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$51+ Cheap flights from California to San Antonio (SAT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAT
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to San Antonio

Cheapest flights from California to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - SAT
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Tue 1/66:45 amSAT - SAN
1 stop9h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$152
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:30 pmLAX - SAT
1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:35 amSAT - LAX
Nonstop3h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$153
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - SAT
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Thu 1/85:03 pmSAT - SAN
1 stop18h 54mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$164
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:59 amLAS - SAT
1 stop21h 18mFrontier
Sat 1/36:45 amSAT - LAS
1 stop27h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/3012:59 amLAS - SAT
1 stop21h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/35:10 amSAT - LAS
Nonstop2h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$169
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/319:15 amLAX - SAT
1 stop22h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/35:10 amSAT - LAX
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$175
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:30 pmLAX - SAT
1 stop9h 47mFrontier
Wed 1/73:55 pmSAT - LAX
1 stop6h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$182
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - SAT
1 stop20h 26mFrontier
Fri 1/910:13 amSAT - SAN
1 stop11h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$191
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/254:47 pmSAN - SAT
1 stop5h 30mFrontier
Tue 1/63:55 pmSAT - SAN
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$198
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2410:57 amSAN - SAT
2 stops11h 20mFrontier
Wed 1/73:55 pmSAT - SAN
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 12/15$199
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2012:59 amLAS - SAT
Nonstop2h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/35:10 amSAT - LAS
Nonstop2h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$199
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:30 pmLAX - SAT
1 stop9h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/35:10 amSAT - LAX
1 stop13h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$201

Find flight deals from California to San Antonio

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to San Antonio flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$77
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$51
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$287

Good round-trip deal

$177 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to San Antonio 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to San Antonio that are best for you.

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California

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San Antonio

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

6:20 am-4:17 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Antonio

Wed 3/4

5:12 pm-11:18 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$128

Las VegasSan Antonio

LAS - SAT

LASSAT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

6:20 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

San Antonio

Fri 1/9

10:35 am-11:44 pm

1 stop15h 09m

$128

Las VegasSan Antonio

LAS - SAT

LASSAT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 1/16

3:58 pm-8:41 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

San Antonio

Mon 1/19

9:36 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$129

Santa AnaSan Antonio

SNA - SAT

SNASAT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 1/22

4:37 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop17h 48m

San Antonio

Mon 1/26

1:20 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$131

Santa AnaSan Antonio

SNA - SAT

SNASAT

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/21

4:37 pm-1:11 pm

1 stop18h 34m

San Antonio

Mon 1/26

1:20 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$133

Las VegasSan Antonio

LAS - SAT

LASSAT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

6:20 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

San Antonio

Mon 1/12

8:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops29h 44m

$136

Las VegasSan Antonio

LAS - SAT

LASSAT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/4

1:01 am-5:37 am

Nonstop2h 36m

San Antonio

Wed 1/7

5:10 am-6:07 am

Nonstop2h 57m

$139

Las VegasSan Antonio

LAS - SAT

LASSAT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/24

4:17 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop25h 12m

San Antonio

Mon 1/26

1:20 pm-2:27 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$142

Las VegasSan Antonio

LAS - SAT

LASSAT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 1/24

11:51 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 49m

San Antonio

Mon 1/26

9:41 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$150

Las VegasSan Antonio

LAS - SAT

LASSAT

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 1/8

6:20 am-11:00 am

Nonstop2h 40m

San Antonio

Sun 1/11

4:53 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$155

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Best time to book a flight from California to San Antonio

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Antonio from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to San Antonio

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Antonio (average of $58). Flying from California to San Antonio in July is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 CA to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from California to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to San Antonio in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on August 31, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to San Antonio

Explore weekly flight availability from California to San Antonio. 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 December 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SAT are scheduled on a Thursday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to San Antonio. 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 into for flights to San Antonio from California?

    San Antonio (SAT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from California to San Antonio. It is only a 7.6 mi journey from San Antonio (SAT) to San Antonio’s city center.

  • How popular is this California to San Antonio flight route?

    The California to San Antonio flight path was viewed by 94 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and Delta fly from California to San Antonio in about 2h 36m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 21m. California and San Antonio are separated by a distance of 1067 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to San Antonio one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $45. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to San Antonio for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to San Antonio?

    While some choose either Ontario - San Antonio or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - San Antonio, Los Angeles - San Antonio is the most popular route from California to San Antonio.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to San Antonio?

    Consider LATAM Airlines (93%), KLM (92%) or EL AL (92%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to San Antonio.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to San Antonio? While on average our users pay $700, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $56. The most popular route (Los Angeles - San Antonio), is priced around $112.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to San Antonio (average of $58). Flying from California to San Antonio in July is currently the most expensive (average of $97). 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 7 airlines flying from California to San Antonio

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from California to San Antonio. 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$100Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$110Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$146Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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