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SAT to SAN: distance & flight time
San Antonio (San Antonio International Airport) → San Diego (San Diego International Airport)
1,127 mi
1,814 km · 980 nm
2h 55m
estimated nonstop flight time
-2h
time difference · heading west
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Flight time details
1,127 miles nonstop takes roughly 2h 55m gate to gate, flying west. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2-hour time set-back when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- SAT — San Antonio International Airport · San Antonio, United States
- SAN — San Diego International Airport · San Diego, United States
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near SAT
- RND · Randolph Air Force Base11 mi away
- SKF · Lackland Air Force Base12 mi away
- SSF · Stinson Municipal Airport14 mi away
- AUS · Austin Bergstrom International Airport66 mi away
Near SAN
Frequently asked questions
How far is SAT from SAN?
The flight distance from San Antonio (SAT) to San Diego (SAN) is 1,127 miles (1,814 km, 980 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from SAT to SAN?
A nonstop flight takes about 2h 55m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between San Antonio and San Diego?
San Diego is 2 hours behind San Antonio.
What is the cheapest way to fly from SAT to SAN?
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