How to get from Columbus to San Antonio: connecting flights, about 7h 19m total

Flights from Columbus to San Antonio

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Cheapest one-way $163 24 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $163

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta: 7h 19m
two tickets, via Washington: $317
connection options: 4
straight-line distance: 1,140 mi (1,834 km)

fastest

Via Atlanta

7h 19m

with the connection

Columbus to Atlanta flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to San Antonio flight 2h 39m

two ticketsfrom $604

Via Charlotte

7h 49m

with the connection

Columbus to Charlotte flight 1h 41m

Connection of about 3h

Charlotte to San Antonio flight 3h 8m

Via Tampa

8h 6m

with the connection

Columbus to Tampa flight 2h 16m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: St. Petersburg-Clearwater International, Tampa International. Departure to San Antonio: Tampa International.

Tampa to San Antonio flight 2h 50m

two ticketsfrom $408

Via Washington

8h 37m

with the connection

Columbus to Washington flight 1h 25m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to San Antonio: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.

Washington to San Antonio flight 4h 12m

two ticketsfrom $317

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Columbus to cities closest to San Antonio

Columbus to Phoenix Phoenix: 847 mi (1,363 km) from San Antonio, flight 4h 25m Columbus to Atlanta Atlanta: 882 mi (1,419 km) from San Antonio, flight 1h 40m from $125 Columbus to Tampa Tampa: 976 mi (1,571 km) from San Antonio, flight 2h 16m from $133 Columbus to Punta Gorda Punta Gorda: 1,019 mi (1,640 km) from San Antonio, flight 2h 25m from $351 Columbus to Fort Myers Fort Myers: 1,031 mi (1,659 km) from San Antonio, flight 2h 30m from $453 Columbus to Orlando Orlando: 1,035 mi (1,666 km) from San Antonio, flight 2h 15m from $41

To San Antonio from cities closest to Columbus

Toronto to San Antonio Toronto: 316 mi (508 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 43m Washington to San Antonio Washington: 327 mi (526 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 12m from $116 Charlotte to San Antonio Charlotte: 348 mi (560 km) from Columbus, flight 3h 8m Philadelphia to San Antonio Philadelphia: 415 mi (668 km) from Columbus, flight 4h from $139 Atlanta to San Antonio Atlanta: 436 mi (702 km) from Columbus, flight 2h 39m from $168 New York to San Antonio New York: 476 mi (766 km) from Columbus, flight 4h 27m from $199

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Columbus to San Antonio?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.

What is the fastest way to fly from Columbus to San Antonio?

Via Atlanta: 1h 40m to the connection, 2h 39m after it, about 7h 19m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Columbus to San Antonio with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Washington from $317. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Columbus and San Antonio?

Atlanta (7h 19m total), Charlotte (7h 49m total), Tampa (8h 6m total) and Washington (8h 37m total).

How far is San Antonio from Columbus?

1,140 mi (1,834 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.