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SAT San Antonio International Airport

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San Antonio International Airport (SAT) serves San Antonio. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATASAT
ICAOKSAT
Non-stop35
Airlines14
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation247 m

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The airport in numbers

San Antonio International Airport — facts & history

We pulled San Antonio International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 11M passengers in 2023.

Opened
1941
85 years ago
Passengers / year
11M
as of 2023
Elevation
247 מ׳
above sea level
Passengers per year, 1998–2023

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from San Antonio International Airport to San Antonio

Train & bus: Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.

Taxi & apps: A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.

Tipping: 15–20% is effectively expected for a taxi/Uber driver.

Distances

From SAT to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
San Antonio12 km26 min$25–$40
Austin108 km113 min$205–$325
Choose and book

Which way suits you from San Antonio International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in San Antonio ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from San Antonio International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 35 destinations, operated by 14 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Southwest Airlines · AirTran Airways · Delta Air Lines · United Airlines · American Airlines · US Airways · AeroMéxico · KLM Royal Dutch Airlines · Alaska Airlines · Virgin Atlantic Airways

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at San Antonio International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near San Antonio International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in San Antonio shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from San Antonio International Airport to the centre of San Antonio?
Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I use a ride app from San Antonio International Airport?
A metered yellow cab, with a flat downtown fare at some airports. Uber and Lyft are legal nationwide, picked up from a set zone.
What's the cheapest way from San Antonio International Airport to San Antonio?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only.
Can I get from San Antonio International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Many big airports connect via AirTrain + rail/metro (JFK, EWR, ORD, SFO, ATL, BOS, SEA, DCA, MIA). Others are taxi/car only. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from San Antonio International Airport?
About 35 destinations, including Atlanta, Phoenix, Mexico City, Orlando. 14 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is San Antonio International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on San Antonio International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at San Antonio International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes · Getting-there notes: Around the World, checked 2026

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