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$81+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SAT
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 12, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/611:30 am
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:00 pm
SAT
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BWI
1 stop16h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/7$224
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/611:30 am
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Tue 4/144:04 pm
SAT
-
BWI
2 stops18h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/87:12 pm
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:00 pm
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$229
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 5/2711:30 am
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop13h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/32:12 pm
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop5h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/135:35 am
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop12h 30m
Frontier
Fri 4/1710:23 am
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/611:30 am
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop6h 35m
Frontier
Wed 4/154:49 pm
SAT
-
BWI
2 stops38h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/73:19 pm
BWI
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SAT
2 stops34h 00m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:00 pm
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop16h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$246
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Wed 4/83:19 pm
BWI
-
SAT
2 stops20h 24m
Frontier
Mon 4/136:00 pm
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop16h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 3/9$247
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/611:30 am
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop6h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/81:22 pm
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop9h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/108:44 pm
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop13h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/306:00 am
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop26h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/104:05 pm
BWI
-
SAT
1 stop18h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/136:00 pm
SAT
-
BWI
1 stop16h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/8$250
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:00 am
DCA
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SAT
1 stop8h 53m
Frontier
Wed 4/294:49 pm
SAT
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DCA
1 stop28h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 3/8$254

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 March 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$224
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$81
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$425

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Antonio.
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

San Antonio

Thu 4/9

12:09 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$279

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

DCA - SAT

DCASAT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/27

6:10 am-10:25 am

1 stop5h 15m

San Antonio

Wed 6/3

2:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$284

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/21

12:37 pm-5:16 pm

1 stop5h 39m

San Antonio

Sun 5/24

5:25 am-2:11 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

5:27 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 58m

San Antonio

Mon 5/4

4:44 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

6:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop9h 50m

San Antonio

Sat 4/18

6:25 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/1

5:50 pm-8:35 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

San Antonio

Mon 5/4

7:00 am-11:21 am

Nonstop3h 21m

$306

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/25

2:53 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop5h 57m

San Antonio

Sun 6/28

5:18 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 27m

$307

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/2

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop6h 11m

San Antonio

Sat 7/4

4:00 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 59m

$309

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

DCA - SAT

DCASAT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/1

11:05 am-3:39 pm

1 stop5h 34m

San Antonio

Mon 5/4

6:02 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 56m

$309

Washington, D.C.San Antonio

IAD - SAT

IADSAT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Antonio

Sun 5/17

7:00 am-11:21 am

Nonstop3h 21m

$319

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 Washington, D.C.-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San Antonio flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Washington, D.C.-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio (average of $94). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio in December is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 WAS to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to SAT are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Dallas (DAL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 57% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Phoenix (PHX) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $288.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DAL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 33m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DAL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 48m.

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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 12, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Antonio from Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to San Antonio from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to San Antonio, which is the city’s only airport. San Antonio (SAT) is located 7.6 mi from the center of San Antonio. There are 7 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio per day from 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio will take you 5h 15m. There are 1378 mi between Washington, D.C. and San Antonio. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio round-trip?

    According to our current data, Southwest ($181), American Airlines ($228), and Delta ($242) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio. You may be able to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio for 49% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. 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 $72. American Airlines flights start at $89 while deals on Delta start at $124 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio are Mesa Airlines (100%), United Airlines (95%) and Air Canada (88%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $158. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Antonio) can be booked for $271 on average, our data indicates $751 when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to San Antonio?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio (average of $94). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio in December is currently the most expensive (average of $184). 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 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Antonio

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$158Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$181Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$226Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$240Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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