San Antonio (SAT) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
SkyWest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from San Antonio International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 34 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,211-mile flight takes about 3h 12m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,211 mi · 1,949 km
- Flight time
- 3h 12m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying SAT to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines | 14 | Embraer E175, Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 43,769 | 3h 20m |
| Delta Air Lines | 13 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 72,185 | 3h 9m |
| Southwest Airlines | 7 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 45,682 | 3h 4m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 19,708 | 3h 3m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
SAT to LAX flight schedule
8 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:15am and the last at 4:49pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA 4951American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 6:15am | 7:28am | 31 | 92% |
| DL 2534Delta Air Lines | 7:30am | 8:33am | 31 | 92% |
| WN 4884Southwest Airlines | 1:25pm | 2:30pm | 12 | 75% |
| WN 3084Southwest Airlines | 1:55pm | 3:00pm | 12 | 83% |
| AA 6497American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 2:57pm | 4:10pm | 27 | 86% |
| AA 6307American Airlines · operated by SkyWest Airlines | 3:09pm | 4:27pm | 4 | 88% |
| WN 2374Southwest Airlines | 3:15pm | 4:20pm | 4 | n/a |
| DL 2588Delta Air Lines | 4:49pm | 5:54pm | 26 | 88% |
Is SAT to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 86% of 1,814 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (95%), those around 4pm the least (82%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (61%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 697 | 90% | 13 min | 0.3% |
| Delta Air Lines | 679 | 89% | 13 min | 0.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 337 | 72% | 15 min | 0% |
| Spirit Airlines | 101 | 83% | 14 min | 4% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6am to 7am | 195 | 95% | |
| 7am to 8am | 528 | 91% | |
| 8am to 9am | 44 | 93% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 59 | 73% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 82 | 72% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 149 | 87% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 339 | 86% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 285 | 82% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 42 | 60% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 179 | 18,202 | |
| September 2025 | 155 | 16,263 | |
| October 2025 | 167 | 17,647 | |
| November 2025 | 174 | 16,495 | |
| December 2025 | 177 | 19,030 | |
| January 2026 | 129 | 10,916 | |
| February 2026 | 121 | 9,852 | |
| March 2026 | 145 | 12,828 | |
| April 2026 | 146 | 12,868 | |
| May 2026 | 147 | 14,632 | |
| June 2026 | 145 | 15,827 | |
| July 2026 | 151 | 16,915 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.