San Francisco to San Antonio (SFO–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SFO–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and SkyWest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,480 miles in approximately 3h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 106 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, NZ | 21 | E75L, E7W | 3h20-3h52 | Star Alliance | AC, NZ | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| OO SkyWest Airlines | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Antonio from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→SAT | SJC→SAT | STS→SAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 30 mi | 66 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 3h 20m | 4h 10m | 3h 18m |
| Departure OTP | 38% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 8:00 PM in San Antonio.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to SAT
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, SkyWest Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to SAT ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes to 3 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,480 miles (2,382 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 36 return, totaling 78 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
106 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).