Flying from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Veracruz Airport (VER): what you need to know
Veracruz's timezone is UTC-6, which is the same as San Antonio.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your SAT to VER flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Antonio International Airport to Veracruz Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SAT and VER include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Mexico City Juarez International Airport
Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from SAT land on schedule 82% of the time.
To get to San Antonio International Airport from central San Antonio, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to SAT? If you're catching an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Veracruz Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Veracruz Airport (VER)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Antonio International Airport to Veracruz Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near VER instead:
Grab a Veracruz Airport rental car and explore Veracruz and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Europcar and Keddy By Europcar are popular providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Veracruz Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Veracruz Airport (VER) to central Veracruz
From Veracruz Airport, Veracruz is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Veracruz Airport (VER)
November is the busiest month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Veracruz Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Veracruz in March.
The warmest month in Veracruz is May, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from San Antonio International Airport to Veracruz Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAT to VER in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC (63ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF) then.
Explore more of Mexico
Mexico City is just one of the many cities in Mexico waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Veracruz. Around 322 kilometres away to the west, well-known attractions include Zócalo, Historic Centre (Centro Historico) and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Around 306 kilometres west of Veracruz, Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite stop in Mexico. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Zoologico Zacango, Centro Ecoturistico y Educación Ambiental Sierra de Guadalupe and Botanical Garden.
