Flying from Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
The timezone in San Antonio is UTC-6, which is two hours ahead of Reno.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RNO to SAT flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Antonio International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between RNO and SAT include:
Denver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Handy information about Reno / Tahoe Airport (RNO)
RNO is located at 2001 East Plumb Lane.
Reno / Tahoe Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from RNO make it to their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
To reach Reno / Tahoe Airport from central Reno, it takes about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to RNO? If you're boarding an early flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Antonio International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
If you're landing on a late Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SAT:
Explore without limits with a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty and chase adventure across San Antonio and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from San Antonio International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
The address for SAT is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of San Antonio. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Antonio International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to San Antonio in March.
When booking your flight from Reno / Tahoe Airport to San Antonio International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in San Antonio, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from RNO to SAT in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
San Antonio is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be explored. Around 306 kilometres east of San Antonio, a visit to Houston will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
If there's time to check out another major stop in the United States, consider Dallas, roughly 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are among its highlights.
