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$67+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Houston

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SAT — HOU
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
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Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Houston

Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:45 amSAT - IAH
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/138:16 pmIAH - SAT
1 stop27h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Tue 12/302:13 pmSAT - IAH
Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/137:30 amIAH - SAT
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$350
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/305:30 amSAT - HOU
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Tue 1/1311:05 amHOU - SAT
Nonstop1h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Wed 12/249:12 amSAT - IAH
1 stop9h 35mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/256:00 amIAH - SAT
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/284:39 pmSAT - IAH
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/122:41 pmIAH - SAT
1 stop7h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$385
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Sun 12/284:05 pmSAT - IAH
Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/122:20 pmIAH - SAT
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$399
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Thu 12/2512:56 pmSAT - IAH
1 stop9h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/297:27 pmIAH - SAT
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$402
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/295:59 pmSAT - IAH
Nonstop1h 06mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/299:41 pmIAH - SAT
Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$414
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Tue 12/304:05 pmSAT - IAH
Nonstop1h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:30 pmIAH - SAT
Nonstop1h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/15$419
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:30 amSAT - HOU
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Mon 12/297:45 amHOU - SAT
Nonstop1h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/14$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Thu 12/258:21 amSAT - HOU
1 stop7h 26mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/298:16 pmHOU - SAT
1 stop3h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$432
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/215:10 amSAT - IAH
1 stop23h 31mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3110:35 pmIAH - SAT
1 stop10h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/14$434

Find flight deals from San Antonio to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) to Houston (HO1). 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 December 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$146
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$67
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$355
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Antonio to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Houston that are best for you.

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San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Tue 1/13

6:30 am-6:39 pm

1 stop12h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/14

8:16 pm-8:14 am

1 stop11h 58m

$158

San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Tue 1/6

3:55 pm-12:31 am

1 stop8h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/7

9:55 am-11:00 am

1 stop25h 05m

$164

San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

7:14 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

10:03 pm-8:14 am

2 stops58h 11m

$170

San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

7:14 pm-10:01 am

1 stop14h 47m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

8:13 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop27h 39m

$170

San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Fri 1/16

6:30 am-2:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 1/22

6:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops15h 35m

$217

San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

6:30 am-8:23 pm

2 stops13h 53m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 1/12

6:25 am-11:52 pm

2 stops17h 27m

$245

San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Tue 1/13

4:04 pm-5:11 pm

Nonstop1h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/14

8:10 pm-9:21 pm

Nonstop1h 11m

$281

San AntonioHouston

SAT - HOU

SATHOU

San Antonio

Sat 1/10

6:35 am-7:35 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sat 1/17

11:25 am-12:30 pm

Nonstop1h 05m

$281

San AntonioHouston

SAT - IAH

SATIAH

San Antonio

Thu 1/22

9:50 am-10:57 am

Nonstop1h 07m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/7

12:05 pm-1:19 pm

Nonstop1h 14m

$281

San AntonioHouston

SAT - HOU

SATHOU

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

7:15 am-8:15 am

Nonstop1h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/12

4:40 pm-5:40 pm

Nonstop1h 00m

$281

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Houston

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Houston?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Houston (average of $77). Flying from San Antonio to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Antonio to Houston in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Antonio to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Houston flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from San Antonio to Houston delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between San Antonio and Houston have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 90 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Antonio to Houston flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Antonio to Houston flights?

Over the last year, Southwest have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for San Antonio to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Antonio to Houston trip
Airports
SAT

For early departures, SAT's new parking garage offers ample space, but economy lots with shuttle service are a better value for longer trips.

Read more about SATBy Ramsey Qubein
IAH

For a quick arrival at IAH, Uber or Lyft are recommended, picking up at Terminals A, B, and C.

Read more about IAHBy Evie Carrick
HOU

HOU's compact terminal makes it easy to navigate, with quick access to arrivals and departures.

Read more about HOUBy Scott Laird
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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SAT

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Expert on HOU

Scott Laird

Scott Laird

Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Scott is a frequent contributor to Fodor’s Travel Guide, Conde Nast Traveler, TravelAge West, and TravelPulse. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Alaska Pacific University and a Master of Science in Airline Management from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and has worked in the airline and hotel industries and as a travel consultant.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated December 15, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest and United Airlines from San Antonio to Houston 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Antonio to Houston?

    Located just 7.6 mi from the city center, San Antonio is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from San Antonio. Booking flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Houston from 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Antonio to Houston?

    For as low as $281, Frontier can have you in Houston from San Antonio in 1h. The distance from San Antonio to Houston is about 192 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Southwest is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at $97. Another option worth looking into is United Airlines, starting at $124 round trip. Southwest is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to Houston?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $169. While the most popular route (San Antonio - Houston Hobby) can be booked for $160 on average, our data indicates $390 when flying from San Antonio to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Houston that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Houston?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to Houston 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 Houston?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Houston (average of $77). Flying from San Antonio to Houston in July is currently the most expensive (average of $245). 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 2 airlines flying from San Antonio to Houston

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio to Houston. 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$97Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$124Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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