Economy award flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Austin (AUS)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 6 programs for SFO→AUS. Lowest: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space on 325 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- American Airlines AAdvantage
- Programs with space
- 6 of 6
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 330
- Alaska Atmos Rewards
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 15,000 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on SFO→AUS, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 325 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 298 | See dates | |
| JetBlue True Blue | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 282 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 278 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 284 | See 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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| JetBlue True Blue | 18,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | 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 at the time shown. 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 economy award space
- Avianca LifeMiles: nonstop from 15,000 miles; nonstop space on 246 dates.
- JetBlue True Blue: nonstop from 18,000 points; nonstop space on 236 dates.
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 19,000 points; nonstop space on 245 dates.
Best months for economy from SFO to AUS
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 16 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 28 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 30 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 31 | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported | American Airlines AAdvantage | 5 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- American Airlines (AA): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Alaska Airlines (AS): American Airlines AAdvantage, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Qantas Frequent Flyer
- United Airlines (UA): Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| JetBlue True Blue | 5:4 · Instant | — | 1:0.6 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from SFO to AUS
What's the lowest economy award from San Francisco to Austin?
8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 325 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 23:59 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on SFO→AUS?
American Airlines AAdvantage (325 dates), Alaska Atmos Rewards (330 dates), Avianca LifeMiles (298 dates), JetBlue True Blue (282 dates), Virgin Australia Velocity (278 dates) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (284 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from SFO to AUS?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue True Blue and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award was 15,000 miles with Avianca LifeMiles, which showed nonstop economy space on 246 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from SFO to AUS?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 8,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.