San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth (SAT–DFW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth
10 carriers, 337 flights/week nonstop.
10 Airlines
337 Flights/wk
247 mi
1h 6m nonstop
78 1-stop hubs
SAT–DFW is served by 10 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways lead the route. The flight covers 247 miles in approximately 1h 6m. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Carriers on this route
Airline Landscape
All carriers operating nonstop SAT–DFW service, compared side by side.
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
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| AA American Airlines | 139 | 319, 320, 321, 738, A21N, E75 | 1h06-1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 76 | 319, 320, 321, 738, CR9 | 1h17-1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 76 | 319, 320, 321, 738, E75 | 1h17-1h37 | Oneworld | – | |
| IB Iberia | 22 | 321, CR9, E75 | 1h15-1h22 | Oneworld | – | |
| GF Gulf Air | 21 | 320, 321 | 1h17-1h24 | – | – | |
| AY Finnair | 7 | 321 | 1h17 | Oneworld | – | |
| FJ Fiji Airways | 3 | 319 | 1h21 | Oneworld | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | 1h10 | Star Alliance | – |
Aircraft on this route
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAT to DFW direction.
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12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
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54
Nonstop flights
337
Outbound / wk
340
Return / wk
Connections
Connection Landscape
Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to DFW.
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One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
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Fastest
~30h
Longest
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Two-Stop Connections
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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
SAT → DFW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
Return
DFW → SAT
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Arriving
42%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots.
SAT delays → DFW delays →
Alternatives
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from San Antonio
Nearby airports with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
| Metric | SAT→DFW | AUS→DFW | GRK→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAT | – | 67 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 10 | 13 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 337 | 388 | 100 |
| Flight time | 1h 6m | 0h 36m | 1h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Austin (AUS) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Fort Cavazos (GRK) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights · Corpus Christi (CRP) to Dallas-Fort Worth flights
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
Know before you go
Travel Essentials
Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
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Dallas-Fort Worth is 0 hours
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San Antonio.
SAT: MDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
SAT: MDT · DFW: MDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Distance & Flight Time
247 mi / 398 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 6m to 1h 37m.
Getting from DFW
DART Orange Line runs to downtown Dallas (50 min, $3). TEXRail reaches downtown Fort Worth in 55 minutes ($2.50). Taxis and ride-shares cost $25–45 to either city center.Rental car facilities are at the south end. All terminals connect via the free Skylink train; this is an airside-only connection, so you must clear security first to use it.
Dallas-Fort Worth Climate
Hot continental climate. Summers are intensely hot (35–40°C) with little rain. Winters are mild (3–12°C) but ice storms hit 2–3 times per year, causing major airport disruptions.
Spring (March–May) brings severe thunderstorms and tornado risk that regularly ground flights. Fall is the best travel window with moderate temperatures and low storm frequency.
Facts
SAT–DFW Quick Facts
Key statistics for the San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth route.
Route details
Distance247 mi / 398 km
Flight time1h 6m to 1h 37m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)10
Weekly flights337 out / 340 return
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: 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 SAT to DFW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport take approximately 1h 6m to 1h 37m. The route covers 247 miles.
10 airlines operate nonstop service: American Airlines, Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, Finnair, British Airways, Delta Air Lines, Fiji Airways, Gulf Air, Iberia and United Airlines.
There are approximately 337 nonstop flights per week from SAT to DFW. The return direction has about 340 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ADS, AUS, GRK, SJT, OKC, MEM, SAF, LFT, LBB, SWO, MTJ, TUS, CID, MFE, GPT, ASE, EGE, SCF, TYS, GUC, PVR, SDF, RIL, JAC, PBI, RNO, BZN, FLG, SAV, PIE, BUR, PLS, BCT, YYZ, PHL, SJC, CRP, CUN, IAD, IAH, SFO, KOA, DCA, HOU, MIA, STL, ELP, MSP, MTY, FLL, MSY, SAN, CLT, DEN, PHX, BNA, ORD, SEA, ATL, MCI, MEX, MCO, LAS, DTW, GDL, MLM, SLC, BWI, MDW, TPA, LAX, EWR, TUL, BOS, ECP, SGR, SLP and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from DFW to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.
The 275-mile drive on I-35 takes 4–5 hours in normal traffic. Given the short block time of 45 minutes by air and the time required for airport processing at both ends, driving is competitive for travelers whose origin and destination are not near the airports. Flying primarily serves passengers connecting onward from DFW on single-ticket itineraries with checked baggage.
American Airlines operates SAT–DFW from its hub terminals (primarily A, B, C, and D), which are all connected by the Skylink automated train within DFW. Since American operates the route as an intra-Texas feeder, SAT arrivals land into the same terminal complex as American's long-haul departures, making connections to transcontinental or international flights logistically simple.
The San Antonio–Dallas corridor sits in North America's Tornado Alley, with peak severe weather risk from March through June. Both SAT and DFW can experience ground stops during active supercell thunderstorm events. Spring afternoon flights carry higher delay risk during severe weather outbreaks. DFW is also susceptible to ice storms from the north in January–February, which can cause multi-hour departure delays.
San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth: Intra-Texas Hub Feeder
The San Antonio–Dallas/Fort Worth route is a short intra-Texas segment operating primarily as a feeder into American Airlines' DFW hub complex. Four carriers serve 250 weekly departures on the 270-mile corridor, with American and its regional affiliates holding the dominant share given DFW's role as their primary hub. San Antonio International Airport serves as an origin for Texas business travelers, military personnel, and tourists connecting onward to American's broader network.
San Antonio's Traffic Profile
San Antonio is home to four major military installations: Fort Sam Houston, Lackland Air Force Base, Randolph Air Force Base, and Camp Bullis. These generate significant military travel demand on the SAT–DFW corridor for both official and personal travel. The city's tourism sector adds leisure demand that is partially seasonal. Corporate travel from the healthcare and financial services sectors provides consistent year-round volume on the route.