Award flights from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco
Award space from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Austin (AUS) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 6,100 miles + $5.60 on AUS–SJC (Delta SkyMiles). Lowest business class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 on AUS–SJC (Etihad Guest). Lowest first class: 21,000 miles + $5.60 on AUS–SJC (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 6,100 pts + $5.60
- AUS–SJC · SkyMiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 449,600 pts + taxes not reported
- AUS–SFO · Smiles
- Lowest business class
- 30,000 pts + $45.45
- AUS–SJC · Etihad Guest
- Lowest first class
- 21,000 pts + $5.60
- AUS–SJC · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on AUS–SJC: 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on AUS–SFO. With Etihad Guest, business class started at 30,000 miles + $45.45, about 2 times the points of its lowest economy award (15,000 miles + $35.33).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco on points: 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on AUS–SJC (seen on 22 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMilesLowest observed | 6,100 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SJC | 22 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SJC | 306 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 329 |
| United MileagePlus | 14,800 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 319 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 283 |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 pts + $35.33 | AUS–SJC | 2 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,500 pts + $14.82 | AUS–SJC | 9 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 217 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.96 | AUS–SFO | 42 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 241 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | AUS–SFO | 237 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SJC | 251 |
| GOL Smiles | 29,800 pts + taxes not reported | AUS–SFO | 26 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco on points: 449,600 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on AUS–SFO (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOL Smiles | 449,600 pts + taxes not reported | AUS–SFO | 2 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco on points: 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest on AUS–SJC (seen on 2 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | AUS–SFO | 11 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | AUS–SJC | 2 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 1 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 40,500 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | AUS–SJC | 221 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 41,500 pts + $27.20 | AUS–SFO | 105 |
| GOL Smiles | 70,700 pts + taxes not reported | AUS–SFO | 17 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 116,500 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 91 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco on points: 21,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on AUS–SJC (seen on 306 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SJC | 306 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | AUS–SFO | 329 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 29,800 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SJC | 22 |
| United MileagePlus | 49,900 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 319 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | AUS–SFO | 91 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Austin (AUS) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Austin (AUS)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 13 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 1,473–1,501 miles (2,371–2,416 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Austin (AUS) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin (AUS) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 326 dates | 449,600 pts + taxes not reportedSmiles · 2 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 11 dates · Mixed cabin | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 305 dates |
| Austin (AUS) to Oakland (OAK) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 18 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 18 dates |
| Austin (AUS) to San Jose (SJC) | 6,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 22 dates | — | 30,000 pts + $45.45Etihad Guest · 2 dates | 21,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 306 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Austin (AUS) to San Francisco
- Economy: 6,100 miles + $5.60 on Austin (AUS) to San Jose (SJC) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed economy award space there on 22 dates.
- Premium Economy: 449,600 miles on Austin (AUS) to San Francisco (SFO) with GOL Smiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 2 dates.
- Business Class: 30,000 miles + $45.45 on Austin (AUS) to San Jose (SJC) with Etihad Guest, which showed business-class award space there on 2 dates.
- First Class: 21,000 miles + $5.60 on Austin (AUS) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 306 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | AUS–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 6,100 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | AUS–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | AUS–SJC | Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | AUS–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 21,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | AUS–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $25.60 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | AUS–SJC | Delta SkyMiles | 29,800 pts + $5.60 | 5 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | AUS–SFO | United MileagePlus | 49,900 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | AUS–SFO | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 59,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 6,100 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on AUS–SJC, which showed nonstop space there on 21 dates (8 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 41,500 miles + $27.20 via Air France/KLM Flying Blue on AUS–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 14 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 29,800 miles + $5.60 via Delta SkyMiles on AUS–SJC, which showed nonstop space there on 21 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,800 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)SkyMiles | — | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 22,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,100 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)SkyMiles | — | 30,000 pts + $45.45 (1 date)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 6,100 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | — | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 449,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | 522,200 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | — | 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | — | 37,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | — | 37,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | — | 36,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | — | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. AwardTool's list has no transfers from these US card programs to GOL Smiles.
Questions about Austin (AUS) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco?
In business class, AUS–SJC with 30,000 miles + $45.45 (Etihad Guest). In economy, AUS–SJC with 6,100 miles + $5.60 (Delta SkyMiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Austin (AUS) and San Francisco had award space?
AUS–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), AUS–OAK (economy and first class) and AUS–SJC (economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles. Seen Oct 30, 2026, 23:23 UTC for a Dec 9, 2026 departure. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 22 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 10, 2026, 21:22 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 30,000 miles + $45.45 with Etihad Guest. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 19:39 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. Etihad Guest showed business-class award space on 2 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 6, 2026, 19:39 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco?
13 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 306 dates, business class 91 dates, first class 306 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 42 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 283 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 241 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 22 dates, first class 22 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 2 dates, business class 2 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 26 dates, premium economy 2 dates, business class 17 dates) and 5 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Delta SkyMiles, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, United MileagePlus, Virgin Australia Velocity and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 6,100 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with SkyMiles (6,100 miles + $5.60) to $35.33 with Etihad Guest (15,000 miles + $35.33); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $45.45 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $45.45). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 6,100 miles + $5.60 with SkyMiles (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 35,000 miles + taxes not reported with Etihad Guest (28 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Nov 2026 departures from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Austin (AUS) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 8 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 6, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.