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

• Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 11:01 am
• Latest: departs at 7:10 pm and lands at 11:11 pm.

The flight takes about 4h 01m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Antonio to San Francisco takes 4h 01m, 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 $297 to $465, with an average of $375 over the past 12 months. Anything below $297 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $375 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $318 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $411 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 A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A319 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Antonio to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is 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 $181, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• 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) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Antonio to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $348 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $472, a difference of $124.

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 operates flights between San Antonio and San Francisco.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 34m, compared with 5h 39m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 5h 44m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

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.

Among airlines operating San Antonio to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy 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.