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

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1,127 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
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Flight Schedule 9 flights Verified 18m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN3545
WN Southwest
73H
6:15 AM
CDT TA
7:05 AM
PDT
2h 50m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1146
WN Southwest
73H
6:20 AM
CDT TA
7:10 AM
PDT
2h 50m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4168
WN Southwest
73H
6:45 AM
CDT TA
7:35 AM
PDT
2h 50m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1907
WN Southwest
7S7
6:50 AM
CDT TA
7:40 AM
PDT
2h 50m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2675
WN Southwest
B38M
7:35 PM
CDT TA
8:20 PM
PDT
2h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1402
WN Southwest
7S7
8:10 PM
CDT TA
8:55 PM
PDT
2h 45m
60%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4718
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 AM
PDT T1
11:30 AM
CDT
3h
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2499
WN Southwest
738
9:10 AM
PDT T1
2:00 PM
CDT
2h 50m
36%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3530
WN Southwest
73H
10:03 PM
PDT T1
2:35 AM+1
CDT
2h 32m
36%
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
PHX Phoenix 4h 22m AAASTIV AAASBA Phoenix (PHX) to San Diego flights
ELP El Paso 4h 25m WN 2IEJAWN El Paso (ELP) to San Diego flights
LAS Las Vegas 4h 45m EJAF9WN ASDLEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to San Diego flights
LAX Los Angeles 4h 55m AAASCI AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to San Diego flights
HOU Houston 5h LXJWN WN Houston (HOU) to San Diego flights
DAL Dallas 5h 3m EJAJTLLBQ WN Dallas (DAL) to San Diego flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 11m AAASAY AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Diego flights
IAH Houston 5h 14m ACCMEK EKUA Houston (IAH) to San Diego flights
DEN Denver 5h 26m ACF9UA ACASCM Denver (DEN) to San Diego flights
SLC Salt Lake City 5h 42m AMDLKE AFAMAS Salt Lake City (SLC) to San Diego flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to San Diego
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,127 mi 2h 50m nonstop -2h behind

SAT–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,127 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 15 73H, 7S7, B38M 2h45-2h50 100%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (15 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
3
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
39
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,031
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 → SAN
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAN → SAT
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
75%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → SAN delays →

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 12 1
Weekly flights 15 56
Flight time 2h 50m 2h 50m 1h 31m
Departure OTP 100%
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 2h 50m gate to gate.

SAT–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,127 mi / 1,814 km
Flight time2h 50m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 2h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,127 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAT to SAN: Southwest Airlines.
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 Phoenix Sky Harbor, El Paso and Harry Reid.
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.
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 SAN

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAT to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to SAN is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,127 miles (1,814 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 29 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, El Paso and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS) and Piedras Negras (PDS).