United States Β· 1,209 miles (1,945 km)

Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) flights

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5,500 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with American AAdvantage

An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,209 miles (1,945 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through El Paso, Phoenix and San Diego and more.

How many miles LAX to SAT costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
American AAdvantageOn American Airlines5,500$5.60
Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines7,500$25.60
Iberia ClubOn American Airlines11,000$5.60
Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines14,500$5.60
Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
Etihad GuestOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines15,000$5.60
SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines15,000$56–112
Finnair PlusOn American Airlines16,500$5.60
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines16,500$5.60
British Airways ClubOn American Airlines18,000$5.60
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines20,700$5.60

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

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Airlines flying nonstop from LAX to SAT

Book LAX to SAT with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

LAX to SAT with one stop

20 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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    Southwest Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way
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    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +2
    American Airlines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
    Frontier Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    American Airlines logo
  • Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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  • Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
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    VivaAerobus logo
  • Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +1
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
    Southwest Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    Frontier Airlines logo
    +2
    Frontier Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Southwest Airlines logo
  • Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    United Airlines logo
    +2
    Delta Air Lines logo
  • Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    Delta Air Lines logo
    +3
    United Airlines logo
  • Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)Volaris, then VivaAerobus
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    VivaAerobus logo
  • Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way
    Aeromexico logo
    Alaska Airlines logo
    VivaAerobus logo
    +1
    Volaris logo
  • Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris the whole way
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    VivaAerobus logo
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LAX to SAT: common questions

How many miles does LAX to SAT cost?

In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to SAT?

American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT).

How far is Los Angeles from San Antonio by plane?

Los Angeles (LAX) and San Antonio (SAT) are 1,209 miles (1,945 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book LAX to SAT award flights?

17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Los Angeles and San Antonio?

The most direct connections are through El Paso (ELP), Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Dallas (DFW). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through El Paso.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.