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Cheap Flights from New York to San Antonio

San Antonio, TX · 1,580 miles · nonstop from JFK and Newark (EWR)

3h 50m nonstop From $152 1,580 mi Cheapest in January

Lowest fare found via Travelpayouts for travel around Oct 3 · prices update daily.

$152

Lowest fare

live, one-way

$129

Average fare

one-way

3h 50m

Nonstop time

1,580 mi

Jan

Cheapest month

~$119

What cheap flights to San Antonio actually cost

At an average of $129 one-way over 1,580 miles, San Antonio works out to 8.2¢ per mile — unusually good value for the distance, cheaper per mile than 73% of the US destinations we track. By headline fare it is the 31st cheapest of our 50 US destinations.

Across a full year, modelled one-way fares to San Antonio range from about $119 in January to roughly $152 in October — a $33 swing, or about 25% around the $131 annual average. Peak demand months for this route are March, April, October, which is when both fares and hotel rates run highest. If your dates are flexible, moving a trip out of October and into January is worth more than almost any booking trick.

Month-by-month fares: New York to San Antonio

$119

Jan

$125

Feb

$152

Mar

$152

Apr

$119

May

$125

Jun

$131

Jul

$125

Aug

$119

Sep

$152

Oct

$125

Nov

$125

Dec

* Modelled from this route's $129 historical average and its peak-demand months (Mar, Apr, Oct), scaled by haul length. Not a live quote — the search box above returns current fares.

About San Antonio, TX

San Antonio centers on the historic Alamo and a festive River Walk lined with restaurants and cafes. Its deep Tex-Mex roots and mild seasons make it a relaxed Texas getaway.

Nonstops to San Antonio are thinner than you'd expect for a city its size. A few exist, but plenty of itineraries route through a hub like DFW, IAH, or CLT. When there is a direct, it's about three hours fifty from Newark or LGA. If the nonstop fare looks steep, a one-stop through Texas often costs less and doesn't add much clock time. Spring and October are the sweet spot: mild weather, no summer furnace, softer fares. Central time, so you gain an hour flying out and give it back coming home.

Top things to do in San Antonio:

•The Alamo
•River Walk (Paseo del Río)
•Spanish colonial missions

Which NYC airport for San Antonio?

San Antonio is 1,580 miles out — beyond LaGuardia's 1,500-mile perimeter rule, which is why you will not find a nonstop from LGA. Compare JFK and Newark (EWR) instead; on a route this long the fare gap between the two is often larger than any bag fee you are trying to avoid.

JFK guide EWR guide

How to get the cheapest fare to San Antonio

1Book roughly 5-8 weeks ahead — that is the window that fits a 1,580-mile medium-haul route like San Antonio, not the generic "book on a Tuesday" advice.
2Search JFK and Newark (EWR) separately. LaGuardia cannot serve this route nonstop, so a LGA-inclusive "all airports" search mostly returns connections.
3Target January (modelled around $119) and avoid October (around $152) if your dates can move.
4At 3h 50m this is a short sector — the first departure of the morning is both the cheapest bank and the least likely to be delayed by knock-on congestion.
5If you are comparing a $84 ultra-low-cost fare against a $129 mainline one, add the bag and seat fees first — on this route that gap usually closes to under $20.
6Set a price alert rather than watching manually. This route's modelled swing is $33 across the year, so the drops are worth catching.

Need a place to stay in San Antonio?

Once your flight's sorted, it's worth comparing hotels and short stays early — the best-located rooms tend to book up first. Takes a minute to see what's available for your dates.

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Sorted a ride in San Antonio from the airport?

Booking an airport transfer ahead of time means a driver's waiting when you land — no taxi queue or surge pricing after a long flight. Worth comparing a fixed-price pickup for your arrival.

Compare airport transfers

Planning what to do in San Antonio?

The popular museums, tours, and attractions often sell out on peak days — it's worth booking skip-the-line tickets before you go so your trip isn't spent waiting in queues.

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FAQ: flights from NYC to San Antonio

One-way fares to San Antonio average about $129, with the cheapest tickets landing near $88 and round trips typically running $258-$323. Across the year our modelled fares move between $119 in January and $152 in October, averaging $131. That makes San Antonio the 31st cheapest of the 50 US destinations we track from New York.

Aim for 5-8 weeks ahead. San Antonio is 1,580 miles from New York, and booking windows scale with distance — short hops reward booking late, long hauls punish it. Booking inside two weeks on this route usually means paying close to the October peak of $152 regardless of when you actually travel.

January, at a modelled $119 one-way. The most expensive is October at around $152. Peak season for this route is March, April, October, so the shoulder weeks either side of those months are usually the sweet spot for fare and weather together.

A nonstop takes about 3h 50m covering 1,580 miles, departing from JFK and Newark (EWR). Connecting itineraries typically add two to four hours depending on the hub.

San Antonio centers on the historic Alamo and a festive River Walk lined with restaurants and cafes. Its deep Tex-Mex roots and mild seasons make it a relaxed Texas getaway. Travellers from New York most often build a trip around The Alamo, River Walk (Paseo del Río), Spanish colonial missions.