Destination

San Antonio, United States: trips from $438

San Antonio mixes the Alamo and Spanish missions with the lively River Walk, Tex-Mex cooking and family theme parks on the edge of the Hill Country.

Stunning night view of the Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas, beautifully illuminated.
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Trips to San Antonio from every city

Cheapest first, per person, round trip, taxes and fees included.

Lowest fares to San Antonio by city, last 30 days

FromLowest, 30 daysChecks
Los Angeles$29713
San Francisco$6371

When to go

Best months for San Antonio
MonthSeason
Januaryfine
Februaryfine
Marchbest
Aprilbest
Maybest
Junefine
Julyavoid
Augustavoid
Septemberfine
Octoberbest
Novemberbest
Decemberfine
  • April: Fiesta San Antonio, ten days of parades in late April
  • November, December: River Walk holiday lights

July, August: Extreme heat

Where to stay 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 and 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

Good to know

AirportsSan Antonio International (SAT)
Passport for US citizensno
Price levelmid-range
Time zoneAmerica/Chicago
Kind of tripcity, history, family, food, theme-park

San Antonio in pictures

The Tower of the Americas in San Antonio stands tall against a pastel sky at dusk.
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The historic Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, beautifully lit at dusk, showcasing its iconic architecture.
Photo: Mark Direen / Pexels, Pexels License

Questions about San Antonio

When is the best time to visit San Antonio?

March, April, May, October and November. July, August: Extreme heat

Do US citizens need a passport for San Antonio?

No. San Antonio is a domestic trip; a government photo ID is enough.

What is the cheapest flight to San Antonio right now?

San Antonio from Los Angeles, Oct 16–18, 2026, from $438 per person round trip, is the cheapest trip we have published; the full list is on this page.

How expensive is San Antonio on the ground?

San Antonio is mid-range by US standards: plan about $90 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.