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Cheapest round-trip
$198
Typical prices: $240-$468
Frontier
Wed 9/23Mon 9/28
SAT - SAN • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $389-$519
Southwest
Wed 8/26Sat 8/29
SAT - SAN • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 50m
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Cheapest • Avg $299 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 04m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to San Diego (SAT-SAN)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Antonio to San Diego that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Antonio to San Diego

Wed, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 28
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8:20 pm - 11:51 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
29h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
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4:54 pm - 7:25 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
24h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
$198Frontier
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:26 pm - 9:05 amSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
14h 39m1 stop Denver Intl
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3:45 pm - 7:25 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
25h 40m1 stop Denver Intl
$209Frontier
Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Aug 29
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6:00 am - 6:50 amSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
2h 50mnonstop
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6:05 pm - 10:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
2h 45mnonstop
$257Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 2
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7:30 am - 8:20 amSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
2h 50mnonstop
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9:05 am - 1:55 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
2h 50mnonstop
$257Southwest
Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5
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8:26 pm - 11:51 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
29h 25m1 stop Denver Intl
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6:25 am - 9:15 amSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
24h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Raleigh-Durham
$265Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Tue, Oct 13
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9:25 am - 6:00 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
34h 35m2 stops Raleigh-Durham Dallas/Fort Worth
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8:32 pm - 11:21 amSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
12h 49m1 stop Denver Intl
$273Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 1
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:07 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
8h 07m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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1:38 pm - 10:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
7h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$277American Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Tue, Sep 8
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2:22 pm - 8:16 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
7h 54m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
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12:52 pm - 12:08 amSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
9h 16m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$277Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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5:30 am - 11:25 amSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
7h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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6:15 am - 2:58 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
6h 43m1 stop Los Angeles
$277Delta
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Aug 26
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 8:12 amSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
5h 12m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
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3:05 pm - 10:50 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
5h 45m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$287American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Antonio to San Diego flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Antonio to San Diego to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Antonio to San Diego?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Antonio to San Diego departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Diego from San Antonio usually cost between $270 and $509 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $198 on Frontier (Sep 23-Sep 28).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to San Diego?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Antonio to San Diego clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Diego on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to San Antonio, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Sundays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to San Diego?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Antonio to San Diego is October, where tickets cost $336 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $462 and $456 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Antonio to San Diego?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to San Diego, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Antonio to San Diego, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Antonio to San Diego

 
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Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$100
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Antonio to San Diego based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Antonio to San Diego

  • Can I shower before leaving SAN?

    If you want to shower before leaving San Diego, you can do so at the airport’s Airspace Lounge. You'll have to pay a fee to enter this lounge which is located near gates 22 and 23 in terminal 2.

  • What are some special services I can enjoy while at SAT?

    While waiting for your flight at SAT, you can get top-notch salon and massage services at either of the BeRelax Spa locations. One is near gate 26, while the other is near gate 36. You’ll leave looking your best and feeling relaxed for your flight!

  • Is SAT an ADA-compliant airport?

    Yes, SAT is designed for maximum accessibility. This airport features automatic doors, crosswalks, ramps, level flooring, accessible entrances, and elevators to aid travelers in safely moving through the airport. To aid blind passengers, it has braille buttons in its elevators as well as outside its doors. If you are in need of wheelchair assistance, you can arrange with your airline to have someone pick you up and escort you through the airport.

  • Can I breastfeed my baby while at San Diego International Airport?

    Yes, if you need to breastfeed your baby or pump before leaving SAN, there are three lactation rooms dotted across the airport which you can use to have a quiet, private moment. One is available across from the elevator in terminal 1 west, while another is on the ground level of terminal 1 east rotunda. The other lactation room is near gates 34 and 35 in terminal 2 west.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Antonio to San Diego?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Antonio to San Diego was $100 for a one-way ticket and $198 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Antonio and San Diego?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Antonio to San Diego?

    San Antonio airport is called San Antonio and the only airport in San Diego is San Diego.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Antonio to San Diego?

    Delta, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Antonio to San Diego flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Antonio to San Diego?

    The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Antonio to San Diego flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Antonio to San Diego?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Antonio and San Diego, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Antonio to San Diego?

    There are nonstop flights from San Antonio to San Diego on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Antonio to San Diego, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Antonio to San Diego are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $449 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $376 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Antonio to San Diego?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Antonio to San Diego.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Antonio to San Diego?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Diego from San Antonio is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Antonio to San Diego?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Diego with an airline and back to San Antonio with another airline. Booking your flights between San Antonio and SAN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Antonio to San Diego?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Diego from San Antonio up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Antonio to San Diego

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $158 or less one-way and $368 or less round-trip.
  • To enter San Antonio International Airport (SAT), you must first go through the airport’s security checkpoints. The lines at these checkpoints are usually quite lengthy, so it's recommended that on the day you’re set to fly to San Diego International Airport (SAN) from SAT you reach the airport no less than 1 hour and 30 minutes before your flight.
  • If you’re an active-duty military officer, retiree, dependent, or immediate family member of one, you can wait for your flight to SAN at the USO lounge located a short distance from the gate parking lot in terminal 2. Entrance and access to amenities is free for qualified military members and their families.
  • In case you’d like to withdraw some cash at SAT, you can do so without hassle. The Bank of America operates several ATMs in the airport. In terminal 1, the ATMs are opposite the food court and near gates 1, 2, 5, and 13. In terminal 2, the ATMs are located underneath the escalator at Sunset Cove and near gates 23 and 36.
  • If you need assistance while at San Diego International Airport (SAN), don't worry. There are several Volunteer Airport Ambassadors roaming the airport who you can ask for help. Spotting one isn’t difficult, they all wear green polo t-shirts with “airport information” written on the back.
  • San Diego International Airport (SAN) has a meditation room/chapel in terminal 2. You can visit this interfaith space, irrespective of your faith or religion.

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