Travelling from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): What you need to know
San Antonio International Airport is located in San Antonio. The city runs on the UTC-6 timezone and is 17 hours behind Melbourne.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to SAT.
During popular months like December, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Melbourne to SAT. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68% of flights complete their journey on time.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away at a hotel close to Avalon Airport? Before your Melbourne to SAT flight, treat yourself to a stay at Corio Bay Motel.
Most flights that leave Avalon Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near SAT and turn in quicker:
Follow your own route with a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty and discover more of San Antonio and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport flight.
The address for SAT is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
Central San Antonio is around 14 kilometres from San Antonio International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
Currently, R 11,148 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 18,212. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Melbourne to SAT if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Melbourne to SAT.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport (SAT). December is when most people visit San Antonio. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in August.
The warmest month in San Antonio is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your Melbourne to SAT plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport in January when temperatures are between 3ºC (37ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about San Antonio
Start your San Antonio trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to San Antonio International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
San Antonio River Walk and San Antonio River walk are just a couple of the major attractions to put on your San Antonio must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Alamo Plaza.
Explore more of the United States
Austin is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of San Antonio. Around 105 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Texas State Capitol, Austin Museum of Art, Downtown and Central Park.
Corpus Christi is another standout destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres southeast of San Antonio. No trip is complete without seeing USS LEXINGTON, Texas State Aquarium and Bayfront Park.
