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Cheap Vienna Flights from the US

Top routes with lowest fares found in the last 48 hours. Prices shown are round-trip per person including taxes.

JFK → VIE

New York → Vienna
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Austrian/United

LAX → VIE

Los Angeles → Vienna
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Austrian

ORD → VIE

Chicago → Vienna
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Austrian/United

BOS → VIE

Boston → Vienna
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Austrian

IAD → VIE

Washington DC → Vienna
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Austrian/United

MIA → VIE

Miami → Vienna
$ *
round-trip, incl. taxes · Austrian

* Price Disclaimer: Fares shown are the lowest round-trip economy class prices found in the last 48 hours, per person, and include all taxes and carrier-imposed fees. Prices are subject to availability and may change without notice. Seats at advertised fares are limited. Additional baggage fees, seat selection charges, and other optional extras are not included. Fares are valid for the specific dates and routes shown. Prices displayed in USD. Final fare is confirmed at time of booking.

Airlines with Flights to Vienna (VIE)

Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Vienna.

AirlineHub / ConnectionKey US RoutesApprox. Travel TimeCode
Austrian AirlinesVienna (VIE)JFK, LAX, ORD, BOS, IAD, MIA, SFO, IAH, EWR (nonstop)9–13hOS
United AirlinesEWR / IAD / ORDEWR, IAD, ORD (nonstop)9–10hUA
Delta Air LinesJFK / ATLJFK (nonstop seasonal)~9hDL
LufthansaFrankfurt (FRA)JFK, LAX, ORD (via FRA — one-stop option)11–14hLH
British AirwaysLondon (LHR)JFK, LAX (via LHR)11–15hBA
LEVEL / IberiaBarcelona (BCN)JFK, LAX (via BCN)12–16hIB

Why Fly to Vienna, Austria?

Vienna International Airport (VIE) is served nonstop by Austrian Airlines and United from multiple US cities. VIE is also one of Europe’s best transit hubs — Austrian Airlines connects Vienna to over 130 destinations, making it the ideal gateway for Central and Eastern Europe. From Vienna you can reach Bratislava (1h), Budapest (2.5h by road or 2h 40min by train), Prague (4h by train), and Salzburg (2.5h by train).

Schönbrunn Palace & Gardens (UNESCO)
Schönbrunn Palace — the Habsburg summer residence, a 1,441-room Baroque masterpiece with extraordinary formal gardens and the world’s oldest zoo (Tiergarten Schönbrunn, 1752) — is Vienna’s most visited attraction and one of Europe’s finest royal palaces, its yellow facade and hilltop Gloriette colonnade defining the western Vienna skyline.
Vienna Philharmonic & Musical Heritage
Vienna’s musical heritage is without equal — the Vienna Philharmonic’s New Year’s Concert (watched by 50 million globally), the Vienna State Opera’s 300-night season, the Musikverein’s Golden Hall, and the houses of Mozart (Figarohaus), Beethoven (multiple), and Schubert make the city the world’s undisputed classical music capital.
Kunsthistorisches Museum
The Kunsthistorisches Museum — built by Emperor Franz Joseph I to house the Habsburg imperial collections — contains one of the world’s finest art museums: Vermeer, Velázquez, Raphael, Cellini’s extraordinary Saliera salt cellar, the Egyptian and Greek-Roman collections, and the world’s largest collection of Pieter Bruegel the Elder paintings.
Belvedere & Klimt’s The Kiss
The Belvedere Palace complex — two Baroque palaces in an extraordinary formal garden — houses the world’s finest collection of Gustav Klimt paintings, including The Kiss (1907–08), one of the most reproduced artworks in history. The Upper Belvedere’s gallery also contains major works by Egon Schiele and Oskar Kokoschka.
Viennese Coffee House Culture (UNESCO)
Vienna’s coffee house culture — recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage — is one of Europe’s great institutions: the Café Central (Franz Kafka’s haunt), Café Hawelka, Demel’s imperial pastry shop, and dozens of Ringstrasse grand cafés where time slows to the pace of a melange coffee and a slice of Sachertorte.

