Dallas-Fort Worth to San Antonio (DFW–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DFW–SAT is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Fiji Airways and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 247 miles in approximately 1h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | 108 | 319, 320, 738, E70, E75 | 0h59-1h13 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, G3, GF, IB, QF, QR, RJ | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | – | – | Oneworld | – | |
| AMF AMF | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Dallas-Fort Worth
| Metric | DFW→SAT | DAL→SAT | FTW→SAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DFW | – | 12 mi | 19 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 15 | 6 |
| Weekly flights | 298 | 116 | 1 |
| Flight time | 1h 8m | 0h 44m | 0h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 69% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DFW: CDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio.
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.
DFW–SAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.