San Antonio International adds 3 nonstop flights amid record-breaking number of passengers

Nonstop flights going to Torreon, Burbank and Philadelphia

Travelers passing through San Antonio International Airport. (KSAT)

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is adding three new nonstop flights in June amid a record-breaking number of passengers for the year.

SAT reported its 12th record-breaking month in a row for April 2024, with a 7% increase in passengers compared to April 2023.

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“More people are flying than ever before – and we’re constantly working on adding even more destinations to meet that demand,” said Jacob Tyler, chief air service development officer for the City of San Antonio’s Aviation Department. “April 2024 was the first time we’ve surpassed 900,000 passengers for the month of April.”

New nonstop flights

Three new flights are launching this month, two domestic and one international. They launch as follows:

  • June 1: Viva Aerobus to Torreon (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
  • June 4: Southwest Airlines to Burbank (daily)
  • June 5: American Airlines to Philadelphia (daily)

“These new destinations are important to both our business and leisure travelers,” said Jesus H. Saenz, Jr., director of airports for the Aviation Department.

SAT said the following airlines had the largest increases in service year over year:

  • Spirit Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • Volaris
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Viva Aerobus
  • American Airlines
  • Southwest Airlines

Find more details on the airport’s 45 nonstop destinations here.


About the Author

Ivan Herrera has worked as a journalist in San Antonio since 2016. His work for KSAT 12 and KSAT.com includes covering breaking news of the day, as well as producing Q&As and content for the "South Texas Pride" and "KSAT Money" series.

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