San Antonio from Los Angeles, 16 – 18 Oct: £771 for two, all in
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The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $438 per person, $22 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs of 74–80°F with a 3–5% chance of rain all weekend
- Hotel rated 8.1 from 1,229 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation
The catch: With one stop on Frontier, the outbound takes 5h 46m, all three hotels are outside downtown, and a checked bag isn't in the total.
Worth it if you want the Alamo, tacos and mild weather on a careful budget; skip it if you only fly nonstop.
Worth it if you don't mind a stop: $1,023 for two, which is the Frontier flights at $876 plus 2 nights at Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Airport North at $147, taxes and fees included. You fly Friday, Oct 16 and come back Sunday, Oct 18, 2026, from LAX with one stop. The outbound leaves at 11:40 AM and takes 5h 46m, and a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
£771 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, return | £660 |
| Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Airport North, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | £111 |
| The total, before you go | £771 |
| Hold luggage each, return (not in the total) | about £181 |
£17 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat selection on basic fares and hold luggage (about £45 each way per bag on Frontier, £181 for two return); a resort fee, if the hotel has one, is collected at the desk. Prices are what we found at the time shown; the booking site’s checkout is the binding one.
The flight
£330 per person, return
£660 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 46m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 11:40 AM – Fri, Oct 16, 7:26 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | £330 | 1 stop | 5h 46m |
| American. Operated by SkyWest Airlines as American Eagle | £480 | nonstop | 3h 2m |
| Frontier | £448 | 2 stops | 18h 30m |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026, 17:44 GMT-7. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $438 per person, this Frontier fare is $22 below the typical fare on this route. That's 5% under the $460 median of 13 earlier checks. With the hotel, the trip for two comes to $1,023 with taxes and fees included. A checked bag and spending money are extra. The forecast for the dates is good for being outside: highs of 74–80°F, lows of 58–65°F, a 3–5% chance of rain and overcast skies all three days. That's walking weather for the River Walk, the missions by bike and a barge cruise at night. These dates fall before the River Walk holiday lights in November and December, so expect a regular fall weekend, not a festival. If you'd rather have the shorter flight, the American Eagle nonstop was $637 per person when we checked.
The kind of trip this is
This is a short city weekend built around history and food: the Alamo, Spanish missions, evenings on the River Walk and tacos for breakfast. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat and see a few sights at an easy pace, with a theme-park day if you want one. You land Friday at 7:26 PM, so Saturday is your one full day. Pick a lane and enjoy it.
Weather in San Antonio, 16 – 18 Oct
Highs 74–80°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 16 Oct | 80 °F | 65 °F | 5% |
| Sat 17 Oct | 74 °F | 58 °F | 3% |
| Sun 18 Oct | 79 °F | 60 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in San Antonio
All three are in North or West San Antonio, not downtown. Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Airport North is the best value and the hotel in our total. It's $147 for 2 nights ($74 a night), rated 8.1 from 1,229 reviews, with breakfast and free cancellation, near the airport. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Seaworld LAFB is the top rated at 8.8 from 939 reviews. It's $255 for the stay ($128 a night) in West San Antonio, with breakfast and free cancellation, and it's the pick for a SeaWorld day. Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio North/Stone Oak is the budget listing at $156 ($78 a night). It's rated 7.1 and includes breakfast, but it has no free cancellation. For your evenings, River Walk / Downtown puts you by the Alamo, and the Pearl District has the city's top restaurants.
Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Airport North
£111 for 2 nights, two guests · £56 a night
See roomsLa Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Seaworld LAFB
£192 for 2 nights, two guests · £96 a night
See roomsDays Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio North/Stone Oak
£118 for 2 nights, two guests · £59 a night
See roomsAll hotels in San Antonio for these dates
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Where in San Antonio
- River Walk / Downtown: Hotels right on the riverside promenade near the Alamo.
- Pearl District: Restored brewery complex with the city's top restaurants and the Hotel Emma.
- King William: Victorian mansions and B&Bs along the river south of downtown.
- La Cantera / The Rim: Resorts near Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the outlets.
What to do in San Antonio
- Visit the Alamo, then walk the River Walk
- Tour the UNESCO-listed San Antonio Missions by bike
- Eat breakfast tacos and puffy tacos in the Pearl or Southtown
- Take a river barge cruise at night
- Spend a day at SeaWorld or Six Flags Fiesta Texas
- Browse Historic Market Square
Also worth it
- Visit the Alamo and walk the River Walk
Tours and tickets in San Antonio
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Getting there and around
| Airports in Los Angeles | Los Angeles International (LAX), Hollywood Burbank (BUR), John Wayne Orange County (SNA), Ontario International (ONT), Long Beach (LGB) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
| Flight time | 5h 46m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,202 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
What 2 nights in San Antonio costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | £660 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Airport North) | £111 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | £271 |
| Total for two | £1,042 |
Flights and hotel are the prices we found; spending is a planning estimate for a mid-range destination, per person per day times two.
Price history: Los Angeles to San Antonio
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | £330 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | £224 (12 Oct 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | £347 |
| Price checks | 13 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Antonio.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you pay in US dollars.
- San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles. The trip covers 1,202 miles, and the outbound takes 5h 46m with one stop.
- The $1,023 total doesn't cover a checked bag, resort fees or spending money. We budget $360 in spending for two, which brings the trip to $1,383.
- Super 8 and La Quinta offer free cancellation. Days Inn & Suites doesn't.
- Prices include taxes and fees as we found them, and they can change before you book.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop doesn't bother you. The fare is $438 per person, $22 below the typical fare on this route. The hotel in the total is rated 8.1 with breakfast, and the forecast shows highs of 74–80°F. If you'd rather fly nonstop, that was $637 per person on American Eagle.
How much is the whole trip for two?
$1,023 for two, taxes and fees included: $876 for the Frontier flights plus $147 for 2 nights at Super 8 by Wyndham San Antonio Airport North. A checked bag, resort fees and spending money aren't included. With $360 in spending for two, plan on $1,383.
Do I need a passport?
No. San Antonio is in Texas, so you don't need a passport and you pay in US dollars. Just remember the clock: San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What is the weather like?
The forecast shows overcast skies all three days, with highs of 80°F on Friday, 74°F on Saturday and 79°F on Sunday. Lows run 58–65°F, and the chance of rain is 3–5%.
Is 2 nights enough?
It works if you keep the plan tight. You land Friday at 7:26 PM, so Saturday is your full day. Choose either the Alamo, the River Walk and the missions, or a day at SeaWorld or Six Flags Fiesta Texas.
How long is the flight?
The Frontier outbound leaves LAX at 11:40 AM and lands in San Antonio at 7:26 PM local time, with one stop. That's 5h 46m in total. The American Eagle nonstop takes 3h 2m.
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