How many flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 2.2% of flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. are non-stop. The vast majority of routes typically involve at least one stopover. When connecting flights are taken, the median number of stopovers is 2. Travelers should anticipate a journey with at least one connection when flying this route.

What's the flight time from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?

The direct flight time from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. is typically around 3 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 2189 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases significantly to approximately 7 hours and 52 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when planning their journey, with direct flights being considerably shorter.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. are considered frequent. This indicates that travelers typically have regular opportunities to find favorable fares for this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a route where deals appear with some regularity.

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San Antonio to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

For travelers planning cheap flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., the data indicates that January is typically the cheapest month to fly, with a median fare of $358. This is followed by February, where the median fare is $374. Even November offers a more affordable option with a median of $693.

Fares for this route typically range from $504–$1069, with a median of $747. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

When considering how long is the flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., a typical journey, including connections, is approximately 3h 20m. However, given that most itineraries connect at least once, with a median of 2 stopovers when connecting, the total travel time can vary significantly. Only 2.2% of recent fares are for direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., meaning most travelers should expect to include layovers in their plans.

The distance between San Antonio and Washington, D.C. is approximately 2189 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul flight, indicating a journey that is neither very short nor extremely long.

How much is a round trip from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $406 - $552

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

The regular price range for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. is between $406 and $552. The current lowest deal is $185 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now $185

Low $406

High $552

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Washington is January, with a median price of $358. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1175. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $358

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,175

Jan

Feb

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$315

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$355

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$296

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$315

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$256

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$315

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$526 → $185

65%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$532 → $217

59%

1 night

Dec 9 - Dec 10

$534 → $272

49%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$522 → $266

49%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

San Antonio - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median price at $358.

Historically, January and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 20m.

The typical direct flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. takes 3 hours and 20 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are common on this route.

Only 2.2% of recent flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. were direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights.

United Airlines is one of the carriers that offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, often within 30 days.

San Antonio main airports to depart from

San Antonio International (SAT)

Cheapest

San Antonio International is a convenient option for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

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

💸 Flights from ~$269

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International is a good option for flights to Washington, D.C. with competitive prices.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$216

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Consider Philadelphia International for its extensive route networks and carrier competition, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$228

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, booking flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. 60 or more days in advance typically offers the lowest average prices, around $899. Prices tend to increase significantly closer to the departure date. For example, flights booked 7-13 days out have an average price of $2160, while those booked 0-6 days before departure average $1187. Across the trailing quarter, prices for last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) are notably higher than those made further in advance.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $504 or less. The median price for this route has been $747. Prices typically range, with 75% of observed prices being $1069 or less. Travelers aiming for a budget-friendly trip should target prices at or below the $504 threshold.

Historically, January and February have been the cheapest months to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C., with median prices of $358 and $374 respectively. November also shows a relatively lower median price of $693 compared to the annual median of $747. While November is among the cheaper months, it was also the most expensive month in the trailing 270 days, indicating price variability. Travelers looking for the lowest fares should consider planning their trips during the winter months.

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San Antonio to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $406 - $552

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

The regular price range for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. is between $406 and $552. The current lowest deal is $185 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Dec 2-Dec 7.

now $185

Low $406

High $552

The cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $358

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,175

Jan

Feb

May

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

Breeze Airways

JetBlue Airways

Southwest Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$421

$315

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$379

$355

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$296

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$315

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$256

One-way

Thu, Nov 12

⌛ Last-Minute

SAT - Washington, D.C.

San Antonio (SAT) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Frontier Airlines

$344

$315

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

$526 → $185

65%

4 nights

Dec 12 - Dec 16

$532 → $217

59%

1 night

Dec 9 - Dec 10

$534 → $272

49%

5 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 14

$522 → $266

49%

Popular Airports to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.