What is the cheapest airline that flies from Austria to California?

British Airways, Finnair, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Austria to California

What airlines fly to California?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Austria according to our data. Austrian Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Austria to California?

Flight times from Austria to California vary, but if you’re flying out of Vienna and flying into Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 12h 10m on average. Another popular route from Austria to California is flying from Graz to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 14h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Austria to California?

Prices for flights from Austria to California refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Austria to California?

The number of operators available for flights from Austria to California is 9 as of October 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Austria to California?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Austria to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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10:55 am - 9:10 pmSZG Salzburg W.A. Mozart-SFO San Francisco

18h 15m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

1:50 pm - 1:55 pmSFO San Francisco-SZG Salzburg W.A. Mozart

15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$576Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

2:45 pm - 1:29 amSZG Salzburg W.A. Mozart-SFO San Francisco

18h 44m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

1:50 pm - 1:55 pmSFO San Francisco-SZG Salzburg W.A. Mozart

15h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$579Lufthansa

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

8:05 pm - 2:50 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 9:35 amSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

31h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$582Scandinavian Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23

7:20 pm - 4:30 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

5:25 pm - 9:15 amSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

30h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$582British Airways

Sat, Jan 9 - Mon, Jan 18

7:20 pm - 4:30 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

30h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

1:18 pm - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

22h 02m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow

$582British Airways

Sat, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 24

2:15 pm - 2:55 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

1:55 pm - 8:10 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

21h 15m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

$582American Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 20

2:15 pm - 2:55 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

33h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

11:47 am - 3:15 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

18h 28m2 stops Los Angeles London Heathrow

$582American Airlines

Thu, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 18

8:05 pm - 2:50 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 45m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

4:45 pm - 9:35 amSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

31h 50m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

$585Scandinavian Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

8:25 am - 4:30 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop Zurich

7:25 pm - 8:40 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

16h 15m1 stop Zurich

$590SWISS

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Dec 6

6:30 pm - 4:30 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

31h 00m1 stop Zurich

7:25 pm - 8:40 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

16h 15m1 stop Zurich

$597SWISS

Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Dec 6

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6:10 am - 2:30 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:45 pm - 9:05 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

17h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$583Lufthansa

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

6:10 am - 2:30 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

7:45 pm - 9:05 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

17h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

$592Lufthansa

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

10:30 am - 6:31 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 01m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

8:10 am - 9:45 amSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

17h 35m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Frankfurt am Main

$596Air Canada

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

6:00 am - 3:21 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

18h 21m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

8:30 am - 9:45 amSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

16h 15m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

$597Air Canada

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

6:00 am - 3:21 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

18h 21m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Vancouver Intl

8:10 am - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

18h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Zurich

$610United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

2:55 pm - 7:50 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

13h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

10:05 am - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

16h 25m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

$610United Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26

9:35 am - 6:31 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 56m2 stops Zurich Vancouver Intl

7:35 pm - 8:15 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

15h 40m1 stop Zurich

$617SWISS

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

8:05 pm - 4:35 pmVIE Vienna Intl-SFO San Francisco

29h 30m1 stop Zurich

7:35 pm - 8:15 pmSFO San Francisco-VIE Vienna Intl

15h 40m1 stop Zurich

$617SWISS

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 22

11:15 am - 4:20 pmVIE Vienna Intl-LAX Los Angeles

14h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

5:30 pm - 4:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-VIE Vienna Intl

14h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$688Austrian Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4

10:50 am - 6:08 pmVIE Vienna Intl-LAX Los Angeles

16h 18m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

5:30 pm - 4:35 pmLAX Los Angeles-VIE Vienna Intl

14h 05m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$693Austrian Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

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Finnair flights from Austria to California

