Dallas-Fort Worth to San Antonio (DFW–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Dallas-Fort Worth to San Antonio
6 carriers, 362 flights/week nonstop.
6 Airlines
362 Flights/wk
247 mi
1h 6m nonstop
121 1-stop hubs
DFW–SAT is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Royal Jordanian and Fiji Airways lead the route. The flight covers 247 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 121 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop DFW–SAT service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, QF, QR | 152 | 319, 320, 321, 738, CR7, CR9, E75 | 1h06-1h31 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, GF, IB, QF, QR | |
| RJ Royal Jordanian | 8 | 320 | 1h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 319 | 1h14 | Oneworld | – | |
| AMF AMF | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DFW to SAT direction.
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362
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415
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DFW to SAT.
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Longest
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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.
Alternatives
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Dallas-Fort Worth
Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
| Metric | DFW→SAT | DAL→SAT | FTW→SAT |
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| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 362 | 65 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 0h 39m | 0h 43m |
| Departure OTP | 96% | – | – |
Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio flights · Fort Worth (FTW) to San Antonio flights · Tyler (TYR) to San Antonio flights
Airports within 200 miles of DFW with service to San Antonio International Airport.
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Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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San Antonio is 0 hours
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Dallas-Fort Worth.
DFW: CDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
DFW: CDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
247 mi / 398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m to 1h 31m.
Getting to DFW
DART Orange Line runs from downtown Dallas to Terminal A (50 min, $3). TEXRail serves Terminal B from Fort Worth ($2.50). No direct rail connects both cities to DFW; choose based on your origin. Ride-shares cost $25–45 from either city center.DFW's five terminals span 17,000 acres. The free Skylink people mover connects all terminals airside.
Facts
DFW–SAT Quick Facts
Key statistics for the Dallas-Fort Worth to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 398 km
Flight time1h 6m to 1h 31m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)6
Weekly flights362 out / 415 return
1-stop connections121 hubs
Origin: DFW
IATA / ICAODFW / KDFW
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr87.8M
Elevation607 ft / 185 m
Destination: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about DFW to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 1h 6m to 1h 31m. The route covers 247 miles.
6 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, AMF, Fiji Airways, SkyWest Airlines, Royal Jordanian and TWY. Plus 7 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 362 nonstop flights per week from DFW to SAT. The return direction has about 415 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, PWA, MDD, SJT, CRP, TUL, MAF, ASG, LBB, OKC, SCF, NEW, ROW, TLC, APA, OMA, PWK, TYR, OPF, ECP, TUS, LFT, AFW, BCT, MEM, APF, CHA, MLM, RIL, PVR, ASE, IND, SAV, RAP, SJD, ORL, LUK, MTH, IFP, FLG, SDF, SNA, SRQ, TYS, BHM, MSN, CVG, MLI, MKE, AGS, CMI, JAC, DSM, SUU, BED, CZM, SUA, TRM, NAS, CLE, FCA, NUQ, TEB, CHS, PBI, RDU, STS, PDX, SMF, YYC, SJC, QRO, MRY, PLS, YYZ, SJO, STT, GDL, IAH, ANC, FLL, MSY, HOU, STL, ELP, MDW, ORD, MEX, ATL, DEN, MCI, BNA, LTN, LAX, SAN, MTY, SLC, SEA, LAS, CLT, MSP, PHX, DTW, BWI, TPA, MCO, SFO, MIA, IAD, JFK, PHL, EWR, CUN, DCA, BOS, SLP, SGR, CXO, SUS, MKC and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SAT to DFW 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.
American Airlines operates the DFW-SAT shuttle from Terminal A, B, C, or D depending on the slot. Most San Antonio departures use Terminal A or B. Check the gate assignment the day before because DFW reassigns gates frequently for short-haul regional jets. Skylink connects all terminals airside at DFW, so arriving in the wrong terminal is manageable with 20 minutes.
Southwest Airlines operates nonstop Dallas Love Field (DAL) to San Antonio (SAT) service, which is a separate city-pair from DFW. From DFW itself, American has effectively exclusive nonstop coverage on DFW-SAT. Southwest does not fly DFW. Frontier and Spirit serve SAT from other Texas cities but not from DFW nonstop.
San Antonio is 275 miles south of DFW via I-35. Drive time is 4 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic, with Austin corridor congestion adding 30-60 minutes on weekday afternoons. The flight is 55 minutes block-to-block. Door-to-door, flying saves 2-3 hours but adds the cost premium. The drive is common for travelers with checked bags or those departing from the DFW suburbs near I-35.
DFW to SAT Route Overview
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Antonio is a short-haul intrastate route operated almost exclusively by American Airlines, given DFW's status as an American fortress hub. Flight time is 55 minutes. American fields 12-16 daily round trips using 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145s operated by American Eagle and 76-seat Embraer 175s operated by PSA Airlines or Envoy. The route is operationally driven by business travel and connecting feed from DFW's international terminals to San Antonio's medical, military, and tourism economy.
Connection and Operational Patterns
San Antonio International has two terminals (A and B) with no airside connection; arriving passengers must exit and re-enter for any terminal change. The airport is 13 km north of downtown and lacks rail service; VIA Metropolitan Transit bus routes take 45-60 minutes to downtown, while taxis and rideshare run 20-30 minutes. DFW is the only major hub with meaningful nonstop frequency to SAT. Passengers from Houston, Austin, or other Texas cities often connect through DFW to reach SAT rather than driving. The corridor sees elevated cancellation rates during North Texas ice events in January-February, which ground the regional jet fleet at DFW.