San Antonio (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX) flights

An economy award from San Antonio (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX) 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 San Antonio (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX): American Airlines, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 841 miles (1,353 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 14 ways to fly it with one stop, through El Paso, Dallas and Dallas and more.
How many miles SAT to PHX 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $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.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAT to PHX
- American Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

- Frontier AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book SAT to PHX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
SAT to PHX with one stop
14 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via El Paso (ELP)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus, then American Airlines


- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Colorado Springs (COS)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way





- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way




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- Via San Diego (SAN)Southwest Airlines the whole way


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- Via Los Angeles (LAX)American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more the whole way




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- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way


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- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way



- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way



SAT to PHX: common questions
How many miles does SAT to PHX 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 (9,000) and Etihad Guest (12,000). 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 SAT to PHX?
American Airlines (oneworld), Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Antonio (SAT) to Phoenix (PHX).
How far is San Antonio from Phoenix by plane?
San Antonio (SAT) and Phoenix (PHX) are 841 miles (1,353 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAT to PHX award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Antonio and Phoenix?
The most direct connections are through El Paso (ELP), Dallas (DFW), Dallas (DAL), Monterrey (MTY) and Houston (IAH). On 13 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.








