Can I fly direct from New York to San Antonio?

Direct flights from New York to San Antonio are historically uncommon, representing only 1.2% of all observed flights across the trailing 90 days. When a direct option is not available, flights typically involve connecting service. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed is 2. Travelers should anticipate the likelihood of connecting flights for this route.

How long does it take to fly from New York to San Antonio?

The typical direct flight from New York to San Antonio covers a distance of 2549 kilometers and has a median duration of 4 hours and 1 minute. Flights with one stop, however, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 9 hours and 24 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in flight time when planning their journey, especially if considering options with layovers.

How often do cheap flights from New York to San Antonio come up?

Based on historical trends, cheap flights from New York to San Antonio are classified as a regular occurrence. This indicates that favorable prices for this route appear with consistent frequency. Travelers monitoring this route can typically expect to find competitive deals appearing periodically across the trailing 30 days.

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2026-09-17 – 2026-09-19
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New York to San Antonio: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Antonio

Flights from New York to San Antonio cover a distance of 2549 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you'll typically be traveling for an extended period, often involving connections, to reach your destination.

For those seeking cheap flights from New York to San Antonio, fares typically range from $537–$960, with a median of $780. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and about 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting that opportunities for better prices can arise regularly.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New York to San Antonio? The data indicates that November and December are the most affordable months, both with a median fare of $229. Following these, May also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $308.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct; in fact, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 1.2% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

How long is the flight from New York to San Antonio? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 31h 35m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights and the time spent during layovers, as direct options are rare for this route.

How much is a round trip from New York to San Antonio

Regular price: $207 - $459

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Antonio is $207 to $459. The current lowest deal is $249 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 14.

now $249

Low $207

High $459

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Antonio

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SAT is November, with a median price of $229. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1163. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $229

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,163

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to San Antonio

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Antonio

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - San Antonio

New York (SWF) - San Antonio (SAT)

Breeze Airways

$548

$497

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Antonio

New York (EWR) - San Antonio (SAT)

American Airlines

$379

$368

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Antonio

New York (EWR) - San Antonio (SAT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$381

$427

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Antonio

New York (EWR) - San Antonio (SAT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$345

$359

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Antonio

New York (LGA) - San Antonio (SAT)

Southwest Airlines

$345

$293

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Antonio

New York (LGA) - San Antonio (SAT)

Southwest Airlines

$344

$293

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Antonio

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$386 → $278

28%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$390 → $290

26%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$386 → $292

24%

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$386 → $319

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Antonio

New York - San Antonio route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for New York to San Antonio are near the typical level of $780.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November or December for the best prices

Historically, November and December offer the lowest median prices at $229 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 31h 35m

Flights from New York to San Antonio typically involve connections, averaging 31h 35m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Direct flights are rare, with connecting options being the dominant choice for this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a deal at $249

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines for September 3-14 was available for $249.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from New York to San Antonio appear regularly, so check often.

New York main airports to depart from

LaGuardia (LGA)

Cheapest

Fly from LaGuardia for a convenient option to San Antonio, often with competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from New York city center (reachable by car or public transport)

💸 Flights from ~$232

San Antonio main airports to arrive at

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to San Antonio.

📍 ~15 km from San Antonio city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$232

Airports nearby San Antonio used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Cheapest

This major international hub offers an extensive flight network, making it a premier alternative to San Antonio.

📍 ~120 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$177

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Antonio

83% AI deal score

$1,437

$987

Save $450

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Antonio

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from New York to San Antonio is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $610. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees a significantly higher average price of $1199, while booking 7-13 days out averages around $1031. Planning your trip within the 14-27 day window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a flight from New York to San Antonio is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $537. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $780. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $960 or less. Aiming for a price under $537 typically indicates a competitive offer.

Historically, November and December have been the cheapest months to fly from New York to San Antonio, both showing a median price of $229. May also presented a relatively low median price of $308. In contrast, the annual median price for this route is $780, indicating that these specific months offer significant savings. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months for their journeys.

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New York to San Antonio: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to San Antonio

How much is a round trip from New York to San Antonio

Regular price: $207 - $459

Prices are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to San Antonio is $207 to $459. The current lowest deal is $249 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Sep 3-Sep 14.

now $249

Low $207

High $459

The cheapest time to fly from New York to San Antonio

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to SAT is November, with a median price of $229. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1163. Prices are generally lower from May to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $229

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,163

Jan

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to San Antonio

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from New York to San Antonio

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SWF - San Antonio

New York (SWF) - San Antonio (SAT)

Breeze Airways

$548

$497

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Antonio

New York (EWR) - San Antonio (SAT)

American Airlines

$379

$368

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Antonio

New York (EWR) - San Antonio (SAT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$381

$427

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - San Antonio

New York (EWR) - San Antonio (SAT)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$345

$359

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Antonio

New York (LGA) - San Antonio (SAT)

Southwest Airlines

$345

$293

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - San Antonio

New York (LGA) - San Antonio (SAT)

Southwest Airlines

$344

$293

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to San Antonio

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$386 → $278

28%

3 nights

Oct 21 - Oct 24

$390 → $290

26%

4 nights

Oct 8 - Oct 12

$386 → $292

24%

4 nights

Oct 2 - Oct 6

$386 → $319

17%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to San Antonio