San Antonio to Veracruz flights
Veracruz lies 1,164 km (723 mi) south of San Antonio, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 15 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 | Veracruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | Mexico |
| Population | 1.5 million | 428,323 |
| Elevation | 202 m (663 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-6 (America/Mexico_City) |
| Nearest large airport | SAT, 12 km out | VER, 7 km out |
| Postal codes | 78201–78299 | 22117–96673 |
Clocks in Veracruz are 1 h behind San Antonio right now, so a 2 h 15 min journey lands only 1 h 15 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Veracruz
Crossing from United States into Mexico: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (MXN); the dialling code becomes +52; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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 Veracruz
Veracruz is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,874 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Heriberto Jara International Airport | VER | 7 km (4 mi) | 7,874 ft | 90 ft |
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Staying in Veracruz
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz. Of the 179 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (84), and 7 are five-star. Across 101 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 53,666 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Veracruz from San Antonio?
1,164 km (723 mi) in a straight line, south of San Antonio.
How long does it take to get from San Antonio to Veracruz by air?
About 2 h 15 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 Veracruz?
Veracruz is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Mexico_City against America/Chicago).
Which airports are used for San Antonio to Veracruz flights?
Typically San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to General Heriberto Jara International Airport (VER).
What currency do I need in Veracruz?
The Peso (MXN).
Where can I stay in Veracruz?
Our booking partner lists 287 places to stay in Veracruz, bookable on this site.
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.