Traveling from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
To break up your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Antonio International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the DCA - SAT route are:
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
C$104 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Antonio International Airport. A return flight starts at C$231. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flight tickets from DCA to SAT, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
Ronald Reagan National Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 16 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 43 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Antonio International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DCA:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SAT instead:
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
San Antonio International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres from central San Antonio. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes around 1 hour and 32 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
July is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Antonio International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to San Antonio in April.
The warmest month in San Antonio is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to San Antonio International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap flight tickets from DCA to SAT in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC on average.
More about San Antonio
Once you've locked in your flights from DCA to SAT, you'll want to find a place to stay in San Antonio. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are top sights which should feature on any well-planned San Antonio itinerary.
Complete your San Antonio trip with hotels and a car rental
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