What percentage of Los Angeles to San Antonio flights are direct?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 11.4% of flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio were direct. For travelers opting for connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that the majority of routes between these two cities typically involve at least one layover. Direct flights are less common on this route.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

The typical direct flight time from Los Angeles to San Antonio is 5 hours and 48 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to 6 hours and 34 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 1945 kilometers. Travelers should account for these durations when planning their journey.

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

Historically, it has been cheaper to fly with a layover from Los Angeles to San Antonio. Connecting flights had a median price of $384 across the trailing quarter. Direct flights, however, were significantly more expensive, with a median price of $592. This represents a premium of 54% for choosing a direct route. Only about 12.8% of flights on this route were direct.

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Los Angeles to San Antonio: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Right now, only 3% of recent fares from Los Angeles to San Antonio are classified as a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, fares typically range from $259–$592, with a median of $414. Current fares are below the typical level, suggesting a potentially opportune time to book.

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio is typically in August, when the median fare is $315. Other cost-effective months include December, with a median fare of $336, and September, where the median fare is $346. New deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to San Antonio takes about 5h 48m, including connections. Given that only 11.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, most itineraries connect at least once. When flights do involve connections, the median number of stopovers is 2.

The route from Los Angeles to San Antonio covers a distance of 1945 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, offering a balance between shorter domestic trips and longer international travel.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Regular price: $207 - $361

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio is between $207 and $361. The current lowest deal is $193 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 7.

now $193

Low $207

High $361

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio is August, with a median price of $287. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $954. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $287

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $954

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Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

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Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

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Frontier Airlines

$467

$422

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$414

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$413

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

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LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$428

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

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LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$402

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

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LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$407

One-way

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2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$448 → $377

16%

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$261 → $193

26%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$442 → $377

15%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$439 → $377

14%

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Los Angeles - San Antonio route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to San Antonio are below the typical level at $193.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio, with a median price of $315.

⏱️ Flight duration

5h 48m is the typical flight time

The typical flight duration from Los Angeles to San Antonio is 5h 48m for nonstop flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 88.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio appear frequently.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$187

San Antonio main airports to arrive at

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to San Antonio.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Airports nearby San Antonio used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international hub with extensive flight networks, offering more flight options.

📍 ~120 km from San Antonio (reachable by car, but expect heavy traffic on I-35).

💸 Flights from ~$170

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Antonio

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $327. Booking within 0-6 days of departure, however, saw average prices rise significantly to $1017. Prices for flights booked 60+ days out were around $373, indicating that booking too far in advance may not offer the lowest fares.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio was considered to be $259. The median price for this route during the same 90-day period was $414. Prices typically ranged up to $592 for the higher end of fares. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices at or below the $259 threshold.

Historically, August has shown the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, with a median price of $315. December also offered relatively low fares, with a median price of $336. September had a median price of $346, making it another more affordable option for travelers. These months tend to be cheaper compared to the annual median price of $414 for this route.

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Los Angeles to San Antonio: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Regular price: $207 - $361

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio is between $207 and $361. The current lowest deal is $193 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 4-Nov 7.

now $193

Low $207

High $361

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio

August

Cheapest

Flights from $287

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $954

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$467

$422

One-way

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$461

$414

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$468

$413

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$428

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$442

$402

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$449

$407

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

2 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 21

$448 → $377

16%

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$261 → $193

26%

3 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 22

$442 → $377

15%

4 nights

Sep 19 - Sep 23

$439 → $377

14%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Los Angeles - San Antonio route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Los Angeles to San Antonio are below the typical level at $193.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio, with a median price of $315.

⏱️ Flight duration

5h 48m is the typical flight time

The typical flight duration from Los Angeles to San Antonio is 5h 48m for nonstop flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 88.6% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio appear frequently.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good option for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$187

San Antonio main airports to arrive at

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International Airport is a convenient arrival point for flights to San Antonio.

📍 ~12 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$195

Airports nearby San Antonio used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

Austin–Bergstrom International is a major international hub with extensive flight networks, offering more flight options.

San Antonio, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Antonio

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Los Angeles to San Antonio: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Los Angeles - San Antonio route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically cheapest

5h 48m is the typical flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

San Antonio main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Antonio used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Antonio

Best Elite deals to San Antonio

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Oct 27

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Oct 09

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Antonio

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

What percentage of Los Angeles to San Antonio flights are direct?

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

Is it cheaper to fly direct or with a layover from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

Related routes

More routes from Los Angeles

Flights to San Antonio from other cities

Los Angeles to San Antonio: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to San Antonio

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Los Angeles - San Antonio route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically cheapest

5h 48m is the typical flight time

Connecting flights are dominant

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

San Antonio main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Antonio used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Antonio

Best Elite deals to San Antonio

Oct 31

Oct 03

Oct 27

Nov 02

Oct 09

Oct 16

Dec 08

Nov 03

Oct 25

Dec 04

Oct 06

Nov 09

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Antonio

When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

How much should a flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio?