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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Antonio to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 9:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:25 pm and lands at 12:51 am.

The flight takes about 3h 26m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles takes 3h 26m, covering 1,208 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles range from $288 to $463, with an average of $377 over the past 12 months. Anything below $288 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $377 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $263 round-trip via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared to $388 for nonstop.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Delta has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on San Antonio to Los Angeles flights are:

• American Airlines: 95% on time
• Delta: 91% on time
• Southwest: 81% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 91% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Embraer 175 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Antonio to Los Angeles flights, with 60% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 40%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $256 to $1,845. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Antonio to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• JetBlue
• Alaska Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from San Antonio to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $154, which is 30% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $49 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles usually depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Antonio to Los Angeles route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 43m.

One-stop flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 60% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $360 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $433, a difference of $73.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between San Antonio and Los Angeles. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• American Airlines
• Delta
• Southwest

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 20m, compared with 5h 34m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 43m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Los Angeles is 2 hours behind San Antonio (Pacific Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Antonio to Los Angeles flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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

Passengers can be dropped off curbside outside the terminal their flight departs from. For SAT-LAX flights, that is Terminal B for American Airlines and Terminal A for Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. Drivers waiting to pick up passengers can use the free Cell Phone Waiting Lot, which is open 24/7 and offers complimentary Wi-Fi.

Yes. Rental-car offices are located off airport; arriving customers go to the purple “Rental Car Shuttles” sign on the Lower/Arrivals Level after Baggage Claim.