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These are the earliest and latest flight times currently scheduled from San Antonio to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 10:14 am
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 11:24 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 14m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Antonio to San Francisco takes about 4h 14m, covering 1,479 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 San Francisco range from $323 to $486, with an average of $394 over the past 12 months. Anything below $323 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 33% above the $394 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $327 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $446 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$81 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Flights between San Antonio and San Francisco typically depart in the morning.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $281 to $1,574. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is typically the only airline on the San Antonio to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Antonio to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $229, which is 7% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from San Antonio to San Francisco usually depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 16% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from San Antonio to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $369 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $453, a difference of $84.

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

Only United Airlines currently operates flights between San Antonio and San Francisco on a regular basis.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 35m, compared with 5h 44m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 50m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

San Francisco 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 San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Only United Airlines currently offers free seat selection on this route. Availability depends on fare class.

Only United Airlines currently offers extra legroom on this route. Availability can vary by aircraft type and fare class.

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• JetBlue: 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.

Terminals 2 and 3 each have the best spots where you can spend the night both at the landside and airside. There are also comfortable benches at terminal 2 near the baggage claim area and the security area at arrivals. Passengers on connecting or early morning flights can enjoy these areas and ensure they carry something warm to cover themselves with for more comfort.

Nursing mothers using this airport have access to a lockable and private lactation room with sink, mirror, decorated walls with portraits, baby changing table, electrical power outlets to plug in your electric breast pump if you want one, soft lighting and a comfortable padded reclined chair. You can also use the airport courtesy phone to request access to the mother's rooms.

SAT airport provides amenities and services to passengers with limited mobility or disabled upon request. They can access functional wheelchairs on request, accessible wheelchair shuttle, washrooms and parking lots. You can also get assistance when you are boarding or alighting the plane on request.

SAT airport features several on-site hotels that you can consider staying at for easy access to the airport. You can stay at Hilton Garden Inn San Antonio, which is 0.2 miles away. This hotel offers free airport shuttle services, comfortable beds and breakfast, an on-site restaurant, a swimming pool and a perfect airport view. Depending on your budget, you can also consider staying at Marriott San Antonio Airport, which is 2 miles away from the airport or Drury Plaza Hotel San Antonio Airport.