$36 Cheap Flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles (SAT-LAX)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $36 for one-way flights and $76 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 20 - Wed, May 28
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$76 Roundtrip, just found
$76
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 20 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $76 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, Jun 10 - Mon, Jun 16
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$86 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$86
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 10 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Mon, Jun 16, priced at $86 found 1 hour ago
Spirit Airlines
Sun, May 18 - Tue, May 27
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$88 Roundtrip, just found
$88
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, May 18 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Tue, May 27, priced at $88 just found
Spirit Airlines
Tue, May 20 - Fri, May 30
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$97 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$97
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 20 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Fri, May 30, priced at $97 found 2 hours ago
Spirit Airlines
Mon, Jun 2 - Thu, Jun 5
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$100 Roundtrip, just found
$100
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 2 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Thu, Jun 5, priced at $100 just found
Spirit Airlines
Sat, May 10 - Sat, May 17
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$100 Roundtrip, just found
$100
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 10 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 17, priced at $100 just found
Frontier Airlines
Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$134 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$134
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 24 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $134 found 1 hour ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Jul 16 - Wed, Aug 13
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$185 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$185
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 16 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Wed, Aug 13, priced at $185 found 1 hour ago
United
Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 24
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$322 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$322
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, May 20 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $322 found 1 hour ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
SAT
San Antonio
LAX
Los Angeles
$435 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$435
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 3 from San Antonio to Los Angeles, returning Tue, Jun 10, priced at $435 found 2 hours ago
Flights from San Antonio (SAT) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Origin airport
San Antonio Intl.
Destination airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$76
Distance
1207 mi

San Antonio to Los Angeles Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Antonio to Los Angeles

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles are during the month of May. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

The best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Antonio to Los Angeles: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Antonio to Los Angeles

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Antonio to Los Angeles in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $36 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Antonio to Los Angeles flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Antonio to Los Angeles airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) cost?
Cheap round-trip flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) start at $74. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Spirit Airlines flight leaving SAT on May 18 2025 and touching down at LAX. The price was last updated on April 22 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from SAT to LAX?
The cheapest flights from SAT to LAX are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Skip the stopovers and fly straight to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) with 4 airlines, including:

  • Delta Air Lines
  • American Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

What is the cheapest airline that flies from SAT to LAX?
Currently, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from SAT to LAX is Spirit Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $36. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from SAT on June 24 2025. Prices were last updated on April 22 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
With an average of 4 nonstop flights that operate from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) daily, you’ll be soaring through the skies in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights between SAT and LAX are their busiest at 7 AM. If you’d like a quieter experience and potentially cheaper prices, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from SAT to LAX?
If you jet off on a Friday, you’ll get the greatest range of options for flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX).
What is the earliest flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Take the earliest flight at around 7:00AM UTC-6, heading out of San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT). You’ll be in the air for roughly 3h 31m, arriving at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) at approximately 8:31AM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
Flights from SAT to LAX have an average travel time of 3 hours and 29 minutes. The distance between the two is 1,200 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SAT to LAX?
With 100% of flights generally arriving as scheduled, Air France has the best on-time performance for nonstop flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX). To monitor your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
To arrive at Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) without delays, select a flight that leaves San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Los Angeles from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT)?
Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) is the only airport in Los Angeles with direct flights from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT). Browse the available options and discover cheap fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from SAT to LAX shortly before your trip is generally more expensive. However, if there’s some wiggle room with your travel dates and times, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a SAT to LAX flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a SAT to LAX flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, having everything in one convenient place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Simply pick your flights and choose from our wide range of stays, then personalize your trip with other add-ons like car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Antonio Intl. Airport (SAT) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?
It’s generally possible to cancel or reschedule your SAT to LAX flight. However, if it’s been more than 24 hours since booking, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline’s policies in your itinerary to see what changes are allowed and whether any costs are involved. You’ll also find further details on our Customer Service portal.

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