San Antonio

$122+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAT
Apr 19 — Apr 261
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Irvine to San Antonio are usually found in September or August, booked 26 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Saturday

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Mon 4/66:15 am
LAX
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SAT
1 stop16h 04m
Frontier
Wed 4/154:49 pm
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$248
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/227:15 am
LAX
-
SAT
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Tue 4/284:04 pm
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop9h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/18:58 pm
LAX
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SAT
1 stop25h 21m
Frontier
Sat 4/46:45 am
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 5/206:30 am
LAX
-
SAT
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Sun 5/247:54 pm
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$252
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 4/66:15 am
LAX
-
SAT
1 stop16h 04m
Frontier
Tue 4/77:45 am
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop18h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 4/1310:53 pm
LAX
-
SAT
2 stops14h 16m
Frontier
Wed 4/154:49 pm
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$254
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 3/316:15 am
LAX
-
SAT
1 stop16h 02m
Frontier
Wed 4/17:45 am
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop18h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Wed 4/81:39 pm
LAX
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SAT
2 stops8h 40m
Frontier
Sat 4/116:45 am
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$256
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 4/2310:55 am
LAX
-
SAT
2 stops22h 45m
Frontier
Wed 4/294:49 pm
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop8h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$257
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/68:58 pm
LAX
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SAT
1 stop25h 21m
Frontier
Sat 4/116:45 am
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$258
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:58 pm
LAX
-
SAT
1 stop16h 11m
Frontier
Sun 4/1912:46 pm
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop21h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$259
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/310:53 pm
LAX
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SAT
1 stop9h 50m
Frontier
Sat 4/116:45 am
SAT
-
LAX
1 stop6h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$260

Find flight deals from Irvine to San Antonio

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to San Antonio flight deals. Data was last updated March 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$122
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$387
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-San Antonio flight deals.
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From Irvine to San Antonio
One-way flight from Irvine to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

9:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

San Antonio

Sat 5/9

5:05 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$343
Quickest round-trip

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

8:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

San Antonio

Wed 4/29

1:35 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$343

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

8:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

San Antonio

Mon 4/13

2:45 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$353

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

11:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop6h 40m

San Antonio

Sat 4/18

5:05 pm-6:25 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$353

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/8

8:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

San Antonio

Mon 5/11

3:05 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$363

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

8:05 am-12:45 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

San Antonio

Thu 4/23

2:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$363

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/25

11:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops7h 55m

San Antonio

Tue 4/28

7:15 am-12:10 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$364

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

6:59 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

San Antonio

Sat 5/30

6:08 am-1:34 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$368

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/1

11:55 pm-9:46 am

1 stop7h 51m

San Antonio

Tue 5/5

3:33 pm-4:53 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

$373

Los AngelesSan Antonio

LAX - SAT

LAXSAT

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/15

6:59 pm-11:48 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

San Antonio

Mon 5/18

7:30 am-8:48 am

Nonstop3h 18m

$373

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to San Antonio

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Irvine to San Antonio. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to San Antonio (average of $58). Flying from Irvine to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $135). 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 IR9 to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 March 20, 2026.

When flying from Irvine to San Antonio, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon 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 Irvine to San Antonio

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 March 20, 2026.

The most flights from IR9 to SAT are scheduled on a Wednesday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated March 20, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines from Irvine to San Antonio have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine?

    Located just 7.6 mi from the city center, San Antonio is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Antonio from Irvine. Booking flights from Irvine to San Antonio (SAT) should be relatively easy as there are 19 daily inbound flights from Irvine from 8 different airlines.

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

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

    Southwest can get you from Irvine to San Antonio in just under 6h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 1208 mi between Irvine and San Antonio.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $46. Spirit Airlines flights start at $48 while deals on Frontier start at $68 one-way.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to San Antonio are SAUDIA (100%), China Airlines (90%) and LATAM Airlines (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Irvine to San Antonio is $146. On average you can expect to pay $840. The most popular route, (Los Angeles Los Angeles - San Antonio), can usually be booked for $210.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to San Antonio (average of $58). Flying from Irvine to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $135). 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 8 airlines flying from Irvine to San Antonio

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$58Average$204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$98Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$167Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$179Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$231Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$246Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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