Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT): what you need to know
Des Moines and San Antonio are in the UTC-5 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Your DSM to SAT flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DSM and SAT:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
At the moment, Rs33,563 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs75,807. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from DSM to SAT, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport.
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Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
The address for DSM is 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.
Des Moines International Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that depart DSM arrive at their destination as scheduled.
Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Des Moines. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to DSM? If you've booked an early flight from Des Moines International 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 getting in on a late Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near SAT:
Hit the road running by picking up a San Antonio International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Fox - Rent A Car, Dollar or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of San Antonio and beyond.
Reserving your ride from San Antonio International Airport about one week ahead can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to central San Antonio
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
From San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to San Antonio in April.
The warmest month in San Antonio is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your flights from Des Moines International Airport to San Antonio International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC and 20ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DSM to SAT sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
San Antonio has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States you'll want to see. About 306 kilometres east of San Antonio, a visit to Houston will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, consider Dallas, about 402 kilometres north-east of San Antonio. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.
