New York to San Antonio (JFK–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,585 mi airlines 16/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
DL1166
DL Delta
738
7:54 AM
EDT T4
11:28 AM
MDT
5h 34m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3779
AM Aeromexi
738
8:00 AM
EDT T4
11:30 AM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL927
DL Delta
319
5:59 PM
EDT T4
9:29 PM
MDT
4h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3203
AM Aeromexi
319
6:00 PM
EDT T4
9:32 PM
MDT
4h 32m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4210
AM Aeromexi
738
12:55 PM
MDT TA
5:45 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2192
AF Air France
738
12:55 PM
MDT TA
5:45 PM
EDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM4412
AM Aeromexi
738
1:15 PM
MDT TA
6:14 PM
EDT
3h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1166
DL Delta
319
4:00 PM
MDT TA
9:02 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New York to San Antonio
3 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 1,585 mi 4h 30m nonstop -2h behind 47 1-stop hubs

JFK–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,585 miles in approximately 4h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 47 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JFK–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 8 319, 738 4h30-4h32 80% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 8 319, 738 4h30-5h34 80% SkyTeam
AF Air France 1 80% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AM, DL
738 Boeing 737-800 – AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (17 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, JFK to SAT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JFK to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
47
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,477
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
JFK → SAT
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAT → JFK
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from New York

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric JFK→SAT TEB→SAT EWR→SAT
Distance from JFK 21 mi 21 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 2 3
Weekly flights 16 1 26
Flight time 4h 30m 4h 34m 4h 19m
Departure OTP 80%
Airports within 200 miles of JFK with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New York, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,585 mi / 2,551 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 30m to 5h 34m.
Getting to JFK

The AirTrain connects JFK to the NYC subway and Long Island Rail Road at Jamaica Station (Howard Beach is the other connection point). Subway fare plus AirTrain totals $9.25 from midtown Manhattan; allow 60–75 minutes. LIRR from Penn Station takes 25–30 minutes to Jamaica, then 8–10 minutes on AirTrain; total fare around $10–15 depending on time of day.Taxis from Manhattan to JFK are a flat rate of $70 plus tolls and tip ($85–95 all-in). Ride-shares cost $45–80 depending on traffic and time of day. A dedicated express rail (JFK Connect) has been proposed but does not exist yet.

JFK–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New York to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,585 mi / 2,551 km
Flight time4h 30m to 5h 34m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights16 out / 26 return
1-stop connections47 hubs
Origin: JFK
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr63.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JFK to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 4h 30m to 5h 34m. The route covers 1,585 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from JFK to SAT. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, PHL, TEB, AFW, YYZ, DAL, APF, CLE, SRQ, PBI, NAS, SAV, PLS, SNA, SJC, STT, SJO, MIA, RDU, CHS, MSY, TPA, ATL, DTW, CLT, SLC, MCO, IAH, IAD, BNA, FLL, DFW, ORD, LAS, MSP, SAN, DEN, MEX, LAX, PHX, BOS, SFO, DCA, MCI, SEA, EWR and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind New York.
Yes, return flights from SAT to JFK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TEB, EWR and ACY. 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 JFK to SAT

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

JFK to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JFK to SAT ranges from 4 hours 30 minutes to 5 hours 34 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,585 miles (2,551 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

47 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Teterboro (TEB), Newark (EWR) and Atlantic City (ACY).