Washington, D.C.

$99+ Cheap flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

SAT — WAS
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or August, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

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

Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Wed 12/911:47 am -
1 stop5h 36m
Fri 12/115:52 pm -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 10/30$284
Fri 12/2512:46 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Thu 12/315:28 pm -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 11/1$285
Mon 12/1412:32 pm -
1 stop5h 59m
Thu 12/248:51 pm -
1 stop15h 02m
Deal found 10/31$288
Mon 12/75:16 am -
1 stop5h 27m
Mon 12/75:14 pm -
1 stop6h 43m
Deal found 11/3$289
Tue 12/14:40 pm -
1 stop5h 01m
Wed 12/210:15 am -
1 stop6h 19m
Deal found 11/1$289
Wed 12/301:27 pm -
1 stop6h 44m
Thu 1/79:47 pm -
1 stop13h 33m
Deal found 11/3$291
Sat 12/124:10 pm -
1 stop4h 59m
Thu 12/178:34 am -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 11/2$291
Sat 12/126:49 am -
Nonstop3h 10m
Thu 12/1711:56 am -
1 stop6h 12m
Deal found 11/2$292
Thu 11/266:01 am -
Nonstop3h 17m
Wed 12/210:00 am -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 11/2$293
Tue 12/18:03 pm -
2 stops17h 46m
Tue 12/812:06 pm -
2 stops24h 34m
Deal found 11/3$294
Sat 12/195:58 pm -
1 stop5h 43m
Fri 12/256:00 am -
1 stop5h 51m
Deal found 11/4$295
Thu 12/171:34 pm -
1 stop15h 33m
Mon 12/218:51 pm -
1 stop15h 02m
Deal found 11/2$297

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$284
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$99
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$389

Good round-trip deal

$377 or less

Good one-way deal

$194 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Antonio-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Antonio-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From San Antonio to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. (WAS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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Cheapest round-trip

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATDCA

San Antonio

Wed 12/9

4:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATDCA

San Antonio

Sat 2/27

9:50 am-3:30 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$124
Quickest round-trip

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATIAD

San Antonio

Wed 12/23

12:25 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATIAD

San Antonio

Wed 12/9

7:00 am-11:13 am

Nonstop3h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$135

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATIAD

San Antonio

Thu 12/31

6:45 am-2:12 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATIAD

San Antonio

Mon 11/23

5:34 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$145

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATDCA

San Antonio

Sun 12/13

7:20 am-3:00 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATIAD

San Antonio

Sat 12/12

7:00 am-11:13 am

Nonstop3h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATIAD

San Antonio

Sun 1/31

7:05 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$224

San AntonioWashington, D.C.

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

SATDCA

San Antonio

Mon 11/23

6:01 am-10:18 am

Nonstop3h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-11:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$225

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Compare providers for flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 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.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Antonio-Washington, D.C. 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 San Antonio-Washington, D.C. 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 Antonio to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Antonio with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

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 $337). 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 48% on flights from San Antonio to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

The most flights from SAT to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 $305 and $481 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $284 on United Airlines (Dec 9-Dec 11).

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

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 4h 50m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $399. 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?

    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 63% 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 $80 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $97 and American Airlines from $134 one-way.

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

  • 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: Mesa Airlines (100%), Air Canada (94%), Lufthansa( 94%).

  • 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 $514, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $164. When looking at the most popular route, (San Antonio - Baltimore/Washington), you can expect to pay $237 for that flight.

  • 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.

  • 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 $337). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from San Antonio to Washington, D.C.

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$72Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$178Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$185Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$282Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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