Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is nine hours ahead of San Antonio.
Leave plenty of time to make your SAT to DXB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SAT and DXB:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
RM2,829 is currently the best price for a one-way San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM3,548. These fares can change based on demand.
It's usually best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SAT to DXB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across each month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from SAT to DXB.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
SAT's address is 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 83.17% of flights that take off from SAT arrive at their destination on time.
Central San Antonio to San Antonio International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near SAT. Whether you have an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Follow your own route with a Dubai Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and chase adventure across Dubai and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Dubai. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the busiest month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Dubai in April.
Book your flight from San Antonio International Airport to Dubai Airport for July if you want to visit Dubai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 30ºC (86ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SAT to DXB in January. Average temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF) then.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Abu Dhabi is another sought-after destination in United Arab Emirates and is around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. No trip is complete without a visit to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.
