San Antonio to Tuscaloosa flights
Tuscaloosa lies 1,119 km (695 mi) north-east of San Antonio, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 11 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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| San Antonio | Tuscaloosa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.5 million | 111,338 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 69 m (226 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) |
| Nearest large airport | SAT, 12 km out | BHM, 86 km out |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 35401–35487 |
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 Tuscaloosa
Tuscaloosa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), 86 km (53 mi) from the centre, whose 12,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR, 99 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport | BHM | 86 km (53 mi) | 12,007 ft | 650 ft |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport (regional) | GTR | 99 km (62 mi) | 8,003 ft | 264 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Tuscaloosa from San Antonio?
1,119 km (695 mi) in a straight line, north-east of San Antonio.
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Tuscaloosa by air?
About 2 h 11 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 Tuscaloosa?
No, both are on America/Chicago at the moment.
Which airports are used for San Antonio to Tuscaloosa flights?
Typically San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM); Tuscaloosa also has GTR.
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.