San Antonio to Tempe flights
Tempe lies 1,347 km (837 mi) north-west of San Antonio, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 29 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.
| San Antonio | Tempe | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 175,826 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 360 m (1,181 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Nearest large airport | SAT, 12 km out | PHX, 9 km out |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 85280–85288 |
Clocks in Tempe are 2 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 2 h 29 min journey lands only 29 min later by the destination clock.
Airports at each end
Leaving 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.
Arriving in Tempe
Tempe is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,489-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA, 26 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport | PHX | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,489 ft | 1,135 ft |
| Mesa Gateway Airport (regional) | AZA | 26 km (16 mi) | 10,401 ft | 1,382 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tempe from San Antonio?
1,347 km (837 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Antonio.
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Tempe by air?
About 2 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Antonio and Tempe?
Tempe is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for San Antonio to Tempe flights?
Typically San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX); Tempe also has AZA.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.