Zacatecas to San Antonio (ZCL–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 6 hubs
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 10m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to San Antonio flights
MEX Mexico City 6h 14m AMLA AMF9VB Mexico City (MEX) to San Antonio flights
MDW Chicago 9h 14m F9Y4 EJAKOWWN Chicago (MDW) to San Antonio flights
LAX Los Angeles 16h 38m F9Y4 AAAFCI Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio flights
GDL Guadalajara 26h 2m Y4 F9Y4 Guadalajara (GDL) to San Antonio flights
MTY Monterrey ~3h 39m VB Monterrey (MTY) to San Antonio flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Zacatecas to San Antonio
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 528 mi 2h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

ZCL–SAT had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 528 miles in 2h 5m.

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop ZCL–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AA American Airlines 1 Oneworld
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AA (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ZCL to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
198
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
ZCL → SAT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
50%
Return
SAT → ZCL
0%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Zacatecas

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric ZCL→SAT AGU→SAT SLP→SAT
Distance from ZCL 86 mi 120 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 1 6
Flight time 2h 5m 2h 38m 1h 37m
Airports within 200 miles of ZCL with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
San Antonio is 1 hour ahead of Zacatecas.
ZCL: CST · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Zacatecas, it's 7:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
528 mi / 849 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Mexican passport holders need a B1/B2 visa to enter the United States. The visa is obtained through a US embassy or consulate and requires an in-person interview. B1/B2 visas are typically issued for 10 years with stays of up to 6 months per entry.

For land crossings within the border zone, a Border Crossing Card (BCC) is an alternative. The BCC costs USD 185 and is valid for 10 years. It allows entry up to 25 miles from the border in Texas and California, or 55 miles in New Mexico and Arizona. Travel by air or beyond the border zone requires a full B1/B2 visa with a valid passport.

ZCL–SAT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Zacatecas to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance528 mi / 849 km
Flight time2h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ZCL
IATA / ICAOZCL / MMZC
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Elevation7,141 ft / 2,177 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ZCL to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport to San Antonio International Airport take about 2h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 528 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from ZCL to SAT: American Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 5m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dallas Fort Worth, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Chicago Midway.
San Antonio is 1 hour ahead of Zacatecas.
Nearby alternatives include AGU, SLP and GDL. 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 ZCL to SAT

General Leobardo C. Ruiz International Airport (ZCL) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) had nonstop service from American Airlines, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

ZCL to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ZCL to SAT is about 2 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 528 miles (849 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dallas Fort Worth, Mexico City Benito Juárez and Chicago Midway. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Aguascalientes (AGU), San Luis Potosí (SLP) and Guadalajara (GDL).