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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Vienna (SFO-VIE)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Vienna that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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5:40 pm - 11:25 amSFO-VIE
33h 45m1 stop
12:25 pm - 2:55 pmVIE-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
$556TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Wed, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 19
8:10 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-VIE
35h 50m1 stop
7:35 am - 6:10 pmVIE-SFO
19h 35m1 stop
Tue, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 22
6:35 pm - 1:10 pmSFO-VIE
33h 35m1 stop
8:05 am - 4:40 pmVIE-SFO
17h 35m1 stop
$648Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 24
6:35 pm - 9:45 pmSFO-VIE
18h 10m1 stop
7:55 pm - 4:40 pmVIE-SFO
29h 45m1 stop
$649Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 23
6:30 am - 10:30 amSFO-VIE
20h 00m2 stops
10:30 am - 9:05 pmVIE-SFO
19h 35m2 stops
$693United Airlines
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Wed, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 19
7:10 am - 9:10 amSFO-VIE
41h 00m2 stops
5:30 pm - 6:45 pmVIE-SFO
34h 15m1 stop
$704Austrian Airlines
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Mon, Dec 9 - Mon, Dec 23
11:45 am - 8:45 amSFO-VIE
36h 00m1 stop
6:00 am - 7:17 pmVIE-SFO
22h 17m2 stops
$741Austrian Airlines
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Sat, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 23
7:25 pm - 12:00 pmSFO-VIE
31h 35m1 stop
8:25 pm - 4:25 pmVIE-SFO
53h 00m2 stops
$742SWISS
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Sun, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 22
7:25 pm - 11:10 amSFO-VIE
30h 45m2 stops
8:25 pm - 4:25 pmVIE-SFO
53h 00m2 stops
$771SWISS
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Sun, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 22
12:12 am - 8:20 amSFO-VIE
23h 08m1 stop
10:45 am - 11:44 pmVIE-SFO
21h 59m2 stops
$935United Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 27

Flights from San Francisco to Vienna - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Vienna to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Vienna?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Vienna clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Vienna on a Saturday and more expensive on a Friday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Vienna?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Vienna, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Vienna is January, where tickets cost $717 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,505 and $1,286 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Vienna?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Vienna, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Vienna, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 74 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Vienna?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting San Francisco to Vienna were found on TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($556) and Turkish Airlines ($648). Turkish Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $475.

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Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$475
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 27% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Vienna

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Vienna based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Vienna

  • Where can I sleep at Vienna International Airport (VIE)?

    If you’re looking for a place to sleep at VIE, Zzzleepandgo provides sleeping pods you can rent to catch some z’s. The establishment offers soundproof sleeping pods with a bed, Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a flight status screen. The establishment is in Terminal 3, landside on the second floor. You can also book your stay at the NH Vienna Airport Conference Center, across from the Arrivals Hall, a minute from the terminal. They offer day rooms between 9 am and 7 pm.

  • What are the transport options from Vienna International Airport?

    VIE is served by the S-Bahn and suburban underground railway trains offering quick and cheap downtown connections. The trains take about 25min to get downtown, and you can get tickets from the vending machines at the platforms of the airport station. The City Airport Train also offers nonstop service from VIE, taking about 16min to get downtown. You can also take the bus operated by Vienna Airport Lines, and there are three primary routes to downtown, with the quickest taking about 20min. Taxis are also an option; you’ll find providers in the Arrivals Hall.

  • Does Vienna International Airport offer family services?

    VIE has provided baby changing facilities in all restrooms at the airport and the Family Fun Gate at Terminal 3 airside. Strollers are also available for use at the airport free of charge. You can pick these up at the Baggage Service Center in Terminal 3 and use them up to the gates. If you’re with older kids aged between four and ten, check out the Family Fun Gate playing area in Terminal 3 near the F and G Gates.

  • Does San Francisco International Airport offer accessible services?

    SFO offers barrier-free access with ramps and elevators replacing steps at the airport. Passengers with limited mobility will also have access to accessible restrooms, reserved parking spots, and wheelchair assistance at the airport. Low-vision passengers visiting will get free Aira services and braille signage, while hard-of-hearing passengers get visual paging services and TTY telephones.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Vienna?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Vienna was $475 for a one-way ticket and $556 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Vienna?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Vienna from San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Vienna?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Vienna?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Vienna, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Vienna from San Francisco?

