San Antonio from San Francisco, Oct 16–18: $1,149 for two, all in
The verdict
Our verdict
Worth it, if
- $450 per person, $121 below the typical fare on this route
- Highs 71–76°F and rain chances of 0–13% for River Walk strolls
- Breakfast and free cancellation at all three hotels, from $88 a night
The catch: The Frontier flight has one stop and takes 5h 32m, United's nonstop takes 3h 31m but costs $669 per person, and all three hotels are in North San Antonio, not downtown.
Worth it if you want Tex-Mex, history and the River Walk for less; skip it if a connection or staying outside downtown bothers you.
Worth it if you can live with one stop: $1,149 for two, which covers the Frontier flights at $900 and La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Airport at $249, taxes and fees included. The trip runs Oct 16–18, 2026 for 2 nights, leaving SFO on Friday at 2:17 PM with one stop and 5h 32m of travel. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't in the total.
The total, before you go
$1,149 for two · 2 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
| For two | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two, round trip | $900 |
| La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Airport, 2 nights, two guests, taxes in | $249 |
| The total, before you go | $1,149 |
| A checked bag each, round trip (not in the total) | about $240 |
$121 per person below the typical fare on this route.
Not in it: seat picks on basic fares and a checked bag (about $60 each way per bag on Frontier, $240 for two round trip); 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
$450 per person, round trip
$900 for two, taxes and fees included · Frontier · 1 stop · 5h 32m
Out Fri, Oct 16, 2:17 PM – Fri, Oct 16, 9:49 PM
| Airline | Per person | Stops | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | $450 | 1 stop | 5h 32m |
| United | $669 | nonstop | 3h 31m |
| Frontier | $651 | 2 stops | 29h 32m |
Prices checked Oct 14, 2026, 1:05 AM PDT. Prices change; the binding price is the one on the booking site.
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Why now
At $450 per person, this fare is $121 below the typical fare on this route. We put that typical fare at $571 based on 13 earlier checks, so this one is 21% lower. Across 12 offers for these dates, we saw fares from $450 to $730 per person. With the hotel, taxes and fees included, the whole trip for two comes to $1,149. Spending money, resort fees and a checked bag come on top of that. Mid-October looks comfortable: the forecast has highs of 71–76°F, lows of 54–61°F and rain chances no higher than 13%, with mostly overcast skies. That's easy weather for walking the Alamo, biking the missions and taking a night barge on the river. These prices are what we found when we checked, and they can change.
The kind of trip this is
This is a city weekend built on history and food: the Alamo, the Spanish missions, breakfast tacos and an evening on the River Walk. It suits a couple or two friends who like to walk, eat and see a few landmarks without rushing. With two nights, the pace stays easy. If you want a theme-park day, it'll probably cost you the missions.
Weather in San Antonio, Oct 16–18
Highs 71–76°F, little rain expected
| Day | High | Low | Rain chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 16 | 76 °F | 61 °F | 13% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 71 °F | 54 °F | 0% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 75 °F | 55 °F | 3% |
Where to stay in San Antonio
All three picks are in North San Antonio near the airport, and each one includes breakfast and free cancellation. La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Airport is the best value and the hotel in our total: $249 for the stay ($125 a night) for a Deluxe King Room, rated 7.7 from 2,669 reviews. Comfort Suites San Antonio Ft Sam Houston-SAMMC Area is the top-rated pick at 8.9 from 467 reviews, at $271 for the stay ($136 a night). Days Inn by Wyndham N.W. Medical Center is the budget pick at $176 for the stay ($88 a night), rated 7.2 from 1,492 reviews. For sightseeing, you'll head into River Walk / Downtown for the riverside promenade near the Alamo, and to the Pearl District for the city's top restaurants.
La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Airport
$249 for 2 nights, two guests · $125 a night
See roomsComfort Suites San Antonio Ft Sam Houston-SAMMC Area
$271 for 2 nights, two guests · $136 a night
See roomsDays Inn by Wyndham N.W. Medical Center
$176 for 2 nights, two guests · $88 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 on the 0% rain-chance Saturday
- Eat breakfast tacos and puffy tacos in the Pearl or Southtown
- Take a river barge cruise at night
- Browse Historic Market Square
- Trade a slow day for SeaWorld or Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Also worth it
- Visit the Alamo and walk the River Walk
- Spend a day at SeaWorld or Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Tours and tickets in San Antonio
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Getting there and around
| Airports in San Francisco | San Francisco International (SFO), Oakland San Francisco Bay (OAK), San Jose Mineta International (SJC) |
|---|---|
| Airports in San Antonio | San Antonio International (SAT) |
| Flight time | 5h 32m (1 stop) |
| Distance | 1,487 miles each way |
| Time difference | +2 hours |
What 2 nights in San Antonio costs
| Estimate | |
|---|---|
| Flights for two | $900 |
| Hotel, 2 nights (La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Airport) | $249 |
| Food, getting around and tickets, 2 days for two | $360 |
| Total for two | $1,509 |
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: San Francisco to San Antonio
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| This trip | $450 per person |
| Lowest in the last 30 days | $390 (Oct 14, 2026) |
| Typical price, last 60 days | $571 |
| Price checks | 13 |
Good to know
- Passport: no passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Antonio.
- Currency: US dollar (USD).
- No passport needed, and you'll pay in US dollars.
- San Antonio is 2 hours ahead of San Francisco.
- The outbound flight leaves SFO at 2:17 PM and lands at 9:49 PM local time after one stop.
- Our budget adds $360 in spending money for two, which brings the full trip to $1,509.
- The River Walk holiday lights run in November and December, so they won't be up for these dates.
Questions readers ask
Is it worth it?
Yes, if a stop is fine with you. The fare is $450 per person, 21% below the typical $571 on this route, and the forecast has highs of 71–76°F. The tradeoffs are a 5h 32m trip with one stop and hotels in North San Antonio rather than downtown.
How much is the whole trip for two?
It's $1,149 for two: $900 for the Frontier flights plus $249 for 2 nights at La Quinta by Wyndham San Antonio Airport, taxes and fees included. Resort fees, a checked bag and spending money aren't included. With $360 of spending money, our budget comes to $1,509.
Is there a nonstop?
Yes. When we checked, United had a nonstop leaving at 12:15 PM that takes 3h 31m, but it costs $669 per person, or $1,338 for two. The Frontier fare in our total has one stop.
What is the weather like?
The forecast is mostly overcast, with highs of 76°F Friday, 71°F Saturday and 75°F Sunday. Lows run from 54°F to 61°F, and the rain chance tops out at 13%.
Do I need a passport?
No. It's a domestic trip, and you'll pay in US dollars.
Is 2 nights enough?
For a long weekend, yes. That's enough time for the Alamo, the River Walk, a night barge cruise, a missions bike tour and a taco breakfast in the Pearl. A day at SeaWorld or Six Flags Fiesta Texas would take the place of one of those.
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