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

A quick flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. can take about 4h 45m. Frontier provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $248. San Antonio and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 1378 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Delta, at $195, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Antonio to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include American Airlines and Southwest. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $84 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $86 and Delta from $129 one-way.

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

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.. 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 San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. (average of $292). Flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 day to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Antonio to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

The most flights from SAT to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

When deciding which route to take from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. consider San Antonio - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Antonio - Baltimore/Washington or San Antonio - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

While on average a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. is generally $958, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (San Antonio - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $145 for that flight.

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

Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. from San Antonio, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air Canada (97%), Lufthansa (97%), Brussels Airlines( 93%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAT to WAS?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 69% on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Located just 7.6 mi from the city center, San Antonio is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from San Antonio. Booking flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 8 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 6 different airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$72+ Flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Round-trip from	$143 (Priceline)
One-way from	$72 (Cheapflightsfares)
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$283
Good round-trip deal	$258 or less
Good one-way deal	$158 or less

For a quick departure, SAT offers a central ticketing area leading to Terminals A and B. Enjoy local dining like Smoke Shack's brisket before your flight.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$96	Average$208	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$107	Average$234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$195	Average$351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$202	Average$369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$204	Average$424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$406	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

$72+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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