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Cheapest round-trip
$164
Typical prices: $280-$556
Frontier
Thu 9/17Mon 9/21
SAN - SAT • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $297-$467
Southwest
Thu 9/10Mon 9/14
SAN - SAT • Non-stop
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You can fly direct with Southwest. Average duration is 2h 48m
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Cheapest • Avg $251 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 56m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to San Antonio (SAN-SAT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to San Antonio 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 Diego to San Antonio

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 7:25 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
11h 00m1 stop Denver Intl
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12:39 pm - 8:17 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
9h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$164Frontier
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2
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11:18 am - 8:56 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
7h 38m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
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11:08 am - 3:41 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
6h 33m1 stop Denver Intl
$164Frontier
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Southwest Logo
7:10 pm - 11:55 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
2h 45mnonstop
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7:05 pm - 7:55 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
2h 50mnonstop
$257Southwest
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Sep 30
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9:05 am - 1:55 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
2h 50mnonstop
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6:00 am - 6:50 amSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
2h 50mnonstop
$257Southwest
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
American Airlines Logo
3:13 pm - 12:04 amSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
6h 51m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
8:18 am - 12:15 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
5h 57m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
$263American Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
American Airlines Logo
3:07 pm - 11:59 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
6h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 3:41 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
8h 19m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$263American Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 27
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 5:24 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
5h 39m1 stop Salt Lake City
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12:25 pm - 6:46 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
8h 21m1 stop Salt Lake City
$263Delta
Thu, Dec 24 - Mon, Jan 25
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9:45 am - 5:24 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
5h 39m1 stop Salt Lake City
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6:05 pm - 11:47 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
7h 42m1 stop Salt Lake City
$263Delta
Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3
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3:04 pm - 10:51 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
5h 47m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl
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2:20 pm - 8:24 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
8h 04m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Los Angeles
$268United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 1
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 3:38 pmSAN  San Diego-SAT San Antonio
7h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl
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4:45 pm - 9:08 pmSAT  San Antonio-SAN San Diego
6h 23m1 stop Denver Intl
$268United Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to San Antonio flights

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

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

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 Diego to San Antonio departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to San Antonio from San Diego usually cost between $320 and $509 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $164 on Frontier (Sep 17-Sep 21).

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

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

For San Diego to San Antonio, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from San Antonio back to San Diego, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to San Antonio, 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 Diego to San Antonio is October, where tickets cost $305 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $469 and $455 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Diego to San Antonio?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $377, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to San Antonio, 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 Diego to San Antonio, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Diego to San Antonio

 
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Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$87
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 12% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to San Antonio

  • What is the best means of transport to downtown San Antonio from SAT airport?

    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.

  • Are there car rental services at SAT airport?

    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.

  • Is there a place to sleep at San Diego Airport?

    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.

  • Are there parking services at SAN airport?

    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.

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to San Antonio was $87 for a one-way ticket and $164 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is not required to fly from San Diego to San Antonio.

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

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at San Antonio, also known as San Antonio.

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

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

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

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to San Antonio flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to San Antonio are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $459 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 $366 and an overall rating of 7.8.

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

    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 Diego to San Antonio.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Antonio from San Diego 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 Diego to San Antonio?

    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 Antonio with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SAT 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 Diego to San Antonio?

    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 Antonio from San Diego 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 Diego to San Antonio

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $198 or less one-way and $321 or less round-trip.
  • At San Diego International Airport (SAN), travelers departing from terminal 2 have access to the Aspire Lounge, independent of the class that they are traveling in or the airline that they are flying with. Guests who enter this lounge have access to a wide array of services, including free access to high-speed internet, showers, specialized work areas and facilities, and an extensive assortment of food and beverages.
  • There are nursing rooms available for breastfeeding parents at SAN Airport. The rooms are located behind the security checkpoints - terminal 1 has one and terminal 2 has two.
  • At San Diego International Airport (SAN), they make it easy for your pet to relieve themselves by providing state-of-the-art facilities specifically designed for that purpose. Visit one of the seven pet relief areas if you are traveling with an animal. These areas have been outfitted with artificial grass, pet waste bags, and even a fire hydrant to promote participation.
  • The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) provides a number of financial services for your convenience, including ATMs in the ticketing lobby, concourses, and baggage claim area of terminal A. Marcy's Business Travel Center, which is located in the lobby of terminal A, provides currency exchange services. Charging stations for charging your devices can be found throughout terminals.
  • SAT Airport is dedicated to providing all of its guests with a travel experience that is as stress-free and secure as possible. Aging and disabled passengers, as well as those who are traveling with newborns and young children, will find that the airport is built to maximize their mobility, comfort, and convenience.

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