--- iata: SAT name: San Antonio International Airport city: San Antonio country: United States lastUpdated: '2026-09-05' officialWebsite: 'https://flysanantonio.com/' sources: - 'https://flysanantonio.com/' - 'https://flysanantonio.com/home/ground-transportation/public-transportation/' - 'https://flysanantonio.com/home/ground-transportation/taxi-cabs/' - 'https://flysanantonio.com/home/at-the-airport/dining-shopping/' - 'https://flysanantonio.com/home/at-the-airport/airport-services/' - >- https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/airports/san-antonio-international-sat-airport/ - 'https://www.pointhacks.com.au/reviews/united-club-san-antonio/' - 'https://www.flysatparking.com/' - >- https://www.reddit.com/r/unitedairlines/comments/1jahioo/sat_united_club_small_but_great/ - 'https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_International_Airport' quickFacts: - >- Two connected terminals (A and B) in one building; walk freely landside but re-clear security airside - >- Major carriers: Southwest (largest), American, United, Delta; Breeze and Air Canada added in 2026; international to Mexico - 10.7M passengers in 2025; origin-destination focused - Only one public lounge (United Club in B); no Priority Pass - Security often 10-20 min; PreCheck available limited hours - >- Strong local dining additions like Bakery Lorraine, Southerleigh, Tre Pizzeria, La Gloria bentoTips: - label: Timing title: 'Arrive 90 min domestic, watch early lounge close' detail: >- Airlines recommend 90 min domestic/2 hrs peak or international; PreCheck ends 5-6pm. summary: >- Security is usually quick but peaks 5-8am and 3-6pm; United Club shuts by 5:15-6:30pm. category: timing - label: Terminal title: Stay landside to switch A/B freely detail: >- Furthest walk ~0.4 miles with no moving walkways—budget time or request assistance. summary: >- Terminals adjoin; clear the correct checkpoint as airside transfer requires re-screening. category: terminal - label: Food title: Prioritize new local spots airside detail: >- Most options post-security; landside limited—eat before clearing if connecting terminals. summary: >- Skip chains for Bakery Lorraine, Southerleigh, Tre Pizzeria, La Gloria, or Smoke Shack. category: food - label: Status title: United Club only public option—day pass or status detail: >- USO landside Terminal B for military only; expansion may add more lounges later. summary: >- Small but clean with snacks/bar; no PP, no showers/bathrooms inside, closes early. category: status lounges: - name: United Club hours: '04:30-18:30 Sun-Fri; 04:30-17:15 Sat' access: - United Club membership - Star Alliance Gold (eligible flights) - United Premier Gold+ - one-time pass ~$59 - eligible premium cabin bestFor: - United/Star Alliance flyers - Short work sessions - Morning departures summary: >- Small, bright, and clean with decent snacks and fast Wi-Fi, but no restrooms/showers and early close make it skippable for long waits or non-members. verdict: depends terminal: Terminal B amenities: - Complimentary snacks and hot items - Full bar (premium extra) - High-speed Wi-Fi - Work desks - Airfield views - name: USO Lounge hours: '09:00-17:00 daily' access: - Active/reserve military and dependents only bestFor: - Military travelers - Families summary: >- Solid free option for eligible military with snacks, seating, and quiet space landside near baggage claim. verdict: worth-it terminal: Terminal B amenities: - Lounge seating - Snacks and beverages - Wi-Fi - Games/TVs - Family-friendly waterOptions: - kind: refill name: Water bottle filling stations zone: airside summary: >- Free filtered refill stations throughout A and B—best free option after dumping liquids pre-security. location: 'Near gates A3 and A5, airside' terminal: Terminal A isBestValue: true isBestQuality: true - kind: refill name: Water bottle filling stations zone: airside summary: Convenient free stations post-security near gates and amenities. location: 'Near restrooms in departures/food court area, airside' terminal: Terminal B - kind: purchase name: Convenience shops / Starbucks / markets zone: airside price: $3-5 for 500ml typical summary: >- Standard airport markup bottles available at multiple grab-and-go spots; refill instead when possible. location: >- Airside shops near food courts or gates (e.g., Adina's Market, SIP Brew Bar, Starbucks in B) terminal: Terminal A or B - kind: purchase name: Whataburger or food court vendors zone: airside price: $3-4 for bottle summary: Easy grab with a meal; not cheapest but convenient if already ordering. location: Airside food court / Whataburger near gates terminal: Terminal A airportistScore: 7.1 slug: sat region: North America --- > Markdown for [/airports/sat](/airports/sat). Append `.md` to any page URL (or send `Accept: text/markdown`) for an agent-readable copy. - [HTML page](/airports/sat) - [Lounge directory](/airports/sat/lounges.md) - [Sitemap](/sitemap.md) # San Antonio International Airport (SAT) San Antonio, United States · North America Solid, low-stress midsize airport with short lines, walkable layout, and improving local food, traded off against sparse lounges, early closes, and basic amenities. ## Airportist Score **7.1 / 10** - Comfort: 6.8 - Navigation: 7.5 - Food: 7.4 - Transport: 7.3 - Disruption resilience: 6.5 ## At a glance - Passengers: 10.7M - Terminals: 2 (A and B) - Typical security: 15 min - On-time: 77% - Disruption: normal ## Best for - Quick domestic trips with light bags - Local Texas food and BBQ cravings - Military travelers (USO + parking perks) - Easy downtown access via bus or short rideshare ## Watch out for - Only one public lounge that closes mid-afternoon/evening - No airside terminal transfer—re-clear security - Limited late-night food; no 24h options beyond vending - Peak security and parking demand mornings/afternoons ## More intel - [Lounge directory](/airports/sat/lounges.md) (free) - [Getting there](/airports/sat/getting-there.md) (free) - [Amenities](/airports/sat/amenities.md) - [Traveler tips](/airports/sat/tips.md) - [Water](/airports/sat/water.md) - [Full guide](/airports/sat/guide.md) - [Disruptions](/airports/sat/disruptions.md) - [Reviews](/airports/sat/reviews.md)