Can I fly direct from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles are available, though they represent a small portion of the overall flights. Historically, only 3% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, the median number of stopovers observed is typically two. This data is based on observations over a 90-day window.

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

The median flight time for a direct flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles is approximately 3 hours and 19 minutes. This route covers a distance of 1945 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration increases significantly to about 7 hours and 23 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

How much more do direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles cost?

Historically, direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles typically cost about 4% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been observed at $646, while connecting flights have a median price of $622. Direct flights constitute a small share of the available options, accounting for 3% of all flights on this route across the trailing 90 days.

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San Antonio to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

For travelers looking for cheap flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles, January stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $232. Other cost-effective options include October, where the median fare is $398, and December, with a median fare of $407. Planning your trip around these months can lead to more favorable prices.

Fares for this route typically range from $385 to $850, with a median price of $628. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals might require careful timing.

Most itineraries for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles are connecting, with only 3% of recent fares being non-stop. When a connection is necessary, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting that frequent checks could yield better options.

A typical journey from San Antonio to Los Angeles takes approximately 3h 19m, including connections. The median flight time for non-stop itineraries is 3h 19m, while connecting flights typically take about 10h 59m. Given that most itineraries involve connections, the overall travel time can be significantly longer than the direct flight duration.

The distance between San Antonio and Los Angeles is 1945 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance means you can expect a flight duration that is neither very short nor extremely long, often involving several hours in the air.

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

Regular price: $209 - $320

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

The regular price range for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles is typically between $209 and $320. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 12.

now $159

Low $209

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles is January, with a median price of $232. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $852. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $232

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $852

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

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Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$261

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$188

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$261

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$221

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$162

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$162

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$255 → $159

38%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$269 → $176

35%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$255 → $181

29%

2 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 20

$244 → $177

28%

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San Antonio - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for San Antonio to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $628.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $232.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 19m

The typical direct flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles takes 3h 19m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3% of recent flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

San Antonio main airports to depart from

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$193

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in the Los Angeles area.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with easier terminal navigation.

📍 ~25 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$370

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for tickets has been observed to be around $764. Booking within 7-13 days of departure tends to result in higher prices, averaging $1259. Similarly, booking more than 60 days out also shows higher average prices, at approximately $1263.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles is considered to be $385 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $628. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically being $850 or less. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day window.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles, with a median price of $232. Other relatively inexpensive months include October, with a median price of $398, and December, with a median price of $407. The annual median price for this route across a 270-day window is $628, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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San Antonio to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

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

Regular price: $209 - $320

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

The regular price range for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles is typically between $209 and $320. The current lowest deal is $159 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 5-Dec 12.

now $159

Low $209

High $320

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

January

Cheapest

Flights from $232

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $852

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$260

$261

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$188

One-way

Fri, Nov 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$250

$261

One-way

Sat, Nov 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$251

$221

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$200

$162

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$195

$162

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$255 → $159

38%

4 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 14

$269 → $176

35%

7 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 22

$255 → $181

29%

2 nights

Nov 18 - Nov 20

$244 → $177

28%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

San Antonio - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for San Antonio to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $628.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $232.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 19m

The typical direct flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles takes 3h 19m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 3% of recent flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Alaska Airlines, Inc. has offered direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles appear regularly, typically every 30 days.

San Antonio main airports to depart from

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$193

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a major hub for flights arriving in the Los Angeles area.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$188

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank is a useful alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley, with easier terminal navigation.

Los Angeles, United States

68% AI deal score

$1,135

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

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

San Antonio to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

San Antonio - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 3h 19m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

San Antonio main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When should I buy San Antonio to Los Angeles tickets?

What's a cheap fare from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

Can I fly direct from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

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

How much more do direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles cost?

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San Antonio to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

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

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

San Antonio - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

January is historically the cheapest month

Direct flights take 3h 19m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers direct flights

Deals appear regularly

San Antonio main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Dec 08

Dec 09

Dec 01

Dec 31

Dec 08

Dec 16

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When should I buy San Antonio to Los Angeles tickets?

What's a cheap fare from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

What's the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles?