Published on March 7, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (March 7, 2024) — San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is expecting another record-breaking spring break travel season. Approximately 343,000 travelers will land and depart from SAT from Friday March 8 to Sunday March 12, representing an increase of 9% compared to the same period last year.
“We are prepared as always because we want everyone to have an easy experience when flying through SAT,” said Jesus Saenz, SAT Airports Director. “Most local school districts are observing the same spring break this year – and that certainly has an impact on travel. People should plan ahead, consider their parking options, and arrive early.
In addition to using rideshare services, travelers can choose from a variety of on-site parking options:
- Fly Away Valet Parking (located in the short-term garage and can be reserved)
- Long-term parking garage
- Short term parking garage
- Economy car parks with free shuttle service to the terminals
- VIA Stone Oak Park & Ride (free parking and rides to/from SAT at designated times)
To check the number of parking spaces available and find out detailed costs, visit The SAT website.
“This is the most important travel tip for anyone flying during spring break. If you have a domestic flight, arrive at least 2 hours before your boarding time, not your departure time,” said Tonya Hope, public relations manager at SAT.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has taken additional steps to make going through checkpoints more efficient and wants travelers to know:
- TSA has enough staff to keep the lanes open and provide the screening necessary for the expected increase in travelers.
- New screening equipment has been added so travelers no longer have to remove items such as liquids or electronic devices from their luggage.
- Travelers must have their government-issued photo ID ready when arriving at a checkpoint.
Last spring break, SAT's five most popular destinations were:
- Las Vegas
- New York (all airports combined)
- Dallas Metroplex (all airports)
- Orlando
- Denver
According to Jacob Tyler, head of air service development at SAT, the increase in flight options on SAT's competing routes has led to lower fares.
“There has never been a more affordable time to travel,” Tyler said. “We have broken monthly records every consecutive month since last May. This is good news for our community because more people can take that trip that they might have postponed or travel more to the places they want to visit. We are pleased to have more regular services in March than last year at the same time to the majority of SAT destinations.
Here are SAT's nonstop destinations with the largest increases:
- Dallas-Ft. Value
- Fort Lauderdale
- Guadalajara
- Kansas City
- Los Angeles
- Mexico
- Miami
- New York-JFK
- Queretaro new
- San Diego
- Saint Louis
- Tampa
Travelers with questions about what they can bring should visit TSA website and/or TSA social media platforms to get a response from an agent in one hour or less.
For more information about SAT, please visit the airport website.
