Mexico City to San Antonio (MEX–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MEX–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris lead the route. The flight covers 699 miles in approximately 1h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Aeromexico | 7 | 38M | 1h13 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| VB Viva | 7 | 321 | 2h | – | – | – |
| Y4 Volaris Also: F9 | 7 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | F9 |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Mexico City
| Metric | MEX→SAT | TLC→SAT | QRO→SAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MEX | – | 33 mi | 109 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 28 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 13m | 1h 46m | 1h 50m |
Travel Essentials
MEX: CST · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Mexico City, it's 7:00 PM in San Antonio.
Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.
For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.
Mexico City Metro Line B runs from Buenavista station to Pantitlán, then transfer to Line 5 to Terminal Aérea (Terminal 1); total about 45–60 minutes (MXN$7). Metrobús Line 4 connects Buenavista to the airport more directly (MXN$12, 30–40 min). Both are safe and reliable for travelers with minimal luggage.Authorized airport taxis (Taxi Ejecutivo or TICO) must be purchased inside the terminal; do not take street taxis. Rates to the Zona Rosa/Centro are MXN$200–300. Uber is permitted from city to airport. The airport is just 5km from the Zócalo but traffic can make the journey 30–60 minutes.
MEX–SAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MEX to SAT
Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Aeromexico, Viva and Volaris. With 28 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MEX to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MEX to SAT ranges from 1 hours 13 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 699 miles (1,124 km). There are approximately 28 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 56 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via MLM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Toluca (TLC), Querétaro (QRO) and Morelia (MLM).