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San Antonio International Airport
San Antonio, TX
TSA17 min fallbackWeather86°FFlights10 trackedNonstop6 popular routesSATAirport-wide view
Estimated TSA source
Terminal ATerminal B
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
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Security
Security snapshot
Standard and PreCheck timing at a glance.
Standard
17 min
PreCheck
5 min
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 3:40 AM
Source: fallback informational values when live data is unavailable.
Weather
Weather now
Thunderstorm
86°F
Feels 96°F•Wind 7 mph
Weather may slow airport movement right now.
Updated Jun 19, 2026, 3:40 AM · Observed Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 AM
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Operations
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Arrivals
AL6512
Alaska · Seattle
4:12 AM
T1 · A8
On time
SO6513
Southwest · Dallas
4:44 AM
T2 · B9
On time
JE6514
JetBlue · Miami
5:16 AM
T3 · C10
On time
SP6515
Spirit · Atlanta
5:48 AM
T1 · D11
On time
FR6516
Frontier · Denver
6:20 AM
T2 · E12
On time
Departures
AL6512
Alaska · Seattle
4:12 AM
T1 · A8
Boarding soon
SO6513
Southwest · Dallas
4:44 AM
T2 · B9
On time
JE6514
JetBlue · Miami
5:16 AM
T3 · C10
On time
SP6515
Spirit · Atlanta
5:48 AM
T1 · D11
Boarding soon
FR6516
Frontier · Denver
6:20 AM
T2 · E12
On time
Readiness
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Layover
Layover Intelligence
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Medium layover
Nearby food/hotel/quick stop
Local district stroll
Short experience · 10–20 min
Long layover
City-side ideas if time allows
San Antonio top attraction
Attraction · 20–40 min
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Amenities
Airport Amenities
Restroom and comfort planning framework
Restrooms
Available across ticketing, gates, and arrivals zones.
Family restrooms
Typically near major gate clusters and central concourses.
Nursing rooms
Look for dedicated lactation or family-care rooms.
Pet relief
Indoor and/or outdoor pet relief areas may be available by terminal.
Lounges
Airline and partner lounges vary by terminal and access level.
Charging areas
Power seating and outlet clusters are commonly near gate waiting zones.
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Route guide
Popular nonstop routes
A curated look at common nonstop destinations from this airport.
DallasHoustonDenverChicagoAtlantaLas Vegas
These nonstop destinations are curated traveler guidance, not a live route feed.
Terminal detail
Know your terminal before you head in
Helpful planning notes for each terminal. Live TSA and flights below still stay airport-wide unless a terminal-specific source exists.
2 terminal zones
Terminal
Terminal A
Traffic pattern
Often feels busiest at the start of the main departure banks.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal
Terminal B
Traffic pattern
Traffic usually depends on airline mix and the current departure bank.
Travel context
Airport-wide TSA and flights apply here; this section is meant to help with terminal planning only.
TSA factor: Use the airport-wide TSA card as your baseline and allow extra time if your airline has heavy bag-drop demand.
Airline guidance: Confirm your airline and curbside drop-off before you head in, especially at airports with separated terminal roadways.
Expect: Walking time, curb flow, and pickup timing can vary by terminal even when the airport snapshot looks similar.
Terminal notes below are guidance-only. TSA and flights remain airport-wide unless a live terminal source exists.
Plan ahead
Travel tips
Best arrival time
90 minutes to 2 hours early is the right default for SAT.
Peak hours
5:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Pro tips
- Morning departures compress quickly because SAT runs a smaller but concentrated first bank.
- Terminal choice matters less than check-in pace, but curbside can still slow on busy weekends.
- South Texas storms can affect late-afternoon departures quickly.
Lost and found
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San Antonio International Airport keeps airport-property, airline baggage, and TSA-held items on separate support paths. Use the official airport site to start the right claim.
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