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Cheapest round-trip
$256
Typical prices: $305-$476
Frontier
Tue 10/16Sat 11/3
STL - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$327
Typical prices: $368-$516
Southwest
Sat 9/29Tue 10/2
STL - SAT • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 11m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 66% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • Avg $281 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from St. Louis to San Antonio (STL-SAT)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from St. Louis to San Antonio

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 14
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12:17 pm - 9:03 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
8h 46m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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9:50 pm - 11:32 amSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
13h 42m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$258Frontier
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
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12:16 pm - 9:49 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
9h 33m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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10:03 am - 11:13 pmSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
13h 10m1 stop Orlando
$258Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
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8:10 pm - 10:12 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
14h 02m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:25 am - 9:40 amSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
24h 15m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$306Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 18
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8:00 pm - 7:26 pmSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
23h 26m1 stop Denver Intl
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9:25 am - 5:40 pmSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
32h 15m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$313Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Oct 2
Southwest Logo
8:40 am - 10:50 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
2h 10mnonstop
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5:00 pm - 7:05 pmSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 05mnonstop
$327Southwest
Fri, Oct 30 - Sat, Oct 31
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8:30 am - 10:40 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
2h 10mnonstop
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6:40 am - 8:50 amSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
2h 10mnonstop
$327Southwest
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 12:33 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:50 am - 1:20 pmSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$347Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
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6:15 am - 10:43 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
4h 28m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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5:58 pm - 10:30 pmSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
4h 32m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$362United Airlines
Thu, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 19
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6:15 am - 10:48 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
4h 33m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:20 pm - 10:06 pmSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 46m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$362United Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 10
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 12:33 amSTL  Lambert-St Louis-SAT San Antonio
5h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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7:50 am - 1:20 pmSAT  San Antonio-STL Lambert-St Louis
5h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$367Delta
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Price, demand and travel trends for St. Louis to San Antonio flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from St. Louis to San Antonio?

Round-trip flights from St. Louis to San Antonio start at $256. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $305 to $476. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $256 on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to San Antonio?

Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from St. Louis to San Antonio, it is 24% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to San Antonio?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from St. Louis to San Antonio at $334 round-trip.
  • August ($538) and July ($469) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 61% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from St. Louis to San Antonio the cheapest?

Flights from St. Louis to San Antonio are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 66% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from St. Louis to San Antonio

 
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on SAT

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on STL

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

Key details for St. Louis to San Antonio flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$110
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from St. Louis to San Antonio

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Your St. Louis to San Antonio flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on St. Louis to San Antonio flights?

    Among airlines operating St. Louis to San Antonio flights:

    • Southwest: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • What airlines are available from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    Only Southwest operates flights between St. Louis and San Antonio.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    Flights from St. Louis to San Antonio usually depart from Lambert-St Louis (STL) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on St. Louis to San Antonio flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from St. Louis to San Antonio.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $281 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $439 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from St. Louis to San Antonio pass through?

    One-stop flights from St. Louis to San Antonio most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 38% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 34% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas Love Field (DAL) - 9% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    On the St. Louis to San Antonio route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Saturday is the cheapest day at $287 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $428: a $141 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • What popular places can I visit in San Antonio?

    Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Henry B. González Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    A nonstop flight from St. Louis to San Antonio takes 2h 11m, covering 786 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from St. Louis to San Antonio:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:45 am and lands at 9:56 am
    • Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:01 am.

    The flight takes about 2h 11m.

  • How expensive are last-minute St. Louis to San Antonio flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 52% above the route average of $373. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from St. Louis to San Antonio changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $256 to $1,175. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from St. Louis to San Antonio looking right now?

    One-way fares from St. Louis to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from St. Louis to San Antonio?

    Flying via Dallas Love Field (DAL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 04m, compared with 4h 25m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 4h 44m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What car rental options are available at San Antonio Airport (SAT)?

    San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Europcar
    · Fox
    · Dollar
    · Hertz
    · Alamo

  • How much should I expect to pay for a St. Louis to San Antonio flight?

    Round-trip flights from St. Louis to San Antonio range from $305 to $476, with an average of $373 over the past 12 months. Anything below $305 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking St. Louis to San Antonio flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Saturday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Saturday flights average $287 - about $141 less than Sunday (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 66% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your St. Louis to San Antonio trip for January. Fares historically average $334 round-trip in that month - typically $204 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Denver Intl Airport (DEN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $281 round-trip on this route - about $158 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to San Antonio Airport.
    - Wyndham Garden San Antonio Airport
    - Crowne Plaza San Antonio Airport By IHG
    - Heritage Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport, Trademark Wyndham

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Direct returns

San Antonio to Lambert-St Louis

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