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$87+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio (PHL - SAT)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SAT
avr. 27 — mai 41
dim. 4/27
dim. 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Philadelphia (PHL) to San Antonio (SAT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$263
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$87
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$420

Good round-trip deal

$431 or less
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on avril 22, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/155:45 amPHL - SAT
1 stop6h 29mSpirit Airlines
sam. 7/1912:09 pmSAT - PHL
1 stop9h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/22$263
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 5/103:52 pmPHL - SAT
1 stop19h 00mFrontier
dim. 5/111:43 pmSAT - PHL
1 stop16h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$268
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/206:00 pmPHL - SAT
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/276:51 pmSAT - PHL
1 stop9h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/15:19 pmPHL - SAT
1 stop7h 58mDelta
ven. 7/42:49 pmSAT - PHL
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/22$335
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/158:54 amPHL - SAT
Nonstop3h 46mAmerican Airlines
sam. 7/1912:25 pmSAT - PHL
Nonstop3h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$341
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 7/18:15 amPHL - SAT
2 stops8h 17mUnited Airlines
sam. 7/127:00 amSAT - PHL
1 stop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$353
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ven. 7/46:05 amPHL - SAT
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
jeu. 7/103:35 pmSAT - PHL
2 stops7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$381

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

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Depart

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PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

mar. 7/15

5:45 am-11:14 am

1 stop6h 29m

San Antonio

sam. 7/19

12:09 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$263

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

sam. 5/10

3:52 pm-9:52 am

1 stop19h 00m

San Antonio

dim. 5/11

1:43 pm-6:52 am

1 stop16h 09m

$268

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

mar. 5/20

6:00 pm-5:04 am

1 stop12h 04m

San Antonio

mar. 5/27

6:51 pm-5:07 am

1 stop9h 16m

$283

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

mar. 7/1

5:19 pm-12:17 am

1 stop7h 58m

San Antonio

ven. 7/4

2:49 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$335

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

mar. 7/15

8:54 am-11:40 am

Nonstop3h 46m

San Antonio

sam. 7/19

12:25 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop3h 44m

$341

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

mar. 7/1

8:15 am-3:32 pm

2 stops8h 17m

San Antonio

sam. 7/12

7:00 am-2:08 pm

1 stop6h 08m

$353

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

ven. 7/4

6:05 am-11:10 am

1 stop6h 05m

San Antonio

jeu. 7/10

3:35 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$381

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

dim. 5/4

10:08 pm-9:32 am

1 stop12h 24m

$87

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

lun. 5/19

8:41 am-7:31 pm

1 stop11h 50m

$126

PhiladelphiaSan Antonio

PHL - SAT

PHLSAT

Philadelphia

ven. 7/4

12:09 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$168

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Philadelphia to San Antonio in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Philadelphia-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Philadelphia-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Philadelphia-San Antonio flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Philadelphia-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Antonio from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio

How far ahead should I book a flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Philadelphia to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PHL to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Philadelphia to San Antonio is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 24% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Philadelphia to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Philadelphia to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Antonio ranges from 1.6 - 3.7 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit San Antonio when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in San Antonio by month

Plan your trip to San Antonio by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Antonio, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Antonio. Reviews last updated avril 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta and United Airlines from Philadelphia to San Antonio to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,920 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,683 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
7,940 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gina,Apr 2025

LAS - DEN

Good, the crew was friendly and helpful. The pilot had great skills in keeping the plane stable through rough turbulence. Smooth landing, too! Thank you!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to San Antonio. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Antonio round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Antonio, with prices starting at $263. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $268 and $335, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Philadelphia to San Antonio one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $87. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Philadelphia to San Antonio for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    While on average a flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio is generally $469, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $389. When looking at the most popular route, (Philadelphia - San Antonio), you can expect to pay $213 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    Philadelphia to San Antonio flights have a layover in Dallas most often. Atlanta follows Dallas in terms of the most common layover location on Philadelphia to San Antonio flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Dallas?

    Dallas travelers tend to visit American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium, and Reunion Tower more than anywhere else. American Airlines Center, Dallas World Aquarium and Reunion Tower are located about 15.0 mi, 15.5 mi, and 15.6 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $57 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Those on a layover in Atlanta interested in visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or World of Coca-Cola can do so by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those landing in Atlanta looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Philadelphia to San Antonio flights?

    Flights departing from Philadelphia and landing in San Antonio layover in Atlanta least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Philadelphia to San Antonio flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Philadelphia to San Antonio by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to San Antonio (average of $295). Flying from Philadelphia to San Antonio in March is currently the most expensive (average of $376). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to San Antonio

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia to San Antonio. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated avril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$125Average$171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$149Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$315Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$318Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$330Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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