Dulles to San Antonio (IAD–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,360 mi airlines 37/wk
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Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 8h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AC3796cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
8:15 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1789+1
UA United
7M9
8:15 AM
EDT
11:03 AM
CDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA3997
UA United
E75L
8:20 AM
EDT
11:20 AM
CDT
4h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4047
UA United
E7W
8:25 AM
EDT
11:11 AM
CDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3824cs
AC Air Canada
737
5:55 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8975cs
SN Lynx Air
73G
5:55 PM
EDT
8:40 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1869+3
UA United
739
6:50 PM
EDT
9:35 PM
CDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA471+1
UA United
7M8
7:00 AM
CDT TB
11:21 AM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3745cs
AC Air Canada
73G
7:15 AM
CDT TB
11:36 AM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC3795cs
AC Air Canada
E7W
11:56 AM
CDT TB
4:28 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8976cs
SN Lynx Air
E7W
11:56 AM
CDT TB
4:28 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4063
UA United
E7W
12:01 PM
CDT TB
4:42 PM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA4017
UA United
E75L
12:09 PM
CDT TB
4:41 PM
EDT
3h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2250+3
UA United
739
12:09 PM
CDT TB
4:30 PM
EDT
3h 21m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to San Antonio
2 carriers, 37 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 37 Flights/wk 1,360 mi 2h 54m nonstop -1h behind 133 1-stop hubs

IAD–SAT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 1,360 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 133 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: AC, SN 15 739, 7M9, E75L, E7W 3h45-4h 86% Star Alliance AC, SN
DL Delta Air Lines 0 86% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – AC
739 Boeing 737-900 – UA
73G Boeing 737-700 – SN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (15 flights/wk, 100%)
SkyTeam: DL (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to SAT direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
37
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
133
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,832
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.

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric IAD→SAT DCA→SAT BWI→SAT
Distance from IAD 23 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2 1
Weekly flights 37 8 12
Flight time 2h 54m 4h 12m 3h 45m
Departure OTP 86%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,360 mi / 2,189 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 54m to 4h 0m.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

IAD–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,360 mi / 2,189 km
Flight time2h 54m to 4h
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights37 out / 37 return
1-stop connections133 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 2h 54m to 4h. The route covers 1,360 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 37 nonstop flights per week from IAD to SAT. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, TME, NEW, ADS, FTY, RYY, ECP, CRP, FTW, EFD, PWA, DPA, MLB, OMA, ISM, MDW, MDD, DAL, OKC, PWK, HOU, UGN, ACY, CHA, SAV, IND, TYR, TTN, SGR, LUK, DAY, CHO, AGS, DUJ, CKB, TEB, SOP, ORL, CXO, BED, DCA, OPF, OUN, NAS, RST, UST, APA, BCT, AFW, APF, TYS, CVG, MSN, SDF, ROW, NTR, BHM, DAB, SRQ, CLE, CMI, PHF, MAF, MEM, MLI, MKE, ASE, TLC, RDU, SUS, MTH, RNH, TUS, BJC, CHS, FCM, PBI, SCF, SJD, ELP, DSM, SUA, MKC, RIL, PVR, SNA, PLS, JAC, NUQ, STS, YYC, PDX, SJC, MVW, SMF, MRY, FLL, STT, SJO, YYZ, MIA, DTW, ANC, MSY, IAH, ORD, MSP, CLT, ATL, DFW, BNA, MEX, PHL, STL, SLC, LTN, TPA, SAN, MCO, EWR, DEN, LAX, MCI, SEA, LAS, JFK, BOS, SFO, PHX, CUN, JWN, BIV and HCR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from SAT to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, BWI and CHO. 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 IAD to SAT

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. With 37 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

IAD to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SAT ranges from 2 hours 54 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,360 miles (2,189 km). There are approximately 37 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 74 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

133 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).