Flying from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
The timezone in San Antonio is UTC-5, which is one hour ahead of Albuquerque.
To ensure you catch your ABQ to SAT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as October. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Southwest Airlines is your gateway to exploring San Antonio (and perhaps some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Southwest Airlines.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ABQ and SAT:
Dallas Love Field Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight is $256. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $511. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ABQ to SAT by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from ABQ to SAT by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
Handy information about Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ)
ABQ is located at 2200 Sunport Blvd. SE.
Albuquerque International Sunport Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 85.09% of flights that take off from ABQ arrive at their destination without delay.
Central Albuquerque to Albuquerque International Sunport Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 2 hours 55 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to ABQ:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAT instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Antonio and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from San Antonio International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport is roughly 19 kilometres from the centre of San Antonio. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit San Antonio in April.
The warmest month in San Antonio is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport to San Antonio International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ABQ to SAT in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of United States
You've visited San Antonio, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey about 306 kilometres east to Houston to tick off its leading attractions. From The Houston Museum of Natural Science to The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio, Dallas is another favourite stop in United States. Start your sightseeing at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art.
