{ "response": { "Key": "ATL-SAT", "orig": { "code": "ATL", "type": "airport", "city": "Atlanta", "fullCity": "Atlanta, Georgia", "airport": "Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "SAT", "type": "airport", "city": "San Antonio", "fullCity": "San Antonio, Texas", "airport": "San Antonio Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "The flight from Atlanta to San Antonio is about 873 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. The return leg is essentially the same at 2 hours and 24 minutes, so direction doesn't meaningfully affect the duration.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "Yes, Delta, Southwest, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Atlanta to San Antonio. Delta offers the most frequent service with about 132 flights a week, Southwest runs about 33 weekly, and Frontier operates roughly 6 flights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. All three carriers fly the route daily except Frontier, which skips Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Antonio?", "answer": "From San Antonio International Airport (SAT), ground transportation to the city center includes ride‑share services (Uber, Lyft) which are the fastest and most‑used option, taking about 15‑20 minutes. Taxis are available at a flat rate of $31 to downtown. VIA Metropolitan Transit bus route 5 provides an economical mass‑transit alternative, though it takes longer. Car rentals are on‑site, and private shuttles or hotel courtesy vans offer additional choices.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon_Airport_(San_Antonio)", "title": "Horizon Airport (San Antonio)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T15:40:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio_de_Areco_Airport", "title": "San Antonio de Areco Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T08:35:19Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Rivera_Rodríguez_Airport", "title": "Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T19:16:28Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Antonio%20Airport%20%28Philippines%29", "title": "San Antonio Airport (Philippines)", "time_published": "2026-02-13T13:53:27Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Antonio,_Texas", "title": "San Antonio", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-13T02:05:05Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Atlanta to San Antonio are February, June, and May, with average fares around $262–269, while January is also relatively inexpensive at about $270. The most expensive months are December, March, and November, with average prices from $297 to $320, and April also falls in the high season at roughly $288.", "methodology": "This seasonal price baseline is a 365-day daily curve of typical round-trip fares for the route, precomputed monthly in-house from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive (the same data that backs the site), not a third party. For each calendar day we take a representative round-trip fare — a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings — and Gaussian-smooth the series so it reads as a clean seasonal trend rather than day-to-day noise. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled: the seasonal shape is borrowed from the nearest dense routes (by origin-and-destination great-circle distance) with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings, so a sparse route still shows a plausible curve. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "For flights from Atlanta to San Antonio, the best fares come when you book roughly 3-6 weeks before departure, with an average price around $202 in that window. Booking about 30 days out tends to hit the lowest single-day price at $199, while waiting until the last week pushes fares above $250 and booking more than 3 months ahead can cost $300 or more. Summer and holiday periods typically shift the ideal window earlier, often 6-10 weeks out, as demand climbs and cheap seats sell through faster.", "methodology": "This booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. It expresses the typical round-trip fare as a function of how many days before departure a trip is booked — from about 180 days out down to the day of departure — aggregating the route's bookings by advance-purchase days and Gaussian-smoothing the curve the same way as the seasonal baseline. From that curve we highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare as the suggested booking window. Thin and international routes are neighbor-filled from the nearest dense routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "Yes, overnight red‑eye flights are available from Atlanta to San Antonio. Delta operates a daily nonstop red‑eye departing around 10:52 PM, and Southwest runs one on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays departing around 10:50 PM. Both flights arrive the same night, landing before midnight given the short flight duration.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "Delta, Southwest, and Frontier all fly nonstop from Atlanta to San Antonio. Delta operates the most frequent service with about 132 weekly flights, while Southwest offers around 33 weekly flights, and Frontier flies roughly 6 weekly flights on select days. Typical median fares for this route are not available in the schedule data, so prices vary and are best checked directly.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Atlanta and San Antonio?", "answer": "Common layover cities between Atlanta and San Antonio include Dallas (DFW), Houston (IAH), and Charlotte (CLT). These hubs offer frequent connecting flights, efficient transfer processes, and help keep total travel time competitive. Visa-free transit is not applicable as this is a domestic route." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "On the Atlanta to San Antonio route, Southwest leads with 83% of flights arriving within 15 minutes of schedule and a 0% cancellation rate, followed by Delta at 76% on-time with a 0.6% cancellation rate, and Frontier at 56.4% on-time with a 3.5% cancellation rate.", "methodology": "Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to San Antonio?", "answer": "March to May and October to November offer comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than summer." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "Bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket, carry payment for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Antonio?", "answer": "San Antonio has one main airport, San Antonio International Airport, located about eight miles north of downtown, serving all commercial flights for the city." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Hartsfield Jackson Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "MARTA's Red and Gold rail lines provide a direct, affordable connection from downtown stations to the airport terminal in about 20 minutes, making it the fastest and most popular choice. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost, while taxis are also available but generally more expensive. Shared-ride shuttles serve downtown for a moderate per-person fee, and driving yourself is possible with various parking options, though traffic can add time.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://atl.com/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation - The official website of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.atl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-HJ_plane_Red-1000-180x180.jpg", "time_published": "2025-08-22T21:08:34Z" }, { "url": "https://www.atl.com/maps-3/", "title": "Terminal Maps - The official website of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport", "favicon": "https://www.atl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-HJ_plane_Red-1000-180x180.jpg", "time_published": "2022-01-25T20:26:21Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport%20station%20%28MARTA%29", "title": "Airport station (MARTA)", "time_published": "2026-03-29T17:37:22Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airport_station_(MARTA)", "title": "Airport station (MARTA)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-06-05T09:05:51Z" }, { "url": "https://www.fly.faa.gov/fly/flyfaa/flyfaaindex?ARPT=ATL&p=1", "title": "Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Antonio airport?", "answer": "San Antonio International Airport does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminals. Several nearby hotels, such as the TownePlace Suites and Marriott San Antonio Airport, offer complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/reviews/san-antonio-airport-reviews.htm", "title": "San Antonio Airport Reviews (SAT) – Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-02-23T16:14:22Z" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/san-antonio-airport-guide.htm", "title": "San Antonio Airport Guide (SAT) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:07Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satts-towneplace-suites-san-antonio-airport/overview/", "title": "TownePlace Suites San Antonio Airport - Free Shuttle to SAT Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satma-marriott-san-antonio-airport/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0", "title": "Hotel near San Antonio Airport | Marriott San Antonio Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Antonio%20International%20Airport", "title": "San Antonio International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:10:41Z" }, { "url": "https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/satcy-courtyard-san-antonio-airport-north-star-mall/overview/", "title": "San Antonio Hotel near Airport | Courtyard SAT Airport", "time_published": "2025-02-19T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at San Antonio Intl Airport?", "answer": "San Antonio International Airport (SAT) offers free Wi‑Fi throughout both terminals, and there is a prayer room located pre‑security in Terminal A near the food court. Currency exchange services are not available at SAT, so travelers should plan to exchange money before arriving or use ATMs in the terminal.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San%20Antonio%20International%20Airport", "title": "San Antonio International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-01T12:10:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon_Airport_(San_Antonio)", "title": "Horizon Airport (San Antonio)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T15:40:41Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horizon%20Airport%20(San%20Antonio)", "title": "Horizon Airport (San Antonio)", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2007-08-18T10:24:05Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonio_Rivera_Rodríguez_Airport", "title": "Antonio Rivera Rodríguez Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-14T19:16:28Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:KSAT_Airport_Diagram.svg", "time_published": "2023-11-30T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "Nonstop flights from Atlanta to San Antonio on Delta and Southwest don't publicly list a specific aircraft type, though Southwest's connecting itineraries most often show Boeing 737-800s and 737 MAX 8s, with American using a mix of Boeing 737-800s, Airbus A321-100s, and Embraer 175s via Dallas/Fort Worth or Charlotte. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, and Wi-Fi along with seatback entertainment are widely available across these carriers.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps. Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft", "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Atlanta?", "answer": "Atlanta's airport has extensive Delta Sky Club locations across Concourses A, B, C, D, E, F, and T, with the standout being the 24,500-square-foot club at D18 featuring over 500 seats, Southern-inspired cuisine, and private phone booths. The Centurion Lounge in Concourse E offers a premium experience for Platinum Card members, while The Club ATL in Concourse F is accessible via Priority Pass. Minute Suites are available in Concourses B, E, and F for private rest pods, and pre-booking is available for some options.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/ATL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/atlanta-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Hartsfield Atlanta (ATL) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2023-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/atlanta-ga-international", "title": "Hartsfield–jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL Lounges - ATL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/delta-reserve/ATL", "title": "American Express Lounges at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/atlanta-ga-international/atl11-minute-suites", "title": "Hartsfield–jackson Atlanta International Airport ATL Lounges - ATL Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "Allowances depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy is restrictive and may not include a carry-on or checked bag, while standard economy typically includes a carry-on and personal item but no free checked bag. Checked bag fees are common on domestic routes like this." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Atlanta to San Antonio?", "answer": "Flights from Atlanta to San Antonio typically offer Economy, with First class recliners rather than flat-bed Business. Premium Economy is not common on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by carrier and fare class; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while deeply discounted fares generally do not." } } } }