Philadelphia to San Antonio (PHL–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Philadelphia to San Antonio
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,494 mi 4h 22m nonstop -2h behind 64 1-stop hubs

PHL–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,494 miles in approximately 4h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PHL–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines 1 – – 66% SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PHL to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
TME ~3h 48m TUL ~5h 25m ADS ~5h 38m HOU ~5h 55m MNZ ~6h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,457
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PHL → SAT
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
66%
Arriving
61%
Return
SAT → PHL
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. PHL delays → SAT delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Philadelphia

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric PHL→SAT ACY→SAT EWR→SAT
Distance from PHL – 46 mi 80 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 3
Weekly flights 1 1 26
Flight time 4h 22m 3h 40m 4h 19m
Departure OTP 66% – –
Atlantic City (ACY) to San Antonio flights · Newark (EWR) to San Antonio flights · Baltimore (BWI) to San Antonio flights
Airports within 200 miles of PHL with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Philadelphia, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 22m.
Getting to PHL

SEPTA Airport Line rail runs from Center City Philadelphia (30th Street, Suburban, Jefferson, and Market East stations) to the airport in 25–30 minutes ($8 each way). Trains run every 30 minutes from about 5am to midnight. I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway) and I-95 are both frequently congested, making the train a consistent choice for anyone based near a SEPTA station.

Ride-shares from Center City cost $20–35 and take 20–40 minutes. Taxis are metered and slightly more.

Facts

PHL–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Philadelphia to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Flight time4h 22m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: PHL
Full namePhiladelphia International Airport
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m
Destination: SAT
Full nameSan Antonio International Airport
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PHL to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Philadelphia International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 4h 22m. The route covers 1,494 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PHL to SAT. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TME, TUL, ADS, HOU, MNZ, MEM, TEB, ACY, YYZ, APF, ISM, TYS, SDF, CLE, OMA, RDU, MKC, SRQ, NAS, RIL, DCA, PBI, SAV, JAC, ASE, PLS, SNA, SJC, STT, CHS, MSY, MIA, ATL, DTW, ORD, MDW, STL, CUN, MSP, IAD, CLT, MCO, IAH, DFW, BNA, FLL, DEN, DAL, EWR, TPA, MCI, BOS, LAS, SAN, PHX, LAX, SFO, SEA, MEX, JFK, SLC, SEZ, HCR and BWI. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Philadelphia.
Yes, return flights from SAT to PHL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ACY, EWR and BWI. 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 PHL to SAT

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PHL to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PHL to SAT ranges from 4 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,404 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Atlantic City (ACY), Newark (EWR) and Baltimore (BWI).