San Antonio to Los Angeles (SAT–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SAT–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,208 miles in approximately 3h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 116 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, CI, LA, LY, SK, VS | 26 | 319 | 3h17-3h20 | SkyTeam | AF, CI, LA, LY, SK, VS | |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS, JL, QF | 21 | E75, E75L | 3h23-3h32 | Oneworld | AS, JL, QF | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 8 | 737, 7M8, B38M | 3h12-3h20 | – | – | |
| TWY TWY | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
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 | 4 | 28 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 115 | 395 | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 12m | 3h 15m | 3h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
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, TWY and Southwest Airlines. With 115 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SAT to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SAT to LAX ranges from 3 hours 12 minutes to 3 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,208 miles (1,945 km). There are approximately 115 weekly flights outbound and 102 return, totaling 217 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
116 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via SCF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).