Cancún to San Antonio (CUN–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN115
WN Southwest
737
11:55 AM
EST T4
2:55 PM
MDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1836
WN Southwest
737
6:25 AM
MDT TA
8:45 AM
EST
2h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Cancún to San Antonio
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 931 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 41 1-stop hubs

CUN–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 41 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CUN–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 737 3h
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CUN to SAT direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
41
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,780
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CUN → SAT
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
75%
Return
SAT → CUN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Cancún.
CUN: EST · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

Getting to CUN

ADO buses run from downtown Cancún bus terminal to the airport for MXN 102 (about USD $5) in 20–25 minutes. The Tren Maya (Maya Train) opened a station at CUN Airport (Terminal 4), connecting to the broader Yucatán rail network. Taxis from the Hotel Zone (Zona Hotelera) cost MXN 350–550 (USD $17–28) depending on the zone.Authorized taxis from the airport are sold by ticket inside the terminal; agree on the fare before leaving the building to avoid inflated street prices. Uber is blocked from airport pick-ups by local taxi concessions; use the authorised taxi stand. Car rental is available at all four terminals.

CUN–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cancún to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance931 mi / 1,499 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections41 hubs
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CUN to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Cancún International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 931 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CUN to SAT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NAS, PBI, CHS, QRO, CLE, YYZ, RDU, TEB, PHL, MCI, SJO, MTY, STL, MIA, IAH, BNA, HOU, MCO, MEX, IAD, MDW, DFW, ATL, MSY, GDL, DTW, SLC, FLL, JFK, EWR, LAX, BWI, DEN, MSP, ORD, PHX, CLT, TPA, BOS, SEA and SFO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Yes, return flights from SAT to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CUN to SAT

Cancún International Airport (CUN) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to SAT ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

41 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via NAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.