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 flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This suggests that the majority of routes between these two cities typically involve at least one connection.

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

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio has a duration of 5 hours and 48 minutes, covering a distance of 1945 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 6 hours and 34 minutes. This difference accounts for the layover period and any additional travel time.

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

Historically, flying with a layover from Los Angeles to San Antonio has been more economical. The median price for connecting flights was $384, while direct flights had a median price of $592. This represents a premium of 54% for choosing a direct flight. Approximately 12.8% of flights on this route were direct in the trailing 90 days.

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2026-08-22 – 2026-08-25
LAX - San Antonio
75% AI deal score
$278
$194
Round trip
2026-08-17 – 2026-08-19
LAX - San Antonio
74% AI deal score
$286
$210
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2026-08-15 – 2026-08-19
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$210
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68% AI deal score
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2026-08-27 – 2026-08-31
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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 seeking 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 consider booking.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio? The data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $315. Following closely, December offers a median fare of $336, and September presents a median of $346. These months generally provide more budget-friendly options for this route.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to San Antonio takes approximately 5h 48m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent on stopovers. Only 11.4% of recent fares are for direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, meaning the vast majority of travelers will experience at least 2 connections.

The route from Los Angeles to San Antonio covers a distance of 1945 kilometers. This classifies it as a medium-haul journey, suitable for a variety of travel plans. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find suitable flights.

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

Regular price: $220 - $362

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 typically between $220 and $362. The current lowest deal is $194 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 25.

now $194

Low $220

High $362

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

Jan

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May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

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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

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$498

$367

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$492

$378

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$355

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$366

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$378

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$281

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 26 - Jul 27

$498 → $367

26%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$492 → $378

23%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$278 → $194

30%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$287 → $210

27%

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 $194.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio, with a median price of $287.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 5h 48m

The typical direct flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio takes 5h 48m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, making up 88.6% of recent fares.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $194

Frontier Airlines has a deal for $194 from Los Angeles to San Antonio, found on Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio.

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

💸 Flights from ~$224

San Antonio main airports to arrive at

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~12 km from San Antonio (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$224

Airports nearby San Antonio used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$135

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Antonio

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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 generally sees a significantly higher average price of $1017. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 7-13 days out averaging around $809.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio was considered to be $259 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $414. Travelers could expect to pay around $592 for flights at the 75th percentile of prices.

Historically, August has shown to be one of the cheapest months for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, with a median price of $315. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $336. The annual median price for this route is $414, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.

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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: $220 - $362

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 typically between $220 and $362. The current lowest deal is $194 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 22-Aug 25.

now $194

Low $220

High $362

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

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$498

$367

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$492

$378

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$355

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$394

$366

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$378

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - San Antonio

Los Angeles (LAX) - San Antonio (SAT)

Frontier Airlines

$288

$281

One-way

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

1 night

Jul 26 - Jul 27

$498 → $367

26%

3 nights

Jul 27 - Jul 30

$492 → $378

23%

3 nights

Aug 22 - Aug 25

$278 → $194

30%

4 nights

Aug 15 - Aug 19

$287 → $210

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio