Uber, Lyft, Turo, Wingz, Wridz, and approved ride services pick up on the outer commercial curb on the lower level of Terminal A.
FAA rank #44 · Medium hub
SATSan Antonio
San Antonio International
Verified September 1, 2026
The short answer
SAT is manageable, but the published 90-minute domestic recommendation is not generous during a rush. Use two hours when parking, checking bags, or flying during the morning peak.
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90 minutes before departure; use 2 hours at peak times
This is your airport arrival time—not the time to leave home. Airline check-in and bag-drop cutoffs still apply.
Security peakEarly mornings, Thursday through Monday, school breaks, holidays, and major San Antonio events
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Security
What you’re walking into
Terminal A and Terminal B checkpoints open at 3:30 AM, and SAT publishes current average waits. Use the airport's two-hour peak-period buffer when checking bags or parking remotely.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy Green/Red lots$7/dayLowest official rate; shuttle service
Long-term garage$14/dayCovered
Short-term garage$25/dayCovered and closest to terminals
Valet$33/day$3.99 service fee plus applicable taxes
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
The consolidated Rental Car Facility is connected to the terminal complex by a covered sky bridge; follow signs from baggage claim.
Terminals A and B are adjoining sections of the same complex. Walk between them landside; confirm the checkpoint and concourse before screening.
A free waiting lot is one block from Loop 410/Airport Boulevard near QMart and Burger King; remain with the vehicle.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● Yes
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingCharging is available in selected airport parking locations; verify current availability before relying on a charger.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside both terminals.
OvernightSAT operates around the clock, but checkpoint, concession, and airline-counter hours follow the flight schedule.
Sources & freshness
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Verified September 1, 2026. Time-sensitive details can change without notice.
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