Austin from San Francisco, Oct 23–25: round trip from $450
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Austin are $450 per person ($900 for two) for Oct 23–25, 2026, 2 nights, on Frontier with 1 stop, not nonstop. Expect overcast days with highs around 88°F and a small chance of rain. The best-value hotel, Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central, is $1,013 a night with breakfast.
The flight
$490 $450 per person, round trip
the typical fare on this route
$900 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 10h 43m
Out Fri, Oct 23, 10:14 PM – Sat, Oct 24, 10:57 AM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $450 | 1 stop | 10h 43m |
| United | $609 | nonstop | 3h 47m |
| Frontier | $553 | 1 stop | 18h 47m |
Prices checked Oct 12, 2026, 1:38 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Your trip for two
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $900 |
| Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central, 2 nights | $2,026 |
| Trip total for two | $2,926 |
Regular: $3,006 You pay: $2,926 Saved: $80
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Why go now
$450 per person round trip, $40 below the typical fare on this route. That's 8% under the $490 median of our 9 earlier checks, and across 12 offers we saw fares from $450 to $619 per person. For two, the flights come to $900. If you'd rather skip the connection, the United nonstop was $609 per person. Late October in Austin means overcast days with highs of 88°F and lows of 70°F to 73°F, with the chance of rain falling from 38% on Friday to 10% on Sunday. October is also when the Austin City Limits Music Festival runs over two weekends, so check its dates before you plan around it. The trip is good for a warm weekend of brisket, live music and a swim at Barton Springs Pool. Prices include taxes and fees as found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built around food and music: brisket lines, bar-hopping on Sixth Street, a cool swim and a paddle on Lady Bird Lake. It suits a couple or a pair of friends who like a loose plan and late nights. The pace is easy but short: the Frontier flight lands Saturday at 10:57 AM, so you get one full day plus Sunday before heading home.
Weather in Austin, Oct 23–25
Highs around 88°F, a small chance of rain
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 88 °F | 73 °F | 38% |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 88 °F | 72 °F | 18% |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 88 °F | 70 °F | 10% |
Where to stay in Austin
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central is the best-value pick: $2,026 for the 2 nights ($1,013 a night) for a Two-Bedroom King Suite with breakfast, rated 8.2 from 732 reviews, in North Loop. The Code Hotel is the top-rated option at 9.1 from 112 reviews, with a 1 Bedroom Suite w/ Balcony in South Austin for $2,966 ($1,483 a night), room only. Studio 6 Extended Stay - Austin, TX - Midtown is the budget choice at $628 for the stay ($314 a night), rated 6.9 from 537 reviews and room only. It's the only one of the three with free cancellation. If you want to walk to live music bars and the Capitol, look at Downtown / Sixth Street. South Congress (SoCo) is the area for food trucks and vintage shops.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central
$2,026 for 2 nights, two guests · $1,013 a night
See roomsThe Code Hotel
$2,966 for 2 nights, two guests · $1,483 a night
See roomsStudio 6 Extended Stay - Austin, TX - Midtown
$628 for 2 nights, two guests · $314 a night
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Where in Austin
- Downtown / Sixth Street: Live music bars and the Capitol within walking distance.
- South Congress (SoCo): Boutique hotels, food trucks and vintage shops.
- East Austin: Breweries, barbecue and the newest cocktail bars.
- Rainey Street: Bungalow bars and high-rise hotels near Lady Bird Lake.
- The Domain: Northern shopping district with newer hotels and lower rates.
What to do in Austin
- Queue for brisket at Franklin Barbecue or Terry Black's on Saturday after you land.
- Watch the bats fly out from the Congress Avenue Bridge at dusk.
- Swim in Barton Springs Pool, a good fix with highs around 88°F.
- Hear live music on Sixth Street or at the Continental Club.
- Kayak or paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake on Sunday, when the rain chance drops to 10%.
- Tour the Texas State Capitol, within walking distance of Downtown / Sixth Street.
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in Austin | Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS) |
| Flight time | 10h 43m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,500 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
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What 2 nights in Austin costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $900 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central) | $2,026 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $520 |
| Total for two | $3,446 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for an upscale destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: San Francisco to Austin
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $450 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $419 (Oct 12, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $490 |
| Price checks | 9 |
Good to know
- Passport: not needed for US citizens; a government ID is enough.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- Austin City Limits Music Festival over two weekends
- No passport needed: it's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- Austin is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco and 1,500 miles away.
- The $450 Frontier fare has 1 stop and takes 10h 43m. It leaves SFO at 10:14 PM Friday and lands in Austin at 10:57 AM Saturday.
- Only Studio 6 offers free cancellation. Embassy Suites and The Code Hotel don't.
- Estimated cost for two: $900 for flights, $2,026 for the hotel and $520 for spending, or $3,446 in total.
Questions readers ask
How much is the flight?
$450 per person round trip on Frontier, or $900 for two, including taxes and fees when we checked. That's $40 below the typical fare on this route. A United nonstop was $609 per person. Fares can change.
How long is the flight?
The Frontier fare has 1 stop and takes 10h 43m, leaving at 10:14 PM on Friday, Oct 23 and landing at 10:57 AM on Saturday, Oct 24. The United nonstop takes 3h 47m, leaving at 11:59 PM and landing at 5:46 AM.
Do I need a passport?
No. Austin is a domestic trip from San Francisco, the currency is the US dollar and you'll be 2 hours ahead of home.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies with highs of 88°F all three days and lows of 70°F to 73°F. The chance of rain is 38% on Friday, 18% on Saturday and 10% on Sunday.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a quick getaway, yes. With the Frontier flight landing at 10:57 AM on Saturday, you get Saturday and Sunday. That's enough for brisket, the bats at dusk, a swim at Barton Springs Pool and a night of live music.
What does the whole weekend cost?
We estimate $3,446 for two: $900 for flights, $2,026 for two nights at Embassy Suites by Hilton Austin Central and $520 for spending. Choosing Studio 6 at $628 for the stay brings the total down a lot.
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