Can I fly direct from San Antonio to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 4.9% of flights on this route have been direct. For connecting flights, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

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

A direct flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles typically takes about 3 hours and 26 minutes, covering a distance of 1945 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to approximately 6 hours and 22 minutes. This represents a significant difference in duration compared to direct services.

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

Historically, direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles have been about 9% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was observed at $439, while connecting flights had a median price of $404. Direct flights constituted approximately 5.7% of all observed routes over the trailing 90 days.

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San Antonio to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

For cheap flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles, prices typically range from $287–$791, with a median of $438. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 14% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $212. Following closely, July offers a median fare of $244, while April presents a median of $287, making these months generally more economical for travel.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 4.9% of recent fares being non-stop. For those flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2, which significantly impacts the overall travel duration.

How long is the flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 3h 26m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the combined time of flying and layovers, rather than just the direct flight time.

The distance between San Antonio and Los Angeles is approximately 1945 kilometers. This makes it a medium-haul route, a classification that generally applies to flights between 1,500 and 3,000 kilometers.

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

Regular price: $259 - $433

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 $259 to $433. The current lowest deal is $215 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 24.

now $215

Low $259

High $433

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles is July, with a median price of $246. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $898. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

July

Cheapest

Flights from $246

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $898

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

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, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$474

$368

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$560

$375

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$377

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$355

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$539

$378

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$292

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$581 → $377

35%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$560 → $375

33%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$517 → $355

31%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

$539 → $378

30%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

San Antonio - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from San Antonio to Los Angeles are below the typical level at $215.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in July for the best prices.

Historically, July is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $246.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 3h 26m.

The typical direct flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles takes 3h 26m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant.

Only 4.9% of recent flights are direct; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a $215 deal.

Frontier Airlines recently offered a roundtrip for $215 from August 17-August 24.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently.

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

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 (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$217

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from San Antonio.

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

💸 Flights from ~$217

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a practical alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$220

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $315. In contrast, purchasing tickets within 0-6 days of departure has historically seen average prices rise significantly to about $1230. Even booking more than 60 days out can result in higher prices, averaging around $631.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles has been considered to be around $287. The median price for this route over the same period was $438. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $791 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 $212. July also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $244. While April appears in the top three cheapest months with a median of $287, it was also observed as the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. The annual median price for this route is $438.

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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: $259 - $433

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 $259 to $433. The current lowest deal is $215 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 24.

now $215

Low $259

High $433

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

July

Cheapest

Flights from $246

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $898

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Deutsche Luft Hansa

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$474

$368

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$560

$375

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$581

$377

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$517

$355

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$539

$378

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Los Angeles

San Antonio (SAT) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines

$365

$292

One-way

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

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$581 → $377

35%

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$560 → $375

33%

4 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 6

$517 → $355

31%

1 night

Aug 2 - Aug 3

$539 → $378

30%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles