Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) flights
An economy award from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT) 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 Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,209 miles (1,945 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld and Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 20 ways to fly it with one stop, through El Paso, Phoenix and San Diego and more.
How many miles LAX to SAT 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 | 11,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 14,500 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 18,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 20,700 | $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 LAX to SAT
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book LAX to SAT with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
LAX to SAT with one stop
20 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 Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via San Diego (SAN)Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Monterrey (MTY)VivaAerobus the whole way
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Houston (HOU)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+2
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Leon/Guanajuato (BJX)Volaris, then VivaAerobus
- Via Guadalajara (GDL)Volaris the whole way
+1 - Via Queretaro (QRO)Volaris the whole way
LAX to SAT: common questions
How many miles does LAX to SAT 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 (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (14,500). 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 LAX to SAT?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles (LAX) to San Antonio (SAT).
How far is Los Angeles from San Antonio by plane?
Los Angeles (LAX) and San Antonio (SAT) are 1,209 miles (1,945 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book LAX to SAT award flights?
17 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 9 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Los Angeles and San Antonio?
The most direct connections are through El Paso (ELP), Phoenix (PHX), San Diego (SAN), Las Vegas (LAS) and Dallas (DFW). On 17 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.