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Prices starting at $588 for return flights and $501 for one-way flights to Vienna were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
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Destination Airport IATA Code | VIE |
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The San Francisco International Airport (Highway 101 near the junction of Highway 380) is the primary commercial passenger airport serving San Francisco and the surrounding areas. The airport hosts most international and domestic airlines offering cheap flights from San Francisco. You can also use Orbitz.com to book an alternate flight out of Oakland International Airport (1 Oakland Drive, Oakland) or San Jose International Airport (2065 Airport Boulevard, San Jose).
San Francisco International's parking garages are a 10-minute walk or less from the gates, and there is free shuttle service from the long-term lots. Parking costs anywhere from $18 to $38 per day, depending on the option you choose. If you've used Orbitz.com to book your discount flights, you may have saved enough to justify spending the extra money to use the airport's valet parking service.
A taxi, limousine or shared-ride van to the airport will cost anywhere from $17 to $40. Factor in plenty of extra travel time for the 13-mile ride, as rush-hour traffic can be brutal. You can also use the public BART system or the SamTrans public bus service, both of which will cost you less than $10. Don't forget to use Orbitz.com before you leave to book a rental car in your destination city.
The San Francisco airport has roughly 50 eateries where you can grab a coffee or have a light meal. Most of the restaurants and cafes are located within the terminals past the security checkpoint, but there are a few restaurants before you reach the security gates. Have a great flight to your final destination, and don't forget to use Orbitz.com the next time you're looking for cheap flights from San Francisco.
Visitors flying into Vienna will arrive at the Vienna International Airport. This airport is also sometimes referred to as Schwechat. The airport is located approximately 11 miles southeast of the downtown area. By using the travel planner tool on Orbitz.com, visitors can easily search for budget flights to Vienna. Vienna International Airport is served by numerous airlines, including Air Arabia Egypt, Air Berlin, Air France, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, China Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Iberia, Iran Air, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, and Ural Airlines.
Visitors arriving in Vienna can take advantage of an extensive public transportation network, including trams, buses, and five underground metro lines. The least expensive transportation option is the S-Bahn. The S7 line stops at each station. The City Airport Train makes a direct connection between the Wien Mitte station, near the downtown area, and the airport. Car-rental services are also available at the airport.
Vienna enjoys warm summers, with temperatures reaching up to the high 70s. Winters in Vienna tend to be cold, with temperatures reaching the freezing point. Visitors traveling to Vienna from December through March should be prepared for snowfall. Autumn and spring months tend to be cool to mild, and visitors may wish to bring light jackets.
When visiting Vienna, you will find that there is much to see and enjoy, including canal tours and open-air film festivals during the summer months. Shopping is also a popular activity at the numerous shops and outdoor market areas in Vienna. Finding cheap flights to Vienna is easy and fast with the travel planner tool on Orbitz.com.
There aren't any direct flights on this route. But United Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian can fly you from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Vienna (VIE-Vienna Intl.) with only one stopover.
With the quickest flight time from San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Vienna (VIE-Vienna Intl.) being 12 hours and 5 minutes, it's a good idea to have a few in-flight survival tricks up your sleeve. An eye-mask, a neck pillow and earplugs should be among the basics packed into your carry-on bag.
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it's good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to Vienna have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you'll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
In most cases you'll have the option to reschedule your flight to Vienna without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the "no change fees" filter and book with confidence.
Consider flying out early in the week to save on your airfare. Orbitz data from 2019 shows that Tuesday is the cheapest day to depart, followed by Monday. Saturday showed the highest average ticket prices likely because many travelers prefer to start their vacation on a weekend.
We won't keep you guessing, according to Orbitz data the cheapest month to fly is February. Perfect for those who need a weekend getaway, or just a fresh start to the new year. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly isn't the height of summer, as most people assume, but the festive month of December.
To really save big on your next vacation, think outside the box. Select two different airlines or fare types for your return trip and you'll generally get a much better deal. Those who tried this on Orbitz in 2019 saved over 50% on their airfares. Get mixing and matching today!
*According to flight demand on Orbitz.com from January to December 2019. Savings are subject to change based on departure location, date and destination.
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Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.
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