| Month | Cheapest award (points) |
|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | 8,000 |
| Dec 2026 | No award data |
| Jan 2027 | No award data |
| Feb 2027 | No award data |
| Mar 2027 | No award data |
| Apr 2027 | No award data |
| May 2027 | No award data |
| Jun 2027 | No award data |
| Jul 2027 | No award data |
| Aug 2027 | No award data |
| Sep 2027 | No award data |
| Oct 2027 | No award data |
Nov currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 8,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines with award seats on this route
3 airlines with award seats between San Francisco and Austin, nonstop or connecting.
American AirlinesAAAlaska AirlinesASUnited AirlinesUARoute notes
What to know before booking San Francisco to Austin with points.
About this route
San Francisco to Austin is served by American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 4 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 8,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
San Francisco–Austin Flights
This route runs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Austin (AUS). Nonstop flights do show up in the data (about 3% of options), but the cheapest award in every cabin connects.
Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles
Booking San Francisco–Austin with points starts with the cabin, then the program. The cheapest economy seat connects once, so check the layover's length before booking. Taxes and fees on the economy floor run about $11, in line with the route's typical economy taxes. Moving up to business costs about 5 times the economy points. Transfers out of bank programs can't be reversed, so confirm the exact flight is bookable first.
Best Points & Miles Programs
American AAdvantage is cheapest in economy at 8,000 points. Qantas Frequent Flyer wins business class at 43,600 points. First class starts at 19,000 points through American AAdvantage on a connecting itinerary, often first on one leg only, so confirm the cabin on each flight. Alaska Atmos Rewards and Avianca LifeMiles also price the route and are worth a cross-check before transferring.
Airlines & Routing Options
Some San Francisco–Austin nonstop awards show up in the data, yet every airline's lowest price in each cabin connects. Only three airlines hold award inventory on the route, yet four programs price them, so the competition is between currencies more than carriers. Connecting awards can mix carriers, so confirm who operates each leg before moving points.
Alternative Airports & Routes
The data shows no same-metro alternate airports on either end of San Francisco–Austin, so the main airports are the ones to watch. Worth comparing at last check: Boston to Austin from 10,000 points and San Francisco to Amsterdam from 13,000.
Booking tips
- 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
- 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
- 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
- 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
- 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
Similar routes
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SFOSEASan Francisco to Seattle
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SFOORDSan Francisco to Chicago
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SFOCUNSan Francisco to Cancun
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions travelers ask about the San Francisco to Austin route.
The cheapest economy award at last check is 8,000 points one-way through American AAdvantage, with one stop. This route is priced by four programs, so compare them side by side. The pricing table above breaks the price down by cabin.