San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth (SAT–DFW) — 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.
SAT–DFW is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 247 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, AY, BA, FJ, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | 140 | 319, 320, 738, CR7, E70, E75 | 0h58-1h26 | Oneworld | AS, AY, BA, FJ, GF, IB, JL, QF, QR, RJ | |
| AM Aeromexico | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 0 | – | – | Star Alliance | – | |
| Y4 Volaris | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Dallas-Fort Worth from San Antonio
| Metric | SAT→DFW | AUS→DFW | VCT→DFW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAT | – | 67 mi | 105 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 7 | 28 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 352 | 402 | – |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 5m | 0h 52m |
| Departure OTP | 87% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAT: CDT · DFW: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 6:00 PM in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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.
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.
SAT–DFW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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.