Dallas/Fort Worth

$49+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW)

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SAT — DFW
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth are usually found in September or October, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$91
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$49
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$229

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
From San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth
One-way flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:44 pmSAT - DFW
Nonstop1h 15mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/87:05 amDFW - SAT
Nonstop1h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/25$91
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:58 pmSAT - DFW
1 stop3h 46mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/287:35 pmDFW - SAT
1 stop3h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/25$122
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:28 pmSAT - DFW
1 stop9h 22mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/2010:46 amDFW - SAT
1 stop8h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$125
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/168:28 pmSAT - DFW
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/237:30 amDFW - SAT
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$146
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/26:59 pmSAT - DFW
1 stop14h 12mFrontier
Sat 8/97:15 amDFW - SAT
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 7/25$185

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport that are best for you.

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San Antonio

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Price

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Sat 9/6

12:44 pm-1:59 pm

Nonstop1h 15m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Mon 9/8

7:05 am-8:26 am

Nonstop1h 21m

$91

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Thu 8/21

5:58 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop3h 46m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 8/28

7:35 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop3h 13m

$122

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Wed 9/3

8:28 pm-5:50 am

1 stop9h 22m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 9/20

10:46 am-7:32 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$125

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Sat 8/16

8:28 pm-5:39 am

1 stop9h 11m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 8/23

7:30 am-2:35 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$146

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Sat 8/30

3:34 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 8/31

5:10 am-7:33 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$188

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Sat 9/6

9:11 am-10:26 am

Nonstop1h 15m

$49

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Thu 10/30

2:59 pm-12:02 am

1 stop9h 03m

$55

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Sat 11/15

4:12 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$88

San AntonioDallas

SAT - DFW

SATDFW

San Antonio

Sat 9/13

2:25 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$89

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Deals found on 7/27

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport trip
Airlines
Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways allows only one carry-on item in economy, plan ahead to avoid extra fees.


Qatar Airways offers extra legroom seats for a fee, ideal for a more comfortable short flight.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches more legroom, perfect for a comfortable short-haul flight.


Spirit's self-service bag drop saves time; print your boarding pass to avoid extra charges.

Airports
SAT

For quick check-in, SAT offers a central ticketing area leading to two concourses. American and Southwest use Terminal B.

Read more about SATby Ramsey Qubein
DFW

Upon arrival at DFW, use the DART Orange Line for easy access to downtown Dallas from Terminal A.

Read more about DFWby Chris Dong
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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $216). Flying from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAT to DFW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 51% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

The most flights from SAT to DFW are scheduled on a Tuesday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (50 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dallas/Fort Worth

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dallas/Fort Worth. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dallas/Fort Worth. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, American Airlines, and Spirit Airlines from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Mignon,Nov 2024

IAH - LGA

Good boarding process. (Nice to be able to buy Group 2 boarding option.) Plane was clean. Tried to avoid full flight by flying on Saturday, but plane was full anyway. Gate area in Houston should have charging options. Should be a lounge for people with American Express Platinum Card in Houston Airport.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    San Antonio (SAT) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. You should not have trouble finding flights to Dallas/Fort Worth from San Antonio; the airport handles an average of 52 outbound flights to Dallas/Fort Worth per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights from the San Antonio airport to Dallas/Fort Worth. It is only a 7.6 mi journey to San Antonio (SAT) from San Antonio’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is American Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $91 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are United Airlines and Spirit Airlines, starting at $122 and $125 round-trip. These flights start at 60% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. Spirit Airlines flights start at $55 while deals on Frontier start at $88 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Consider Fiji Airways (77%), Japan Airlines (69%) or Envoy Air (67%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport? While on average our users pay $1,456, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $106. The most popular route (San Antonio - Dallas/Fort Worth), is priced around $77.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (average of $216). Flying from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio to Dallas/Fort Worth. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$51Average$83FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$107Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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