What percentage of San Antonio to Dallas flights are direct?

Direct flights from San Antonio to Dallas are relatively uncommon, historically making up only 1.2% of all flights. When a direct option is not available, connecting flights typically involve 2 stopovers. Travelers prioritizing direct routes may find limited availability for this particular journey. Most options will include at least one stop.

What's the flight time from San Antonio to Dallas?

A direct flight from San Antonio to Dallas typically takes 1 hour and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 398 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 6 hours and 35 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey. The presence of stopovers can considerably extend the total travel time.

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

Historically, cheap flights from San Antonio to Dallas come up frequently. This route is classified as one with regular opportunities for finding good deals. Travelers can often find competitive prices when searching for this particular journey. The consistent availability of affordable options makes this a favorable route for budget-conscious flyers.

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San Antonio to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Dallas

A typical journey from San Antonio to Dallas takes about 1h 20m, including connections. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this median duration accounts for the time spent during layovers. For connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 12h 18m.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Antonio to Dallas, prices are typically $247–$786, with a median of $315. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, with about 7% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Dallas? The most affordable month to fly is typically November, with a median fare of $149. October also offers competitive prices, with a median of $150. Following these, December presents a median fare of $184.

Most itineraries connect at least once when flying from San Antonio to Dallas, with only 1.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of connections is 2. This means you will likely have at least one stop on your journey.

The distance between San Antonio and Dallas is 398 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively brief travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Antonio to Dallas

Regular price: $107 - $222

Prices for flights from San Antonio to Dallas are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Antonio to Dallas is between $107 and $222. The current lowest deal is $156 with American Airlines, for travel from Aug 19 to Aug 22.

now $156

Low $107

High $222

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Dallas

The cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Dallas is January, with a median price of $186. The most expensive month is May, with a median price of $880. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $186

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $880

Jan

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Dallas

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Dallas

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$347

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$348

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$347

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$348

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

American Airlines

$151

$216

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

American Airlines

$148

$216

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$363 → $156

57%

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

$412 → $225

45%

1 night

Oct 12 - Oct 13

$357 → $186

48%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$368 → $197

47%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Dallas

San Antonio - Dallas route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level at $156

Recent fares from San Antonio to Dallas are below the typical level, with a median price of $315.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for prices as low as $149

Historically, November, October, and December offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 1h 20m

The typical direct flight duration is 1h 20m, while connecting flights average 12h 18m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 1.2% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights being the norm.

🏆 Airline highlight

Southwest Airlines offers direct flights

Southwest Airlines has offered direct flights on this route, with one deal recently found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, 7% of the time

Deals on flights from San Antonio to Dallas appear frequently, 7% of the time.

San Antonio main airports to depart from

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International is a convenient departure airport for flights to Dallas, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$157

Dallas main airports to arrive at

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Cheapest

Dallas Love Field is a convenient arrival airport for flights from San Antonio to Dallas.

📍 ~11 km from Dallas city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$157

Airports nearby Dallas used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International is a reliable alternative for central Texas travel with high flight frequency.

📍 ~290 km from Dallas (approximately 3-hour drive, traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$228

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Dallas

Historically, booking flights from San Antonio to Dallas 60+ days in advance has yielded the lowest average prices, around $291. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, flights booked 28-59 days out averaged $310, while those booked within 0-6 days of departure typically cost around $888. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Antonio to Dallas was considered to be $247 or less. The median price for this route was $315. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $786 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices around the $247 mark.

Historically, November and October have offered the cheapest flights from San Antonio to Dallas, with median prices of $149 and $150 respectively. December also presented a relatively low median price of $184. These months are significantly cheaper than the annual median price of $315 for this route. Travelers looking for the best deals should consider flying during these periods.

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San Antonio to Dallas: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Dallas

The distance between San Antonio and Dallas is 398 kilometers. This classifies the route as a short-haul flight, indicating a relatively brief travel time between the two cities.

How much is a round trip from San Antonio to Dallas

Regular price: $107 - $222

Prices for flights from San Antonio to Dallas are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from San Antonio to Dallas is between $107 and $222. The current lowest deal is $156 with American Airlines, for travel from Aug 19 to Aug 22.

now $156

Low $107

High $222

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Dallas

January

Cheapest

Flights from $186

May

Most Expensive

Flights from $880

Jan

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Dallas

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Dallas

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$347

One-way

Sun, Jul 26

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$384

$348

One-way

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$382

$347

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

Frontier Airlines

$400

$348

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

American Airlines

$151

$216

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Dallas

San Antonio (SAT) - Dallas (DFW)

American Airlines

$148

$216

One-way

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

1 night

Oct 20 - Oct 21

$363 → $156

57%

7 nights

Jan 14 - Jan 21

$412 → $225

45%

1 night

Oct 12 - Oct 13

$357 → $186

48%

2 nights

Oct 29 - Oct 31

$368 → $197

47%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Dallas