San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) serves San Antonio, Texas' second-largest city and home to the Alamo. Located 13 km north of downtown, it provides convenient access to this historic, culturally rich city.

The airport has two terminals (A and B) that are connected post-security by an airside shuttle.

Key airlines: Southwest (largest), American, United, Delta, Spirit, Frontier, Allegiant, and Alaska.

SAT is north of downtown San Antonio:

• To Downtown/River Walk: 13 km, 15-25 minutes
• To The Alamo: 14 km, 18-25 minutes
• To SeaWorld: 25 km, 25-30 minutes
• To Austin: 125 km, 90 minutes

Uber and Lyft operate at SAT.

• To downtown/River Walk: $18-25
• To SeaWorld: $30-40
• To Six Flags Fiesta Texas: $25-35

Taxis available from ground transportation:

• Metered rates, similar to rideshare

VIA Metropolitan (Route 5)

Route 5 connects to downtown:

• Route: Airport → Downtown Transit Center
• Journey time: 35-45 minutes
• Frequency: Every 30-60 minutes
• Cost: $1.30
• Hours: Limited schedule

The bus is economical but slow—rideshare recommended.

Type	Daily Rate	Notes
Short Term (garage)	$25/day	Terminal adjacent
Long Term (covered)	$14/day	Shuttle service
Economy	$9/day	Shuttle service

Affordable parking options available.

SAT has good Texas-themed dining:

Terminal A:

• Various options

Terminal B:

• Smoke Shack: San Antonio BBQ
• Rosario's: Tex-Mex, enchiladas
• La Gloria: Mexican street food from local celebrity chef Johnny Hernandez
• Whataburger: Texas institution
• Starbucks, Dunkin'

Don't miss: Rosario's or La Gloria for authentic San Antonio Tex-Mex.

Network: SAT Free WiFi

• Cost: Free
• Speed: Good
• No registration required

SIM cards from:

• Stores in terminal
• Carrier stores in San Antonio

ATMs in both terminals.

• Texas-themed souvenirs: Alamo merchandise, hot sauce
• Adelante Boutique: Local artisan goods
• Basic retail

USO Lounge

• Location: Terminal B
• Access: Military personnel and families

The Club SAT

• Location: Terminal B
• Access: Priority Pass, or ~$40 walk-in
• Amenities: Food, drinks, WiFi

Hotels near SAT are along the airport corridor. Most visitors stay downtown near the River Walk.

San Antonio blends Texas frontier history, Mexican heritage, and modern attractions along its famous River Walk:

Top attractions (with travel time from airport):

• The Alamo: 20 min—"Shrine of Texas Liberty," 1836 battle site
• River Walk (Paseo del Río): 20 min—15 miles of pathways, restaurants, boats
• San Antonio Missions: 30 min—UNESCO World Heritage, four historic missions
• Pearl District: 15 min—historic brewery turned culinary district
• Market Square (El Mercado): 20 min—largest Mexican market in the US
• Tower of the Americas: 20 min—750-foot observation tower

Theme parks:

• SeaWorld San Antonio: 30 min
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas: 25 min
• Morgan's Wonderland: 20 min—world's first ultra-accessible theme park

San Antonio cuisine:

• Breakfast tacos: San Antonio does these exceptionally well
• Puffy tacos: Deep-fried taco shells, local specialty
• Enchiladas: Tex-Mex style with gravy
• Barbacoa: Slow-cooked beef cheeks, Sunday tradition
• Big Red & barbacoa: Classic SA combo

Famous restaurants:

• Mi Tierra: 24-hour Mexican bakery and restaurant, Market Square
• La Gloria: Modern Mexican street food
• 2M Smokehouse: Outstanding Texas BBQ
• Rosario's: Beloved local Tex-Mex

Local tips:

• River Walk: Touristy but genuinely pleasant; take a boat tour
• Missions Trail: Rent a bike and visit all four missions south of downtown
• Fiesta San Antonio (April): 10-day celebration, parades, parties
• Summer is HOT: 35°C+ regularly; mornings are best for outdoor activities
• Day trip to Austin: 90 minutes—live music capital
• Hill Country: Wine country west of San Antonio, beautiful drives
• The Alamo is smaller than you expect—still worth visiting
• Market Square on weekend mornings: Best for atmosphere
• San Antonio is one of America's most affordable big cities
• The city's Mexican heritage is genuine—40% of residents speak Spanish at home