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Finnair

Nov 13

VIE11:40 amVienna Intl

22h 16m

2 stops

LAX12:56 amLos Angeles

Nov 15

LAX6:50 pmLos Angeles

14h 40m

1 stop

VIE6:30 pmVienna Intl

$637

Finnair

Nov 20

VIE11:40 amVienna Intl

22h 09m

2 stops

LAX12:49 amLos Angeles

Nov 23

LAX10:57 amLos Angeles

22h 33m

2 stops

VIE6:30 pmVienna Intl

$647

Finnair

Nov 19

VIE11:40 amVienna Intl

22h 09m

2 stops

LAX12:49 amLos Angeles

Dec 4

LAX6:50 pmLos Angeles

14h 40m

1 stop

VIE6:30 pmVienna Intl

$678

Austrian Airlines flights from Austria to California

Our best Austrian Airlines deals on Austria to California flight tickets

Austrian Airlines

Oct 22

VIE7:00 amVienna Intl

14h 40m

1 stop

SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

Nov 7

SFO8:20 amSan Francisco

14h 45m

1 stop

VIE8:05 amVienna Intl

$599

Austrian Airlines

Oct 28

VIE10:55 amVienna Intl

16h 23m

1 stop

LAX7:18 pmLos Angeles

Nov 10

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

14h 05m

1 stop

VIE4:35 pmVienna Intl

$656

Austrian Airlines

Oct 21

VIE10:30 amVienna Intl

14h 50m

1 stop

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

Oct 28

LAX8:15 amLos Angeles

15h 50m

1 stop

VIE8:05 amVienna Intl

$692

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1 stop18h 15m

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Mon 11/2

1:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$576

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SZG Salzburg W.A. Mozart - SFO San Francisco

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2:45 pm-1:29 am

2 stops18h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 11/2

1:50 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop15h 05m

$579

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VIE Vienna Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Tue 11/17

8:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

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4:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

$582

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Sat 1/9

7:20 pm-4:30 pm

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1 stop30h 50m

$582

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VIE Vienna Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Vienna Intl

Sat 1/9

7:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop30h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 1/24

1:18 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops22h 02m

$582

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE Vienna Intl - SFO San Francisco

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Thu 1/7

2:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 1/20

1:55 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops21h 15m

$582

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE Vienna Intl - SFO San Francisco

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Thu 1/7

2:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 1/18

11:47 am-3:15 pm

2 stops18h 28m

$582

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE Vienna Intl - SFO San Francisco

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Fri 11/20

8:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop27h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

4:45 pm-9:35 am

1 stop31h 50m

$585

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE Vienna Intl - SFO San Francisco

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Fri 11/20

8:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

7:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$590

ViennaSan Francisco

VIE Vienna Intl - SFO San Francisco

VIESFO

Vienna Intl

Fri 11/20

6:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop31h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 12/6

7:25 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$597

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of September is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Austria averaging around $671.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Austria to California is on a Friday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Friday will often find tickets for as low as $705. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $897.

What is the cheapest Austria to California flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Austria to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Austria when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $763 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Austria for as low as $705 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Austria to California flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Austria to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Austria to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Austria to California flight.

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Best Price Found	$409
Fastest flight time	12h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to California from Austria in the past 72 hours is $409. The best round-trip flight deal from Austria to California found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $576.

The fastest flight from Austria to California takes 12h 10m

There are no direct flights from Austria to California. There are no popular flight routes from Austria to California.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Austria to California

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Austria to California?
Prices for flights from Austria to California refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Austria to California?
The number of operators available for flights from Austria to California is 9 as of October 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Austria to California?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Austria to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to California may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Austria to California?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Austria to California is Boeing 777-200/200ER (75.60% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737-800 (22.46%), Airbus A380-800 (0.57%), and Boeing 777 (0.23%).

Best airlines flying from Austria to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,378 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $511	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,261 reviews	Search British Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $549	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 2,104 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Condor	PriceFrom $550	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 613 reviews	Search Condor flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $572	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 2,018 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $586	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,365 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $591	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,277 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $614	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,169 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 980 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights

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