San Antonio

$56+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to San Antonio (SFO - SAT)

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SFO — SAT
Jan 9 — Jan 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to San Antonio are usually found in July or October, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to San Antonio

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/246:35 pmSFO - SAT
Nonstop3h 24mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/68:52 amSAT - SFO
Nonstop4h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/254:07 pmSFO - SAT
1 stop6h 10mFrontier
Mon 1/52:01 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops34h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$291
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/296:24 amSFO - SAT
1 stop15h 53mFrontier
Wed 12/316:45 amSAT - SFO
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/3110:35 amSFO - SAT
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Wed 1/76:25 amSAT - SFO
2 stops7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9$313
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:20 pmSFO - SAT
1 stop15h 41mFrontier
Wed 12/316:45 amSAT - SFO
1 stop19h 39mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$318
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:05 pmSFO - SAT
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Wed 1/71:03 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops12h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/8$325
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Sat 12/276:00 amSFO - SAT
1 stop6h 07mFrontier
Mon 1/52:01 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops34h 58mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$328
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 12/116:30 amSFO - SAT
1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/183:54 pmSAT - SFO
Nonstop4h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$329
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/306:00 amSFO - SAT
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/42:01 pmSAT - SFO
2 stops34h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/9$337
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Fri 12/2610:44 pmSFO - SAT
2 stops13h 23mFrontier
Mon 1/52:01 pmSAT - SFO
1 stop27h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$338
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
Wed 12/316:35 pmSFO - SAT
Nonstop3h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/71:20 pmSAT - SFO
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/9$339

Find flight deals from San Francisco to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 10, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$269
(Delta)

One-way from

$56
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$480

Good round-trip deal

$405 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-San Antonio flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-San Antonio flights.
From San Francisco to San Antonio
One-way flight from San Francisco to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Antonio.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to San Antonio.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 10, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to San Antonio that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

San Antonio

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Wed 2/18

4:30 pm-10:05 pm

Nonstop3h 35m

San Antonio

Tue 2/24

9:30 am-11:52 am

Nonstop4h 22m

$276

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

11:40 am-10:28 pm

1 stop8h 48m

San Antonio

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-3:58 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$280

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

6:00 am-9:28 pm

2 stops13h 28m

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

7:35 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 14m

$292

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:30 am-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 13m

San Antonio

Sat 1/31

2:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$312

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

10:29 am-12:13 am

2 stops11h 44m

San Antonio

Tue 3/17

12:47 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$312

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

5:30 am-4:05 pm

2 stops8h 35m

San Antonio

Sun 2/8

8:40 am-3:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$313

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

10:30 am-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 13m

San Antonio

Fri 1/30

7:00 am-3:58 pm

2 stops10h 58m

$314

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

10:35 am-11:43 pm

2 stops11h 08m

San Antonio

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 49m

$339

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

6:00 am-5:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Antonio

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-5:49 pm

2 stops12h 49m

$342

San FranciscoSan Antonio

SFO - SAT

SFOSAT

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

4:42 pm-5:05 am

1 stop10h 23m

San Antonio

Thu 1/8

6:46 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop29h 12m

$343

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/8

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to San Antonio

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to San Antonio in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-San Antonio flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to San Antonio

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Antonio from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to San Antonio is 43 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 Francisco to San Antonio?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Antonio (average of $108). Flying from San Francisco to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $204). 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 SFO to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 10, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to San Antonio is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

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 December 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to San Antonio, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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 San Francisco 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 airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to San Antonio?

    If you wish to fly to San Antonio from San Francisco, then you need to book flights from San Francisco to San Antonio. There are 4 flights from San Francisco (SFO) to San Antonio (SAT) per day to choose from. Flights to San Antonio from San Francisco are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 3h 24m is how long a nonstop flight from San Francisco to San Antonio typically takes.

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

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

    A quick flight from San Francisco to San Antonio can take about 3h 35m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $276. The distance from San Francisco to San Antonio is about 1479 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to San Antonio, with prices starting at $148. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $236 and $256, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $68. Delta flights start at $118 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $118 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to San Antonio consider choosing Emirates (89%), SkyWest Airlines (85%) or United Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to San Antonio? While on average our users pay $419, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $148. The most popular route (San Francisco - San Antonio), is priced around $149.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to San Antonio (average of $108). Flying from San Francisco to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $204). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to San Antonio

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 10, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$259Average$431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$268Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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