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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1947
AA American
319
6:32 PM
EDT T2
9:15 PM
CDT
3h 43m
42%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA1718
AA American
319
6:15 AM
CDT TB
10:34 AM
EDT
3h 19m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DAL Dallas 4h 55m JTLWN EJALXJWN Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio flights
BNA Nashville 5h 6m AADLWN WN Nashville (BNA) to San Antonio flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 12m AAAFAM AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to San Antonio flights
STL St Louis 5h 19m AAWN EJAWN St Louis (STL) to San Antonio flights
IAH Houston 5h 22m AAEKNZ ACCMDL Houston (IAH) to San Antonio flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 33m AAAYCX AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Antonio flights
DTW Detroit 5h 34m AAAFAM AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 35m AAASBA AA Charlotte (CLT) to San Antonio flights
HOU Houston 5h 50m WN EJAVJAWN Houston (HOU) to San Antonio flights
TPA Tampa 5h 54m AAASWN WN Tampa (TPA) to San Antonio flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Washington to San Antonio
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,379 mi 3h 43m nonstop -1h behind

DCA–SAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,379 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 3h43 100% Oneworld
WN Southwest Airlines 1 100%
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: WN (1 flights/wk, 13%)
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.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
45
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,381
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
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
50%
Return
SAT → DCA
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
Arriving
100%
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 2 13 1
Weekly flights 7 36 18
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 34m 3h 30m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Washington.
DCA: EDT · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,379 mi / 2,219 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
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 time3h 43m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DCA
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,379 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from DCA to SAT: American Airlines and Southwest 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 Dallas Love Field, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
San Antonio is 1 hour 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, BWI and CHO. 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 DCA to SAT

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Southwest 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 is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. 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

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Nashville and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).