Cheapest airlines flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio, including American Airlines, American Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Los Angeles to San Antonio according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$80, and round-trip direct flights start at US$261.

Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles to San Antonio are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Los Angeles to San Antonio Flight Details

The distance between Los Angeles and San Antonio is about 1,944.05 km. The average flying time from Los Angeles to San Antonio is around 2 hours 57 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$59
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$141
Cheapest monthSeptember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance1,944.05 km
Average flight time2 hours 57 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Flight statistics for the Los Angeles–San Antonio route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

The average price of one-way flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio is April, with an average price of US$124; while the month with the highest flight price is usually March, with an average price of up to US$331.

US$331
US$228
US$124
US$21
  • US$124
    Apr
  • US$228
    May
  • US$180
    Jun
  • US$217
    Jul
  • US$179
    Aug
  • US$170
    Sep
  • US$204
    Oct
  • US$223
    Nov
  • US$227
    Dec
  • US$217
    Jan
  • US$294
    Feb
  • US$331
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

Average weekly flight prices from Los Angeles to San Antonio by travel date (Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of data)

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio is Thursday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$248
US$219
US$189
US$160
    Cheapest
  • US$203
    Mon
  • US$208
    Tue
  • US$199
    Wed
  • US$189
    Thu
  • US$233
    Fri
  • US$248
    Sat
  • US$245
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio during International Workers' Day?

Based on Trip.com's data over the past 3 days, these are the lowest one-way flight prices from Los Angeles to San Antonio during International Workers' Day.

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio are available on May 3, with fares starting at US$108.

US$187
US$148
US$108
US$69
    Cheapest
  • US$128
    28
    Apr
  • US$161
    29
  • US$187
    30
  • US$158
    1
    May
  • US$127
    2
  • US$108
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio (LAX-SAT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$59 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to SAT on Tue, May 12), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$141 departing on Tue, May 5 and returning on Fri, May 8.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 57 minutes to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to San Antonio is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 23 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to San Antonio. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA4962 (18:36)
  • To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, May 12, with one-way flights priced at just US$59.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Antonio travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio on April 25, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$82.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Antonio, with Los Angeles International Airport to San Antonio International Airport (LAX-SAT) is by far the most common option on this route: San Antonio International Airport (SAT) Kelly Field Annex/Lackland Air Force Base (SKF).
  • The time difference between San Antonio and Los Angeles is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spirit Airlines/Frontier Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, with fares starting at US$186.

US$66
US$186
US$306
US$426
US$546
Spirit Airlines
US$186
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
US$186
Frontier Airlines
American Airlines
US$254
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$270
Delta Air Lines
Alaska Airlines
US$546
Alaska Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio?

Total flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Alaska Airlines/Air Tahiti Nui/American Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio, with 15 flights per week.

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15
Alaska Airlines
15
Alaska Airlines
Air Tahiti Nui
15
Air Tahiti Nui
American Airlines
15
American Airlines
Delta Air Lines
14
Delta Air Lines
Virgin Atlantic
14
Virgin Atlantic
China Airlines
13
China Airlines

How many flights fly from Los Angeles to San Antonio daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Los Angeles to San Antonio within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Los Angeles to San Antonio is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Saturday.

118
94
69
45
Highest
91
Mon
80
Tue
94
Wed
88
Thu
118
Fri
69
Sat
98
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.