San Francisco to San Antonio (SFO–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
UA5417
UA United
E7W
9:12 AM
PDT T3
2:58 PM
MDT
3h 46m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5345
UA United
E75L
1:00 PM
PDT T3
6:37 PM
MDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4347
AC Air Canada
E7W
4:22 PM
PDT T3
9:59 PM
MDT
3h 37m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6036
UA United
E7W
5:15 PM
PDT T3
10:25 PM
MDT
4h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5662
UA United
E7W
11:10 PM
PDT T3
5:00 AM+1
MDT
3h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA5657
UA United
E7W
6:12 AM
MDT TB
8:27 AM
PDT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC4201
AC Air Canada
E7W
6:13 AM
MDT TB
8:38 AM
PDT
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA6029
UA United
E75L
6:13 AM
MDT TB
8:38 AM
PDT
4h 25m
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 Francisco to San Antonio
3 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,480 mi 3h 37m nonstop +1h ahead 59 1-stop hubs

SFO–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,480 miles in approximately 3h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 59 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 20 E75L, E7W 3h37-4h10 35% Star Alliance
AC Air Canada 7 E7W 3h37 35% Star Alliance
OO SkyWest Airlines 1 35%
Aircraft on this route
E75L Embraer E175 Long Wing – UA
E7W Embraer E175 – AC, UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC + UA (27 flights/wk, 96%)
Unaffiliated: OO (1 flights/wk, 4%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to SAT direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
59
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,309
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
SFO → SAT
35%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
35%
Arriving
100%
Return
SAT → SFO
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
94%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric SFO→SAT SJC→SAT STS→SAT
Distance from SFO 30 mi 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1 1
Weekly flights 27 1
Flight time 3h 37m 3h 6m 3h 59m
Departure OTP 35%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
San Antonio is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
SFO: PDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 7:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,480 mi / 2,382 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 37m to 4h 10m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,480 mi / 2,382 km
Flight time3h 37m to 4h 10m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights27 out / 19 return
1-stop connections59 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 3h 37m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,480 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SFO to SAT. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TME, TUL, SJC, SNA, HOU, APA, ASE, RIL, OKC, BJC, TUS, JAC, MEM, MRY, MTY, CMI, TYS, APF, YYZ, CLE, PBI, TEB, PHL, SJO, BNA, SLC, STL, SAN, DEN, LAX, ATL, MIA, DFW, LAS, MSY, PHX, IAH, BWI, DAL, MEX, MDW, IAD, MSP, TPA, MCO, JFK, ORD, DTW, CLT, BOS, EWR, FLL, SEA, RDU, MCI, CUN, GDL, SEZ and DCA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 1 hour ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from SAT to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SJC, STS and MRY. 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 SFO to SAT

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SFO to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to SAT ranges from 3 hours 37 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,480 miles (2,382 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 46 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

59 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TME. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Jose (SJC), Santa Rosa (STS) and Monterey (MRY).