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San Antonio, Texas

S. state of Texas.

Type CityPopulation 1,430,000Metro Area Population 2,760,000

Why go

  • City in Texas, United States.
  • 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Paseo del Rio (River Walk).
  • Served by Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF).

History

San Antonio is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the seventh-most populous city in the United States, the second-most populous city in Texas, and the second-most populous city in the Southern U.S., with a population of 1.43 million at the 2020 census. The Greater San Antonio metropolitan area, with an estimated 2.76 million residents, ranks as the third-largest metropolitan area in Texas and the 24th-largest in the nation. It is the county seat of Bexar County.

Must-see attractions

849 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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300 Alamo Plaza, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Airports

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 5.7 mi to the centre
San Antonio, TX, US — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 14 airlines (Southwest Airlines, AirTran Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 35 destinations incl. Atlanta, Mexico City, Phoenix, Chicago, Denver… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Austin (68 mi) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 14 airlines, 35 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) 8.1 mi to the centre
San Antonio, TX, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
New Braunfels National Airport 32 mi to the centre
New Braunfels, TX, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Castroville Municipal Airport 23 mi to the centre
Castroville, TX, US
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Pleasanton Municipal Airport 35 mi to the centre
Pleasanton, TX, US
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Twin-Oaks Airport 8.4 mi to the centre
San Antonio, TX, US
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF); 70 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: SAT has direct flights to 35 destinations on 14 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Mexico City, Phoenix, Chicago, Denver…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for San Antonio, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · San Antonio's bus network. · Fares: VIA goMobile app · Airport: Route 5 bus from the airport

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Jet card, management · Managed fleet across US bases · Locally based jet card and aircraft management with private terminals in ~20 US cities.
Helicopter, by-the-seat · Helicopters, seaplanes, jets via partners · By-the-seat helicopters Manhattan–JFK/Newark and the Hamptons; jet charter through partners.
Membership charter · King Air 350i, Citation, Hawker, Global · US membership and on-demand charter; Delta Air Lines is a major shareholder.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.

Tours & experiences