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San Antonio International Airport

San Antonio, US

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San Antonio International Airport

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.

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7.1/ 10

Solid

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail7.4
Ground access7.3
Reliability6.5
Lounges7.1

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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San Antonio International Airport

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

Solid

Ease of use7.5
Comfort & amenities6.8
Food & retail7.4
Ground access7.3
Reliability6.5
Lounges7.1

How the score works

An editorial 0–10 score. The overall is exactly the weighted sum of six traveler categories — not a Google rating and not a poll.

25%Ease of use — Wayfinding, security wait, and layout.
20%Comfort & amenities — Seating, Wi-Fi, cleanliness, and quiet.
15%Food & retail — Food and retail quality and variety.
15%Ground access — Transit, taxi, and parking to the city.
15%Reliability — Delays, cancellations, and weather resilience.
10%Lounges — Worth-it density and access quality.

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Typical security
15 min
editorial average, not live
Fastest to city
15-25 min
Uber/Lyft
Cheapest to city
VIA Metropolitan Transit Route 5
$ · 25-35 min
Lounges
2
1 rated worth it
On time
77%
of departures
Terminals
2
(A and B)

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Nearby airports

Passenger airports within about 150 km. Scored airports show their Airportist Score so you can weigh a switch.

SSFStinson Municipal Airport
San Antonio
22 km
ERVKerrville Municipal Airport
Kerrville
77 km
JCYLBJ Ranch Airport
Johnson City
81 km
AUSAustin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin
107 km
ASQAustin Airport
Austin
107 km
UVAGarner Field
Uvalde
129 km

Compare SAT vs AUS

SSFStinson Municipal Airport
San Antonio
22 km
ERVKerrville Municipal Airport
Kerrville
77 km
JCYLBJ Ranch Airport
Johnson City
81 km
AUSAustin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin
7.5107 km
ASQAustin Airport
Austin
107 km
UVAGarner Field
Uvalde
129 km

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good

Local dining boom

Food

New and existing spots like Bakery Lorraine, Southerleigh, Tre Pizzeria, La Gloria, Smoke Shack, and Whataburger deliver real San Antonio flavor airside.

basic

United Club

Has Lounge

Small but functional Terminal B lounge with snacks, bar, and Wi-Fi; day passes available but no restrooms.

good

Free Wi-Fi and charging

Fast WiFi

Reliable free Wi-Fi airport-wide plus battery charging stations throughout terminals.

good

Family facilities

Family Friendly

Family restrooms with changing stations in both terminals, lactation rooms, and pet relief areas curbside.

good

VIA bus and rideshare

Easy Transport

Cheap frequent bus to downtown plus easy Uber/Lyft/taxi from marked curbs; cell phone lot for free waits.

good

USO and meditation

Has Lounge

Military USO landside B plus 24h interfaith meditation room in B lobby for quiet time.

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