    Frankfurt am Main is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Vienna.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Vienna, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Vienna are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $1,592 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,154 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Vienna?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Vienna.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Vienna?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vienna from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Vienna?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Vienna with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and VIE can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Vienna?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vienna from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Vienna

  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is one of the largest airports on the west coast. It includes four terminals, all connected by walkways and served by an Air Train that runs every 5-10min.
  • If you’re traveling with Fido through SFO, the airport has provided pet relief areas for your pet. There are several indoor and outdoor pet relief areas at SFO, and you’ll find them around Courtyards 2, 3, and 4, and Gates B6, C5-C7, and F11.
  • About 2,486 kg of carbon is emitted on flights from San Francisco to Vienna. You can fly more sustainably with KLM, which offers a flight that emits 44% less carbon per passenger on this route.
  • No nonstop flights are operating between San Francisco and Vienna. All flights must include at least one layover, and the most common layover cities are Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, London, and Amsterdam.
  • If you have urgent business to attend to before your flight, use the business center at SFO. The business center is in the International Terminal in the main hall, offering various business services, including mobile rentals, faxing, copying, and printing services.
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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Vienna

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Vienna. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.7
SWISSOverall score based on 1904 reviews
8.4Crew
7.3Food
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.5Comfort
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2024ORD - ZRH
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Wonderful experience! The crew was outstanding and amazing from check in to gate to flight crew! Amazing. Thank you!

I arrived 59 minutes before the flight in Tampa due to Massive traffic jam and the flight was closed and I was told that I’d simply have to “book a new ticket on line myself and the gate agents couldn’t help me”. Even though the flight was delayed over 30 minutes, (leaving one hour and 29 minutes before departure, they refused to assist in any way explaining that it’s automatic and there can be no exceptions. Horrible experience due to poor management at gate. I fly this option 2-3 times a year and have a good experience with the cabin crew etc. But, Tampa agents are not trained or allowed customer service. I once was a gate agent for USAir, I know times have changed, but forcing me to purchase a new ticket and complete indifference and inconvenience. No thanks

Crew members were good. Seats were packed and too tight .

Carry on luggage size for economy passengers significantly smaller than other airlines, so nearly all ecomy passengers had their bags taken and checked.

Had a short layover in Zurich, luggage marked expedite and short layover but still didn’t get luggage when arrived in Split until 3 days later even though husband got his.

On time flight, I requested wheelchair in Zurich , when I arrived they were no where to be found, I had one hour between flights I had to walk with great difficulty.

We had issues with upgrading our seats. The flight itself was fine.

Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

The Zurich airport is a disaster with to small trains running between the terminals, the trains was overfilled (not good in Corona times). It was no directions in the airport with proper lines so you did not know if you ere standing in the right line. They checked your passport 3 times in the airport = a lot of standing in line. Service on the plane could be a lot better, The cabin crew could have offer more to drink (water, coffee, tea), the food sucked.

No delays, helpful staff, well organised. The check in and boarding procedures ran smoothly. The only thing that put me off is that the meal had spicy peppers in. I would have appreciated at least a warning (if i couldn't have a choice) so as to simply not eat them because they were too spicy.

The crew was attentive but not intrusive, and was always kind in every interaction.

Austrian was not the issue. Kayak was terrible The flight was canceled. Frustrating but it can happen. The worst was Kayak's customer support around re-booking. I have chatted with a bot, than with a person who insisted the flight was still on as originally booked. while chatting i went on Austrian web page and told the kayak chat lady that the flight is shown as cancelled. She said she will escalate this and that someone will contact me within the hour. When I have asked her to give me the details of the flight she sees, She gave me the general A to B and return B to A. Totally unhelpful. After two hours I contacted them again, They were still saying the original flight is as scheduled and when I explained again I was told I will be contacted within 2-6 hours. NO ONE CONTACTED ME EVER SINCE! I have than contacted Austrian directly and was rebooked on a difficult flight. Kayak continued to send me irrelevant updates about my original flight. Terrible customer service at time of need.

From all the segments I flew it was the only one I did not get the option to choose ni seat, I did not get the quality of seat I had paid for. Crew was nice, airplane was clean, but no food, only water and a small courtesy chocolate. Everything else you had to pay for.

the flight was canceled, and I had to stay more than six days at hotel . waiting . then I had to buy new ticket. really it was very bad experience, and I lost a lot of money and time , and your airline said sorry

Management and staff att viena wasn’t professional,and they are not good by how to communicate and solve the problem, I was shocked , as I know Austrian airlines was amusing Thank you

I bought the ticket a month before my flight but checked in couple hours before my flight and had to wait seat assignment just before take off. On top of that there was not enough room in the overhead bin for my luggage.

The baggage arrived damaged and i spent EUR 300 on the baggage a month ago. No responsibility from airline or the handles.

Premium Economy is good value in comparison to Business Class. Not all the perks of Business but a lot of leg room and wider seat and elbow room. Food was very good. I even asked for a Gruner Veltliner wine which was not on the trolley and the attendant went into Business/First to get me a glass. Nice little touch. I would like to have a wider selection of music -- more 70's-80's (guess how old I am).

There were a number of passengers scheduled to transfer to the flight from Vienna to Warsaw. None of them made it because the crew failed to assist them in getting to the gate for the Warsaw bound flight in time. It could have been done very easily with proper assistance.

Overnight flight in the old style Business class, but still very good.

I was in business class, without the business class amenities. Large seat with lots of legroom, but no TV or bed. Food was okay, but I did enjoy the Turkish red wine.

Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

The entertainment wasn’t playing in the app or online.

