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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN2112
WN Southwest
7M8
6:10 AM
MDT TA
7:10 AM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4379
WN Southwest
B38M
6:45 AM
MDT TA
7:55 AM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN349
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 PM
MDT TA
7:30 PM
PDT
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1676
WN Southwest
7S7
6:35 PM
MDT TA
7:35 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4173
WN Southwest
7M8
7:15 PM
MDT TA
8:15 PM
PDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4109
WN Southwest
7S7
8:40 AM
PDT T1
1:25 PM
MDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1599
WN Southwest
7S7
8:50 AM
PDT T1
1:40 PM
MDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4111
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 PM
PDT T1
11:20 PM
MDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4376
WN Southwest
7M8
8:22 PM
PDT T1
1:07 AM+1
MDT
3h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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San Antonio to San Diego
1 carrier, 26 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 26 Flights/wk 1,127 mi 3h nonstop -1h behind 51 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, 51 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 26 7M8, 7S7, B38M 3h-3h10 65%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (26 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
26
Outbound / wk
26
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,802
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
65%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
65%
Arriving
96%
Return
SAN → SAT
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
63%
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
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights 26 90
Flight time 3h 1h 26m
Departure OTP 65%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Diego is 1 hour behind San Antonio.
SAT: MDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 5:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
1,127 mi / 1,814 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 0m to 3h 10m.

SAT–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance1,127 mi / 1,814 km
Flight time3h to 3h 10m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights26 out / 26 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 to 3h 10m. The route covers 1,127 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 26 nonstop flights per week from SAT to SAN. The return direction has about 26 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SCF, TUS, EGE, RNO, AUS, LVK, JAC, SJC, BZN, PVR, STS, SDF, SUA, APF, PBI, YYZ, DCA, PHL, MSY, TPA, LAX, KOA, IAH, SFO, ELP, LAS, MSP, IAD, DFW, PHX, ATL, HOU, DEN, DAL, SLC, MIA, DTW, ORD, BNA, STL, MCI, MCO, CLT, MDW, BWI, SEA, FLL, BOS, EWR, SGR and JFK. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 1 hour 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. 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 26 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 to 3 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,127 miles (1,814 km). There are approximately 26 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 52 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 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).