American Airlines Flights from Burbank to San Antonio

American Airlines on this route

American Airlines serves BUR–SAT through its hub network, usually with one connection. The nonstop flight time is about 3h 6m.

Fare classes available: Basic Economy, Main Cabin, Main Cabin Extra, Premium Economy / First / Flagship. American does not charge change fees on Main Cabin and above for travel within the US, and on most international itineraries originating in North America. Fare difference applies.

The lowest one-way fare we have on record for this route is $635 on American. Fares like that usually show up on off-peak days and for travel booked a few weeks out; an agent can check whether a similar fare is available for your dates.

Because Delta Air Lines treats San Antonio as a hub, this pairing tends to have frequent departures throughout the day. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines also compete here, which keeps fares in check.

At 1,209 miles and about 3h 6m nonstop, this is a long domestic sector where the choice of airline matters for comfort: seat pitch, Wi-Fi, and a meal option vary more than the fare does. Overnight and first-departure flights are usually cheapest.

When to fly

West Coast and Mountain departures spike over summer holidays and the December break; January (after New Year), late April, May, and September are usually the cheapest windows.

On this specific route our fare history shows November as the cheapest month and December as the most expensive, a spread of $343 between the two.

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday departures are usually the cheapest days on domestic routes; Friday and Sunday are the most expensive. Early-morning and late-evening flights are often priced below the midday departures.

For domestic travel, booking three to eight weeks ahead usually captures the best price. Inside two weeks, fares climb; more than four months out, airlines have not yet released their cheapest inventory.