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 3h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $327. San Antonio and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 1405 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Frontier, at $143, 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 Delta. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. for 61% 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 $72 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $80 and Delta from $125 one-way.

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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Antonio - Baltimore/Washington 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 $1,242, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $159. When looking at the most popular route, (San Antonio - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $265 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: United Airlines (94%), Air Canada (93%), Lufthansa( 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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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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 5 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.

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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 28, 2026.

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Best flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 28, 2026.

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$449

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Last-minute flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated August 28, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 28, 2026.

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$120

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$122

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$125

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$130

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$144

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$145

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$145

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$145

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$147

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Round-trip from	$238 (Frontier)
One-way from	$119 (Frontier)
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$319
Good round-trip deal	$328 or less
Good one-way deal	$216 or less

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San AntonioWashington, D.C.

SAT San Antonio - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SATIAD

San Antonio

Fri 11/27

5:30 am-1:54 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/1

8:07 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$314

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

SAT San Antonio - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SATIAD

San Antonio

Fri 10/2

5:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

2:43 pm-8:42 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$314

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

SAT San Antonio - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SATDCA

San Antonio

Thu 10/1

5:58 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/4

6:00 am-10:43 am

1 stop5h 43m

$314

San AntonioBaltimore

SAT San Antonio - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SATBWI

San Antonio

Thu 10/29

5:10 am-9:25 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/2

8:00 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop3h 50m

$317

Quickest round-trip

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

SAT San Antonio - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SATIAD

San Antonio

Tue 9/22

12:10 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop3h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/29

8:30 am-11:04 am

Nonstop3h 34m

$317

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

SAT San Antonio - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SATIAD

San Antonio

Sat 11/7

7:00 am-11:13 am

Nonstop3h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

8:25 am-11:18 am

Nonstop3h 53m

$317

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

SAT San Antonio - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SATDCA

San Antonio

Sat 10/17

5:30 am-11:26 am

1 stop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/30

6:08 am-12:18 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$324

San AntonioBaltimore

SAT San Antonio - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SATBWI

San Antonio

Wed 10/14

4:00 pm-11:04 pm

1 stop6h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/19

6:28 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 05m

$327

San AntonioBaltimore

SAT San Antonio - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SATBWI

San Antonio

Tue 10/20

6:20 pm-12:51 am

1 stop5h 31m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/26

6:32 pm-12:33 am

1 stop7h 01m

$327

San AntonioBaltimore

SAT San Antonio - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SATBWI

San Antonio

Thu 10/29

9:35 am-7:03 pm

2 stops8h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/2

4:30 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop7h 21m

$332

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Antonio-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Antonio-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. (average of $329). Flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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 SAT to WAS?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Antonio to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $299 and $384 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $238 on Frontier (Sep 14-Sep 24).

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

Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $184.

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

Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 57m.

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

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

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.

The best insider tips for San Antonio to Washington, D.C. flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Antonio to Washington, D.C. trip

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Expert on SAT and IAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,203 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,536 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,136 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,022 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,639 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,203 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Scott,Feb 2026

HOU - FLL

Delayed by 45 minutes leaving Houston, making a 3.5 hour layover that much longer.

Related info for your journey

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 5 different airlines.
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 3h 20m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $327. San Antonio and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 1405 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Frontier, at $143, 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 Delta. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. for 61% 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 $72 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $80 and Delta from $125 one-way.
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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Antonio - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.
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: United Airlines (94%), Air Canada (93%), Lufthansa( 93%).
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 $1,242, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $159. When looking at the most popular route, (San Antonio - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $265 for that flight.
Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. (average of $329). Flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $461). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$72	Average$222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$178	Average$397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$185	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$249	Average$410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$258	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$119+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 35% on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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The most flights from SAT to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Antonio to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $299 and $384 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $238 on Frontier (Sep 14-Sep 24).

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

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Chicago (MDW) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $184.

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

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Flights via Houston (IAH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 57m.

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

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Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

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.

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San Antonio to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $299 and $384 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $238 on Frontier (Sep 14-Sep 24).