Las Cruces to San Antonio flights
San Antonio lies 853 km (530 mi) east of Las Cruces, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 51 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Las Cruces | San Antonio | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 101,643 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 1,189 m (3,901 ft) | 202 m (663 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-6 (America/Denver) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | ELP, 68 km out | SAT, 12 km out |
| Postal codes | 88001–88013 | 78201–78299 |
Clocks in San Antonio are 1 h ahead of Las Cruces right now, so a 1 h 51 min journey lands 2 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving Las Cruces
Las Cruces is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is El Paso International Airport (ELP), 68 km (42 mi) from the centre, whose 12,020-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Abraham González International Airport (CJS, 82 km), Las Cruces International Airport (LRU, 14 km).
Arriving in San Antonio
San Antonio is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is San Antonio International Airport (SAT), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,505 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio International Airport | SAT | 12 km (7 mi) | 8,505 ft | 809 ft |
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Staying in San Antonio
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 812 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (447), and 2 are five-star. Across 355 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 244,086 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is San Antonio from Las Cruces?
853 km (530 mi) in a straight line, east of Las Cruces.
How long does it take to get from Las Cruces to San Antonio by air?
About 1 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Las Cruces and San Antonio?
San Antonio is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Denver).
Which airports are used for Las Cruces to San Antonio flights?
Typically El Paso International Airport (ELP) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT).
Where can I stay in San Antonio?
Our booking partner lists 1,271+ places to stay in San Antonio, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.