San Antonio to Los Angeles (SAT–LAX) — 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–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,208 miles in approximately 3h 5m. 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, JL, QF, QR | 14 | E75, E75L | 3h18-3h20 | Oneworld | AS, JL, QF, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, CI, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | 13 | 319, 738 | 3h01-3h05 | SkyTeam | AF, CI, KE, LA, LY, MU, SK, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 11 | 738, 73H, 7M8 | 2h47-3h05 | – | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from San Antonio
| Metric | SAT→LAX | AUS→LAX | GRK→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SAT | – | 67 mi | 113 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 31 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 122 | 370 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 2h 26m | 3h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SAT: CDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 4:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
SAT–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SAT to LAX
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and SkyWest Airlines. With 122 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAT to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAT to LAX is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,208 miles (1,945 km). There are approximately 122 weekly flights outbound and 101 return, totaling 223 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via El Paso, Phoenix Sky Harbor and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS), Fort Cavazos (GRK) and College Station (CLL).