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How long does it really take to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles? Here's a sample itinerary for a commercial flight plan. If you want to know the total travel time to reach Los Angeles, you need to include time at the airports. Eventually, you'll be able to customize this itinerary to select other nearby airports and choose your preferred airline.
Thursday, 2:43 pm: start in
San Antonio
drive for about 22 minutes
most airlines recommend you get to the airport at least 90 minutes before your flight, so arrive by 4:00 pm at the latest
3:05 pm: San Antonio International (SAT)
if you need to check luggage, make sure you do it at least 30-60 minutes before
departure, or in this case, by 4:30 pm
3:35 pm: get your boarding pass and go through TSA security
allow enough time for long security lines during busy travel seasons or holidays, and prepare for the wait time
4:35 pm: arrive at the gate
once you're ready to board, you can get something to eat in the airport or just relax near the gate
5:05 pm: prepare for boarding
check your boarding pass for your group
number or listen to the gate agent as they announce boarding, some airlines require you to be in the boarding area 10-15 minutes before departure or risk losing your seat
5:20 pm: board SkyWest Airlines Inc. flight
you can scroll down to view other airlines that fly this route
5:30 pm: this is your scheduled departure time
but this flight is usually delayed by an average of 21 minutes
5:51 pm: so this is your actual departure time
it takes the plane an average of 17 minutes to taxi to the runway
6:08 pm: wheels up! take-off from SAT
fly for about 3 hours in the air
7:10 pm (local time): Los Angeles International (LAX)
Los
Angeles is 2 hours behind San Antonio
so the time in San Antonio is actually 9:10 pm
taxi on the runway for an average of 11 minutes to the gate
7:21 pm (local time): arrive at the gate at LAX
deboard the plane, and claim any baggage
if you're renting a car, check if you need to take a shuttle to car rental agency, otherwise you can ride in a cab, limo, or Uber for about 36 minutes to your destination
7:57 pm (local time): arrive in Los Angeles
Now finally, let's look at an example flight from SAT to LAX and figure out how long it would take to fly including take-off and landing, and time to taxi on the runway.
So now we can finally get an idea of the total travel time from San Antonio to Los Angeles including time spent getting to/from the airports, an estimated wait time of 2 hours at the airport for TSA security lines and waiting at the gate, and the actual flight itself.
Total travel time: 6 hours
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SAT to LAX Flight Details
Distance and aircraft type by airline for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Interesting Facts About Flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles (SAT to LAX)
What airlines fly direct from SAT airport to LAX airport?
Each month there are several airlines that offer direct flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Los Angeles (LAX). Among the top airlines that consistently provide SAT to LAX flights include:
- Southwest Airlines - (WN) with 330 direct flights between San Antonio and Los Angeles monthly
- American Airlines - (AA) with 480 direct flights between SAT and LAX monthly
- Delta Air Lines - (DL) with 60 direct flights between San Antonio and Los Angeles monthly
- United Airlines - (UA) with 270 direct flights between SAT and LAX monthly
How long does it take to fly from SAT to LAX?
The total flight duration time from San Antonio (SAT) to Los Angeles (LAX) is typically 8 hours 25 minutes. This is the average non-stop flight time based upon historical flights for this route. During this period travelers can expect to fly about 1,686 miles, or 2,714 kilometers.
How many flights are there from SAT to LAX per day?
With 4 different airlines operating flights between San Antonio and Los Angeles, there are, on average, 1,140 flights per month. This equates to about 266 flights per week, and 38 flights per day from SAT to LAX.
How many morning flights are there from SAT to LAX?
- United Airlines - (UA) lists, on average, 4 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from SAT is at 07:25AM and the last departure before noon is at 09:30AM
- Southwest Airlines - (WN) has about 5 flights before noon, starting with the earliest at 06:25AM PST and the latest 11:35AM PST
- American Airlines - (AA) lists, on average, 10 flights departing before 12:00pm, where the first departure from SAT is at 06:10AM and the last departure before noon is at 11:45AM
- Delta Air Lines - (DL) has about 1 flights before noon, starting with the earliest at 07:58AM PST and the latest 08:25AM PST
How many afternoon flights are available from San Antonio to Los Angeles?
- Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 3 direct flights provided by Southwest Airlines, where the earliest departing flight is at 12:25PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:05PM PST.
- There are about 5 United Airlines flights between 12pm PST and 6pm PST, beginning at 12:10PM PST and the last afternoon flight at 05:27PM PST.
- Between 12pm PST and 6pm there are, on average, 5 direct flights provided by American Airlines, where the earliest departing flight is at 12:41PM PST and the last departing flight is at 05:37PM PST.
- There are about 1 Delta Air Lines flights between 12pm PST and 6pm PST, beginning at 12:24PM PST and the last afternoon flight at 12:24PM PST.
How many evening flights are currently on sale from San Antonio International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?
- American Airlines - (AA) with about 1 end of day scheduled flights between SAT and LAX from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
- Delta Air Lines - (DL) lists 1 direct nighttime flights on average from San Antonio to Los Angeles.
- Southwest Airlines - (WN) with about 3 end of day scheduled flights between SAT and LAX from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
What is the flight distance from San Antonio to Los Angeles?
The calculated straight line flying distance from SAT airport to LAX airport is 1,686 miles, or 2,714 kilometers.
What is the earliest departure time out of San Antonio to Los Angeles?
The earliest flight departs from SAT at 06:10AM and arrives at 10:35AM at LAX.
What is the latest flight available from SAT to LAX?
The latest departure time from SAT is scheduled at 07:30PM with an arrival time of 10:10PM at LAX.
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