San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth is 244 miles (393 km), a flight of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
While takeoff offers decent Hill Country views, the landing approach into DFW provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the Trinity River system, dual-city skylines, and the impressive scale of DFW Airport's infrastructure.
Flight Path
Waco area and Brazos River valley, Lake Waco, transition from Hill Country terrain to North Texas prairie, scattered small towns along I-35 corridor
Great circle distance and headings ›Phase by phase
Takeoff from RND
RIGHTRight-side seats offer views of San Antonio's urban sprawl and the surrounding Hill Country terrain as you climb northward. You'll see the city grid expanding below and the gentle rolling hills that characterize the region.
Landing at DFW
LEFTLeft-side seats provide excellent views during descent into DFW. You'll see the Trinity River system, the Fort Worth-Dallas urban corridor, and the distinctive geometry of DFW Airport's runways and taxiways as you approach from the south.
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About This Route
Which side of the plane should I sit on flying from Randolph Afb (RND) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW)?
Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth. While takeoff offers decent Hill Country views, the landing approach into DFW provides more dramatic and distinctive scenery with the Trinity River system, dual-city skylines, and the impressive scale of DFW Airport's infrastructure.
What can I see during takeoff from Randolph Afb in San Antonio?
During takeoff from Randolph Afb (RND), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of San Antonio's urban sprawl and the surrounding Hill Country terrain as you climb northward. You'll see the city grid expanding below and the gentle rolling hills that characterize the region. Notable sights include: San Antonio city center and River Walk area, Hill Country rolling terrain to the north and west, Medina River valley, sparse suburban development transitioning to ranch land.
What can I see when landing at Dallas Fort Worth International in Dallas-Fort Worth?
When landing at Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide excellent views during descent into DFW. You'll see the Trinity River system, the Fort Worth-Dallas urban corridor, and the distinctive geometry of DFW Airport's runways and taxiways as you approach from the south. Notable sights include: Trinity River and its floodplain, Fort Worth and Dallas skylines, DFW Airport's runway complex and taxiway grid, Lake Lewisville to the north.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth?
The flight from Randolph Afb (RND) to Dallas Fort Worth International (DFW) takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. The shortest flight path between them is 244 miles (393 km); winds and air traffic control usually add a few percent.
What does the San Antonio to Dallas-Fort Worth flight path pass over?
Waco area and Brazos River valley, Lake Waco, transition from Hill Country terrain to North Texas prairie, scattered small towns along I-35 corridor