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

• Earliest: departs at 9:00 am and lands at 12:33 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:25 pm and lands at 9:58 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 33m.

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

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Antonio takes 3h 33m, 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 Francisco to San Antonio range from $323 to $536, with an average of $408 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 28% above the $408 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $343 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $492 for nonstop.

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.

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.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to San Antonio flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening 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 $319 to $2,300. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to San Antonio are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

San Antonio Airport (SAT) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $22 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Fox
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

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

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

• Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Francisco to San Antonio. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $364 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $450, a difference of $86.

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 Francisco and San Antonio.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 31m, compared with 5h 32m via San Diego (SAN) and 5h 45m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco (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 Francisco to San Antonio 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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

One choice that is cost-effective is to take bus route number five or seven operated by VIA Metropolitan Transit which will have you from the airport to the downtown area and around 20min. You will also find plenty of taxis at the airport that can make the trip to the downtown area at around 12 minutes.

One hotel property that sits right adjacent to the terminal buildings at the airport is the Embassy Suites by Hilton San Antonio Airport, which also offers a shuttle service to and from the terminal buildings.

Several major rental car companies have operations at this airport and all of these rental companies have customer service counters at the consolidated car rental facility at the airport. You can access the facility after your flight by taking the escalator to the mezzanine level in Terminal B and then making your way across the SkyBridge.

All rideshare companies that operate at this airport meet their customers on the outer commercial curbside on the lower level of Terminal A at the airport.