Flying from London to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): What you need to know
San Antonio is six hours behind London. San Antonio International Airport is located in San Antonio, which runs on the UTC-6 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from London to SAT. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from London to SAT leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London to San Antonio International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels near London Heathrow Airport:
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from London to San Antonio International Airport. Here's where you can connect between London Gatwick Airport and SAT:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to SAT flight? Unwind in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have your key waiting:
The majority of flights that leave London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination right on cue. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from central London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to San Antonio International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate with time to spare:
STN has a stellar on-time arrivals performance of 80%, so you can count on your flight to stay on schedule and reach your final stop as expected.
About San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to San Antonio International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SAT instead:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your London to San Antonio International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
SAT is located at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
From San Antonio International Airport, central San Antonio is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
At the moment, 356 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to San Antonio International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 616 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from London to SAT, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your London to San Antonio International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from London to San Antonio International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from London to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to San Antonio International Airport (SAT). July is the busiest month to travel to San Antonio. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in December.
Lock in a London to SAT plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Antonio to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from London to San Antonio International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about San Antonio
After booking your flight from London to San Antonio International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring San Antonio:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio River walk and Alamo Plaza are major attractions which should be on any well-planned San Antonio itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of the United States you'll want to see. About 105 kilometres northeast of San Antonio, a trip to Austin will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and 360 Bridge.
Around 225 kilometres southeast of San Antonio, Corpus Christi is another favourite stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.