Vienna Airport (VIE) — Quick Facts

IATA Code

VIE

ICAO Code

LOWW

Distance to City

~18 km southeast of Vienna city center

Bus to Center
~30 min (City Airport Train CAT ~16 min)
Taxi to Center

~25 min (€36–45)

Terminals
2 Terminals (T2 + T3)
 
Nearest Alt. Hub
Bratislava BTS (~1h by road), Budapest BUD (~2.5h by road)
Currency

Euro (EUR)

Time Zone
CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Insider Tips

How to Find the Cheapest Vienna Airfare

Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Vienna airline tickets from the USA.

Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead

Vienna airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure. Last-minute prices spike significantly on popular routes.

Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)

Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Vienna are consistently 10–20% cheaper than Friday or Sunday flights. Use flexible date search to compare the full week.

Austrian Airlines Flies Nonstop from 9 US Cities

Austrian Airlines operates nonstop flights from JFK, LAX, ORD, BOS, IAD, MIA, SFO, IAH, and EWR to Vienna — one of the most comprehensive European carrier networks from the US. United Airlines also serves EWR, IAD, and ORD nonstop to VIE. Austrian’s Star Alliance membership means seamless connections to 130+ onward European destinations from Vienna.

City Airport Train (CAT) — 16 Minutes to City Center

The City Airport Train connects Vienna International Airport to Wien Mitte station in just 16 minutes, running every 30 minutes from 6am to 11pm. At €12 one-way, the CAT is the fastest and most convenient airport transfer — check-in for Austrian Airlines and other carriers is also available at Wien Mitte for departing passengers, allowing you to drop bags at the city center before heading to the airport.

Use Miles & Points

Frequent flyer miles can significantly reduce Vienna airline ticket costs. Check partner award availability to VIE — often better value than cash fares on long-haul routes.

Set Fare Alerts

Vienna airfare fluctuates daily. Set a price alert on AirlineTickets.services to be notified when fares to VIE drop from your US departure city.

Flights to Vienna from US — Top Questions

To find cheap flights to Vienna from the US, use AirlineTickets.services to compare 500+ airlines with flexible date search. Book 6–8 weeks ahead, fly mid-week, and compare all hub routing options for the lowest Vienna airfare.

Vienna is served by VIE Airport (IATA: VIE, ICAO: LOWW), located ~18 km southeast of Vienna city center. Bratislava BTS (~1h by road), Budapest BUD (~2.5h by road) is the nearest alternative hub.

Top airlines for US to Vienna (VIE) flights include Austrian Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines. Check for nonstop and one-stop options from your US departure city.

Shoulder seasons offer the best Vienna airfare from the US. Avoid peak tourist periods and major local events. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.

Total travel time from the US to Vienna depends on routing. Nonstop flights range from 1 to 13 hours; connecting itineraries from the US add 2–5 hours including layover time.

Vienna Airport (VIE) is located ~18 km southeast of Vienna city center. Bus takes approximately ~30 min (City Airport Train CAT ~16 min), while a taxi takes around ~25 min (€36–45).

Flights to Vienna from the US — Your Complete Guide

Economy round-trip fares to Vienna (VIE) from major US cities typically range $549–$1,050 round-trip. Use our search tool above to compare all airlines for your exact dates and lock in the best available Vienna airfare. No booking fees — ever.

Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Vienna

Flights to Vienna from USA: What to Expect

Vienna is Europe’s most imperial capital — a city of extraordinary Baroque and Secessionist grandeur, where the Habsburgs’ 600-year empire left the Schönbrunn Palace (UNESCO), the Kunsthistorisches Museum’s world-class art collections, the Spanish Riding School’s Lipizzaner stallions, and the Vienna Philharmonic. The city of Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Strauss, Schubert, Mahler, and Freud remains one of the world’s great cultural capitals, consistently ranked the world’s most liveable city. Use AirlineTickets.services to compare all available routings and find the lowest cheap flights to Vienna from your nearest US departure city.

Vienna Airfare: Budget Tips for US Travelers

Vienna airfare from the USA typically ranges $549–$1,050 round-trip in economy class. Use flexible date search, compare all hub connection options, and set fare alerts for your preferred travel window to secure the best deal on Vienna airline tickets.

Vienna Airline Tickets: Booking Advice

When comparing Vienna airline tickets, always verify whether your itinerary is a through-ticket or two separate bookings. Through-tickets with a single airline or alliance offer better rebooking rights if a connection is missed. Book at least 6 weeks in advance for best fares.

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