San Antonio to San Diego (SAT–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN2112
WN Southwest
738
6:05 AM
CDT TA
7:05 AM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN478
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 PM
CDT TA
7:35 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1676
WN Southwest
737
6:35 PM
CDT TA
7:35 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4173
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
CDT TA
8:15 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4109
WN Southwest
B38M
8:45 AM
PDT T1
1:30 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN157
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
PDT T1
1:30 PM
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4111
WN Southwest
7S7
7:35 PM
PDT T1
12:15 AM+1
CDT
2h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Antonio to San Diego
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,127 mi 3h nonstop -2h behind 81 1-stop hubs

SAT–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,127 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 14 737, 738, 7M8, 7S7 3h 67%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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 SAN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,940
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.

Other ways to reach San Diego from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric SAT→SAN AUS→SAN PDS→SAN
Distance from SAT 67 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 1
Weekly flights 14 74
Flight time 3h 2h 50m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Diego is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
SAT: CDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 4:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,127 mi / 1,814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m.

SAT–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,127 mi / 1,814 km
Flight time3h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 3h. The route covers 1,127 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SAT to SAN. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TRM, FTW, APA, LGB, PSP, BUR, JAC, EGE, RNO, MRY, AUS, ABQ, SAF, TUS, OKC, LVK, PVR, SJC, FCA, SNA, TUL, RST, OGD, BOI, MFE, BZN, MKE, STS, CMH, PDX, APF, SUA, RYY, SDF, BHM, PWK, CGF, IND, MMU, OPF, YYZ, HPN, PBI, TEB, BDL, MSY, IAD, KOA, LAX, IAH, SLC, ATL, ELP, DFW, SFO, PHL, LAS, STL, DEN, HOU, PHX, SEA, DAL, BNA, MSP, ORD, CLT, DTW, MCI, MDW, MIA, MCO, BWI, TPA, JFK, EWR, SGR, BOS, FLL and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from SAN to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS and PDS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SAN

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAT to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to SAN ranges from 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,127 miles (1,814 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 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 Piedras Negras (PDS).