Travelling from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): What you need to know
Your route to adventure begins at Fort Lauderdale's main airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Check out the options for catching a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) departing from this base.
3 hours 5 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport flight.
San Antonio International Airport is located in San Antonio. The city follows the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour behind Fort Lauderdale.
The busiest route is from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT). You can choose from 3 direct services every week. Spirit Airlines operates a 7am departure between FLL and SAT.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Fort Lauderdale to SAT. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
High season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) leaving from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Spirit Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport taking off from FLL.
Spirit Airlines sees the most traveller bookings for flights from FLL to SAT.
Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 73.47% of its services landing on time.
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Fort Lauderdale, FLL can be reached in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
About San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Book a hotel close to SAT if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond San Antonio's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week before your Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport flight.
The street address for SAT is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
San Antonio International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central San Antonio. How long it takes to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
At the moment, 87 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 175 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Fort Lauderdale to SAT. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Visit San Antonio in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to SAT plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in San Antonio to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about San Antonio
After booking your flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Antonio International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Antonio:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza are leading attractions which should feature on any good San Antonio itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited San Antonio, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey about 105 kilometres north-east to Austin to check off its top sights. From Texas State Capitol to Central Park and Austin Museum of Art, Downtown, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of the United States, consider Corpus Christi, roughly 225 kilometres south-east of San Antonio. Texas State Aquarium, Bayfront Park and Corpus Christi Cathedral are among the biggest draws.