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

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 10:03 am
• Latest: departs at 7:50 pm and lands at 10:33 pm.

The flight takes about 2h 43m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Diego to San Antonio takes 2h 43m, covering 1,127 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 Diego to San Antonio range from $315 to $499, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $315 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $407 route average. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $291 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $451 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to San Antonio flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, afternoon 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 $205 to $1,510. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Diego to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $172, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $52 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from San Diego to San Antonio usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at San Antonio (SAT).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Diego to San Antonio. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $371 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $463, a difference of $92.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and San Antonio.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 54m, compared with 5h 47m via Dallas Love Field (DAL) and 5h 48m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Antonio are San Antonio River Walk, SeaWorld San Antonio and Alamodome. These are among the most viewed places in San Antonio on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Diego to San Antonio flights:

• Southwest: 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:

• Southwest: 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.

Bus line number 5, which takes 33min, costs about $2 and is the best option for getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to downtown San Antonio if you do not have a vehicle.

The location of the automobile rental agency is at terminal A. Alamo, National, and Hertz are all represented here, among others. Car rental agencies offering longer-term leases are located in erminal C, while those offering shorter-term leases are located in erminal B. You can go to the rental vehicle facility by exiting terminal A and then following the signs.

Since most of the seating in SAN has armrests, you should bring along something comfortable to sleep on so that you can make the most of the floor space. If you want to sleep before security, go to the check-in area in the northwest corner of terminal 2 or take a seat on one of the circular armrest-free seats in the baggage claim area.

The San Diego International Airport is situated three miles to the north of the city's central business district. There are four designated parking lots or garages that provide on-site parking for passengers leaving from SAN. These lots or garages include Terminal 1 Parking, Terminal 2 Parking, Terminal 2 Parking Plaza, and Long Term Parking. In addition, the airport grounds are home to a pair of Curbside Valets.