Washington to San Antonio (DCA–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AA1947
AA American
319
7:05 PM
EDT T2
9:31 PM
MDT
4h 26m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1718
AA American
319
6:00 AM
MDT
10:12 AM
EDT
3h 12m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Washington to San Antonio
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,379 mi 4h 26m nonstop -2h behind 48 1-stop hubs

DCA–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. American Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,379 miles in approximately 4h 26m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 7 319 4h26 51% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (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, DCA 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 DCA to SAT.
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One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,160
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
DCA → SAT
51%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
51%
Arriving
72%
Return
SAT → DCA
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
72%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Washington

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric DCA→SAT IAD→SAT BWI→SAT
Distance from DCA 23 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 5 1
Weekly flights 7 31 24
Flight time 4h 26m 3h 56m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 51%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,379 mi / 2,219 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 26m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

DCA–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,379 mi / 2,219 km
Flight time4h 26m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 4h 26m. The route covers 1,379 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: American Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from DCA to SAT. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ECP, OKC, MEM, YYZ, TUL, TYS, BWI, SDF, CLE, PHL, OMA, RDU, SRQ, APA, SAV, PBI, NAS, DSM, MIA, CLT, DTW, DFW, STL, ATL, MDW, ORD, MCI, HOU, MSY, IAH, BNA, DAL, MCO, JFK, LAS, MSP, EWR, SLC, SAN, PHX, TPA, DEN, BOS, LAX, SFO, SEA, CHS and FLL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Washington.
Yes, return flights from SAT to DCA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 DCA to SAT

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DCA to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to SAT ranges from 4 hours 26 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,379 miles (2,219 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via ECP. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).