Traveling from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be traveling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
The timezone in San Antonio is UTC-5, which is one hour behind Washington DC.
Take your pick of 20 weekly Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flights. The 08:15 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 17:50.
Leave enough time to catch your IAD to SAT flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines offers direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in San Antonio — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
Most travelers choose to fly with United Airlines on this route.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering IAD to SAT flights. An impressive 81.82% of its services on this route arrive as planned.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between IAD and SAT include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Right now, AED 424 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is AED 796. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from IAD to SAT by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAD to SAT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.39% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to IAD:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SAT instead:
Pick up a San Antonio International Airport rental car and explore San Antonio and beyond with your own set of wheels. Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar and Thrifty are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from San Antonio International Airport about one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport is roughly 19 kilometers from the center of San Antonio. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to San Antonio in April.
The warmest month in San Antonio is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to SAT in January. Temperatures average between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
You've seen San Antonio, now it's time to discover more of United States. Travel around 306 kilometers east to Houston to tick off its top sights. From The Houston Museum of Natural Science to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Dallas is another sought-after destination in United States and is around 402 kilometers north-east of San Antonio. No trip is complete without a visit to Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
