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

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931 mi airlines charter/private 12/wk
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Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 58m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN115
WN Southwest
737
1:00 PM
EST T4
3:40 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY520
SY Sun Country
738
2:10 PM
EST T4
4:53 PM
CDT
2h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1836
WN Southwest
738
6:00 AM
CDT TA
8:30 AM
EST
2h 30m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
SY519
SY Sun Country
738
10:50 AM
CDT TA
1:23 PM
EST
2h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
IAH Houston 4h 26m F9NHNK ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to San Antonio flights
HOU Houston 4h 44m WN EJAVJAWN Houston (HOU) to San Antonio flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 6m AAAYBA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Antonio flights
QRO Querétaro 5h 19m AVCMF9 VBY4 Querétaro (QRO) to San Antonio flights
MEX Mexico City 5h 28m AFAMAR AMF9VB Mexico City (MEX) to San Antonio flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 37m ADB6NK NK Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to San Antonio flights
ATL Atlanta 6h 3m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to San Antonio flights
STL St Louis 6h 22m F9WNY4 EJAWN St Louis (STL) to San Antonio flights
MIA Miami 6h 35m AABAIB AAEJAQR Miami (MIA) to San Antonio flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 15m AAWN AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to San Antonio flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Cancún to San Antonio
2 carriers, 12 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 931 mi 2h 42m nonstop

CUN–SAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 931 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 2h40
SY Sun Country Airlines 5 738 2h43
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – SY
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: SY + WN (12 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
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
12
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CUN to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
50
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,921
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
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
92%
Return
SAT → CUN
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Cancún

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric CUN→SAT CZM→SAT
Distance from CUN 37 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 12
Flight time 2h 42m 3h 28m
Airports within 200 miles of CUN with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
San Antonio is 0 hours the same as Cancún.
CUN: EST · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Cancún, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
931 mi / 1,499 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m gate to gate.
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 time2h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights12 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CUN
IATA / ICAOCUN / MMUN
TimezoneAmerica/Cancun
Passengers/yr30.4M
Elevation22 ft / 7 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 2h 42m gate to gate. The route covers 931 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from CUN to SAT: Southwest Airlines and Sun Country Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from SAT to CUN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CZM. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 and Sun Country Airlines. With 12 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CUN to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CUN to SAT is about 2 hours 42 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 931 miles (1,499 km). There are approximately 12 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 23 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cozumel (CZM).