Why does it have to be painful to fly long distances?

Horrible, the flights kept delaying, so it is obvious that we won't be able to make it to the next connection. No easier/real agent on site to help you figure this out. UA agent on other counters refuse to assist you and direct us to use the QR code/call customer service. So inefficient and poor. While technology seems convenient, but it's not the best interest/experience for customers need help while there is active issue need assistance.

Food is very bad and entertint not too many options ... flight attendet service is not good

Flight was delayed due to the late arrival of the catering truck, which is quite unacceptable. There was a beverage service, but no pretzel, or cookie, or nuts were served in coach.

Aisle chair was good and liked the foot bar preventing you from putting your foot in the isle, The breakfast on this international flight to Zurich was horrible (Europeans, specially, used to good food) may make this a dealbreaker for booking with United Airlines again. I agreed with my Spanish fellow passenger.

On time take off…US cabins look tired and need of refresh!

Backpack should NOT allowed put in the flight bin , only put it under the seat. I can't find space put my carry on luggage!!! and I pay for it ! that was very bad experience

Hated every minute of it. This flight should have only taken 1.5hrs but was delayed over 10hours. Now I am being told I cannot be compensated or refunded my ticket price or extra leg room, which I purchased but did not receive, because the airline is throwing the blame on the 3rd party I purchased tickets through and 3rd party putting the blame on airline. No one wants to help. They received their money and that's all they care about. Im going on 3 days of still trying to get to my final destination, had to cancel car rental, car insurance and hotel. Currently staying in airport until hotels open up. Thank you Lufthansa, Kayak, Underpricer and United for making this trip the worst ever.

Crew was great and did their best to make us comfortable and captain came out at the beginning to announce why the flight was delayed, weather situation up ahead, and kept us updated throughout the flight.

Poor, we had 1 hour to grab our checked luggage, go through customs, recheck bags and run across terminals to make our United flight. Poorly planned connections.

Staff didn’t care in business class. Closed the door on my mom while she was on the jetbridge and flight attendant told me she would make it from the connecting flight. They lied. My luggage was damaged on arrival. No success in filing damage claim.

Overall, the flight was comfortable without any serious issues. Transit through Frankfurt airport was a little confusing, but not too difficult if you follow the signs

Staff disappeared after dinner service until breakfast, no help with beds, no help running to our gate to catch connection cause flight was late, our luggage didn’t make it, took over 24 hours to get luggage to hotel, no compensation!!

Second time I took this flight, and they lost my luggage both times. Waiting for my suitcase now, last time it took two days to get it back.

The plain was on time. Better seating, better service than Discover. I wish I could used them for my return flight. I have used them before, and they were always good.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

I wish the flight attendant was a little bit kinder

I always try to book flights that don’t charge for baggage. Yet I was charged $75 for this flight.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Vienna found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
8/5Mon
1 stopTurkish Airlines
33h 35mSFO-VIE
$475
7/17Wed
3 stops
32h 32mSFO-VIE
$476
8/14Wed
2 stops
30h 35mSFO-VIE
$481
7/20Sat
1 stop
33h 25mSFO-VIE
$482
9/2Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
22h 15mSFO-VIE
$841
7/14Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 18mSFO-VIE
$848
8/5Mon
1 stopAustrian Airlines
23h 08mSFO-VIE
$854
7/19Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
58h 15mSFO-VIE
$871
6/19Wed
1 stopSWISS
14h 30mSFO-VIE
$966
8/9Fri
2 stopsAir Canada
23h 18mSFO-VIE
$1,056

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Vienna

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Vienna that are departing in the next 10 days.
6/17Mon
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
16h 40mSFO-VIE
7/10Wed
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
36h 20mVIE-SFO
$1,139
6/17Mon
multi-stopAir France
25h 32mSFO-VIE
7/10Wed
multi-stopAir France
26h 06mVIE-SFO
$1,195
6/15Sat
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
15h 25mSFO-VIE
7/6Sat
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
13h 40mVIE-SFO
$1,297
6/17Mon
multi-stop
36h 30mSFO-VIE
7/7Sun
multi-stop
26h 55mVIE-SFO
$1,329
6/16Sun
multi-stop
36h 45mSFO-VIE
7/7Sun
multi-stop
26h 55mVIE-SFO
$1,383
6/14Fri
multi-stop
17h 00mSFO-VIE
6/20Thu
multi-stop
16h 50mVIE-SFO
$1,494
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 10mSFO-VIE
7/10Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
33h 57mVIE-SFO
$1,640
6/17Mon
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
17h 35mSFO-VIE
7/7Sun
multi-stopTAP AIR PORTUGAL
26h 55mVIE-SFO
$1,648
6/16Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
22h 10mSFO-VIE
7/10Wed
multi-stopUnited Airlines
21h 15mVIE-SFO
$1,797
6/17Mon
multi-stopKLM
17h 35mSFO-VIE
7/7Sun
multi-stopKLM
18h 27mVIE-SFO
$2,779

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San Francisco - Vienna Flights

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