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Cheapest round-trip
$282
Typical prices: $314-$508
United Airlines
Mon 12/3Thu 12/6
SAT - IAD • Non-stop
Cheapest non-stop
$313
Typical prices: $318-$508
United Airlines
Mon 12/24Sun 12/30
SAT - IAD • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 3h 12m
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 17% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $327 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 42m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Dulles Intl (SAT-IAD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Antonio to Dulles Intl

Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:13 amSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 13mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:51 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
5h 51m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$282United Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Fri, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
11:47 am - 6:23 pmSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 36m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
United Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 11:04 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 12m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$284United Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
Frontier Logo
10:11 pm - 5:10 amSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
1:09 pm - 9:16 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
9h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$286Frontier
Thu, Dec 31 - Wed, Jan 6
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 11:20 amSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 10:48 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
5h 48m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
$287United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Sun, Nov 22
Delta Logo
2:33 pm - 11:21 pmSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 48m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:50 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
5h 50m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$292Delta
Thu, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 6
Delta Logo
5:16 am - 11:39 amSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 23m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:54 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
5h 54m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$292Delta
Fri, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 13
Frontier Logo
8:47 pm - 5:38 pmSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 51m2 stops Denver Intl Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Frontier Logo
9:23 pm - 11:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
15h 17m1 stop Orlando
$294Frontier
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 22
Frontier Logo
10:11 pm - 5:10 amSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
29h 59m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Frontier Logo
1:09 pm - 9:16 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
9h 07m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$294Frontier
Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
American Airlines Logo
1:19 pm - 10:01 pmSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 42m1 stop Charlotte Douglas
American Airlines Logo
2:42 pm - 10:00 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
8h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$309American Airlines
Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 1:41 pmSAT  San Antonio-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 41m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
7:04 pm - 12:07 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SAT San Antonio
6h 03m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$309American Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport typically range from $314 to $508. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $282, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. It’s 10% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 26% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

•February and April are the cheapest months to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at $329 round-trip.
•March ($461) and October ($422) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Antonio to Dulles Intl

 
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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.

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Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Key details for San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$97
Beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in travelers.
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Your San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 7:00 am and lands at 10:12 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:25 pm and lands at 3:37 pm.

    The flight takes about 3h 12m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 3h 12m, covering 1,360 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $314 to $508, with an average of $398 over the past 12 months. Anything below $314 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the $398 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $327 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $399 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 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 San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The Boeing 737-700 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

  • How are flight departures from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport spread across the day?

    Morning is the busiest departure period on San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 50%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 $282 to $2,107. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    JetBlue is the only airline on the San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

  • How are flight prices from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $123, which is 59% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $70 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Dollar
    • Hertz
    • Budget
    • Sixt
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from San Antonio (SAT) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 7% of one-stop connections
    • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 7% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $359 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $502, a difference of $143.

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

  • What airlines fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between San Antonio and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Flying via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 42m, compared with 6h 04m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 6h 11m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between San Antonio and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

    • United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights?

    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.

Your guide to booking San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Thursday flights average $359, about $143 less than Monday fares (28% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $329 round-trip in that month - typically $132 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $327 round-trip on this route - about $72 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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San Antonio to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Antonio

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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