{ "response": { "Key": "BOS-SAT", "orig": { "code": "BOS", "type": "airport", "city": "Boston", "fullCity": "Boston, Massachusetts", "airport": "Logan 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 Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "The nonstop flight from Boston to San Antonio is about 1,760 miles and typically takes 4 hours and 31 minutes. The return leg is shorter at 4 hours and 7 minutes, reflecting the prevailing winds. Connecting itineraries generally range from about 6 to 9 hours total travel time.", "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 Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "Delta is the only airline flying nonstop from Boston to San Antonio, with two daily departures — typically around 9:20 AM and 11:05 AM — every day of the week. The flight takes about 4 hours and 31 minutes. No other carriers offer nonstop service on this route.", "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. 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": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in San Antonio?", "answer": "San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is about 8 miles north of downtown, with taxis and ride-shares providing the quickest transfer in roughly 15 minutes. Ride-shares like Uber and Lyft are the most-used option, while VIA Metropolitan Transit's Route 5 bus offers a budget-friendly but slower connection. Car rentals are readily available on-site for those planning to explore the region.", "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 Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "The cheapest months to fly from Boston to San Antonio are September, January, and February, with average fares around $313–$333. The most expensive months are December, November, and April, averaging $361–$395.", "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 Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "For Boston to San Antonio, the best fares come when you book roughly 4 to 7 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest price around 45 days out at about $287. Booking much earlier, like 180 days ahead, tends to cost more, averaging around $401, so waiting until you're inside that 4-7 week window is your best bet for a good deal.", "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 Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "No red‑eye flights operate from Boston to San Antonio — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg are available on this route.", "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 Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "Delta is the sole non‑stop carrier between Boston and San Antonio, operating two daily flights with a total of 14 weekly departures. Departure times are in the mid‑morning, around 9:20 AM, 10:10 AM, and 11:05 AM. The schedule data doesn’t provide a typical fare for this route, but other carriers may also serve it via connections.", "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 Boston and San Antonio?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, Atlanta and Charlotte. These hubs offer frequent connections, efficient transfers and competitive total travel times." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "On the Boston to San Antonio route, Delta's on-time arrival rate is 81.4%, with a cancellation rate of just 0.4%, making it the most reliable carrier serving this route.", "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 April and October to November offer pleasant mild temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in San Antonio?", "answer": "San Antonio International Airport is the only commercial airport serving the city, located about 8 miles north of downtown. It is served by major US carriers and offers direct access to the city and nearby attractions like the Alamo and River Walk." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Logan Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Boston, the fastest and most popular option is the MBTA Blue Line subway, which connects directly to the airport terminals via a free shuttle bus from Airport Station. The Silver Line SL1 bus also offers direct service from South Station, and both public transit options are very economical. Ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, provide door‑to‑terminal convenience at a higher cost. Driving and parking at Logan is possible, with advance reservations available for a daily fee, but traffic and garage rates make it the priciest choice.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://massport.com/logan-airport", "title": "Boston Logan International Airport | Massport", "favicon": "https://massport.com/themes/custom/massport/favicon.ico", "time_published": "2026-05-18T12:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.massport.com/logan-airport/to-from-logan/", "title": "How to Get to Logan Airport | Massport", "time_published": "2026-04-07T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/NE10001.html", "title": "Massachusetts. Boston-Logan International Airport (KBOS) Land & Hold Operations", "favicon": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_aug_18/assets/img/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/ntap_feb_18/NE17000.html", "title": "Massachusetts. Prototype Runway Status Lights (RWSL) at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logan%20Express", "title": "Logan Express", "time_published": "2026-04-03T22:49:32Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at San Antonio airport?", "answer": "San Antonio International Airport (SAT) does not have an on-site hotel, capsule hotel, or sleeping pods inside the terminal. Several nearby hotels, including a Marriott and a TownePlace Suites, are located just off airport property and 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 provides free Wi‑Fi throughout the terminals, and currency exchange services are available via a Travelex office in Terminal A near the baggage claim area. The airport does not have a dedicated prayer room or chapel on site.", "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 Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Boston and San Antonio, so travelers connect through a hub. The most common aircraft on the longer leg are the Airbus A321-100 and Boeing 737-800 (via Dallas/Fort Worth or Chicago O'Hare on American), the Boeing 737-900 and 737 MAX 9 (via Houston or Newark on United), and the Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 (via various points on Southwest). The exact type can vary by day and airline; Wi‑Fi and seatback entertainment are widely available on these mainline jets.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "Delta Air Lines, a SkyTeam member, is the only airline flying nonstop from Boston to San Antonio. Other alliances may serve the route via connections, but Delta is the sole carrier on the nonstop service.", "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" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Boston?", "answer": "At Boston Logan, notable lounges include the Delta Sky Club in Terminal A (access with Delta One, SkyTeam Elite Plus, or membership) offering a full bar and hot food, the Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club in Terminal B (available to Priority Pass and Chase Sapphire Reserve cardholders) with premium dining and a bar, and The Lounge in Terminal C (Priority Pass) for a quieter escape. In Terminal E, the Air France Lounge (open mornings, accessible via Priority Pass or business class tickets) and the Lufthansa Lounge (for Lufthansa Group passengers and select Amex cardholders) both feature runway views and complimentary food and drinks.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international", "title": "Logan International Airport BOS Lounges - BOS Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2024-11-05T16:20:09Z" }, { "url": "https://www.delta.com/us/en/airports/united-states/boston-sky-club-airport-map", "title": "Boston Logan (BOS) Airport Map & Lounges | Delta Air Lines", "time_published": "2024-07-17T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/logan-international/bos8-air-france-lounge", "title": "Air France Lounge BOS AIRPORT Terminal E Boston MA Logan International | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://my.prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BOS/lufthansa-lounge-terminal-e-DPm6RHJhaY", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-centurion-card-idc-en/BOS/Lufthansa-Lounge-Terminal-E-DPm6RHJhaY/", "title": "Lufthansa Lounge at Logan International Airport | Amex US", "time_published": "2026-01-01T00:00:00Z" } ] }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Boston to San Antonio?", "answer": "On this domestic route you will typically find Economy and recliner‑style First class; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline; flexible and premium fares often allow same‑day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }