San Antonio to Philadelphia (SAT–PHL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,494 mi airlines charter/private 32/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 14 flights Verified 51m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
AA1241
AA American
319
7:05 AM
CDT
11:48 AM
EDT
3h 43m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3293
AA American
319
7:23 AM
CDT TB
12:04 PM
EDT
3h 41m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA711
AA American
319
1:45 PM
CDT
6:33 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2689
QR Qatar
319
1:45 PM
CDT
6:33 PM
EDT
3h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2489
AA American
319
2:10 PM
CDT TB
6:55 PM
EDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2362
QR Qatar
319
2:12 PM
CDT
6:54 PM
EDT
3h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2489
AA American
319
11:05 AM
EDT TB
1:50 PM
CDT
3h 45m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA3301
AA American
319
5:45 PM
EDT
8:46 PM
CDT
4h 1m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2316
QR Qatar
319
5:54 PM
EDT
8:57 PM
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AA2058
AA American
319
5:54 PM
EDT
8:57 PM
CDT
4h 3m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2301
QR Qatar
319
5:54 PM
EDT
8:57 PM
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2218
QR Qatar
319
5:54 PM
EDT
8:57 PM
CDT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2582
QR Qatar
319
6:32 PM
EDT
9:38 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QR2201
QR Qatar
319
6:32 PM
EDT
9:38 PM
CDT
4h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DAL Dallas 5h 5m LBQLXJWN WN Dallas (DAL) to Philadelphia flights
BNA Nashville 5h 9m WN AAEIQR Nashville (BNA) to Philadelphia flights
STL St Louis 5h 12m WN AAEIIB St Louis (STL) to Philadelphia flights
IAH Houston 5h 20m ACCMEK AABAEI Houston (IAH) to Philadelphia flights
MDW Chicago 5h 20m WN WN Chicago (MDW) to Philadelphia flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 27m AFAMDL AAAFAM Atlanta (ATL) to Philadelphia flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 28m AAASAY AAAYBA Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Philadelphia flights
DTW Detroit 5h 34m AFAMDL AAAFAM Detroit (DTW) to Philadelphia flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 34m AABA AAASBA Charlotte (CLT) to Philadelphia flights
RDU Raleigh/Durham 5h 39m MX AAASBA Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Philadelphia flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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San Antonio to Philadelphia
2 carriers, 32 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,494 mi 3h 43m nonstop +1h ahead

SAT–PHL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Qatar Airways lead the route. The flight covers 1,494 miles in approximately 3h 43m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–PHL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 28 319 3h41-3h48 100% Oneworld
QR Qatar Airways 3 319 3h42-3h48 100% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AA, QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA + QR (31 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SAT to PHL direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
32
Outbound / wk
30
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to PHL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,534
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SAT → PHL
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
91%
Return
PHL → SAT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
25%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → PHL delays →

Other ways to reach Philadelphia from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Philadelphia International Airport.
Metric SAT→PHL AUS→PHL
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 12
Weekly flights 32 77
Flight time 3h 43m 3h 23m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Philadelphia International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · PHL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 7:00 PM in Philadelphia.
Distance & Flight Time
1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 43m gate to gate.
Getting from PHL

SEPTA Airport Line from the terminal to Center City takes 25–30 minutes ($8). Trains run every 30 minutes (5am to midnight) to 30th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations; all with connections to the subway and regional rail network. Buy tickets at platform machines.Taxis to Center City cost $28–35 (flat rate). Ride-shares to Center City run $22–35. For New York City, the Bolt Bus and Greyhound stop near 30th Street Station, or take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station (connecting from 30th Street). Amtrak also departs 30th Street Station for New York in 65 minutes.

Philadelphia Climate

Humid continental climate on the Delaware River. Winters (December–March) are cold (−2 to 5°C) with snow and ice. Philadelphia sits in the I-95 "snow corridor" and receives significant nor'easter snowfall several times per winter. PHL has solid de-icing capacity, but major storms cause multi-hour and multi-day disruptions.

Summers are hot and humid (28–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause frequent delays June through August. Spring and fall are transitional with variable conditions. Fog along the Delaware is occasional in fall and early winter mornings.

SAT–PHL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Philadelphia route.
Route details
Distance1,494 mi / 2,404 km
Flight time3h 43m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights32 out / 30 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: PHL
IATA / ICAOPHL / KPHL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr30.2M
Elevation36 ft / 11 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to PHL flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport take about 3h 43m gate to gate. The route covers 1,494 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from SAT to PHL: American Airlines and Qatar Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Love Field, Nashville and St. Louis Lambert.
Philadelphia is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from PHL to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from SAT to PHL

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines and Qatar Airways. With 32 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAT to PHL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to PHL is about 3 hours 43 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,494 miles (2,404 km). There are approximately 32 weekly flights outbound and 30 return, totaling 62 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Love Field, Nashville and St. Louis Lambert. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).