Raleigh/Durham to San Antonio (RDU–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.
RDU–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Mexicana, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,223 miles in approximately 3h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MX Mexicana | 2 | BCS3 | 3h15 | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 1 | – | 3h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Raleigh/Durham
| Metric | RDU→SAT | USA→SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from RDU | – | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 3 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 13m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 91% | – |
Travel Essentials
RDU: EDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Raleigh/Durham, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
No rail connection exists. GoTriangle Route 100 (RDU Express) runs from the Durham Station Transportation Center and downtown Raleigh to the airport for $2.25; takes 35–50 minutes but service is limited in the evenings and does not run all night.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown Raleigh: $20–30, 20–25 minutes. From Durham: $18–25, 15–20 minutes. Taxis: $30–40. Long-term parking from $7/day in Economy lots with shuttle service. I-40 provides direct access to both Raleigh and Durham.
RDU–SAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from RDU to SAT
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Mexicana, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
RDU to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from RDU to SAT is about 3 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,223 miles (1,968 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, William P. Hobby and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (USA).