Travelling from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Roatan Airport (RTB): what you need to know
San Antonio and Roatan share the same timezone, UTC-6.
Leave enough time to make your SAT to RTB flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Antonio International Airport to Roatan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SAT and RTB include:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
Handy information about San Antonio International Airport (SAT)
You'll find SAT at 9800 Airport Boulevard.
San Antonio International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart SAT land on time.
To reach San Antonio International Airport from central San Antonio, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from San Antonio International Airport to Roatan Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SAT:
Arriving at Roatan Airport (RTB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to RTB if you're taking a late San Antonio International Airport to Roatan Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Roatan Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sersa Rent a Car, Alamo or Avis and explore beyond Roatan's usual tourist stops.
Reserve your vehicle from Roatan Airport a few weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Roatan Airport (RTB) to central Roatan
From Roatan Airport, Roatan is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 30 minutes.
When to fly to Roatan Airport (RTB)
April is the most popular month for flights from San Antonio International Airport to Roatan Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Roatan in March.
The warmest month in Roatan is August, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from San Antonio International Airport to Roatan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SAT to RTB in January. Temperatures average between 21ºC (70ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of Honduras
You've seen Roatan, now it's time to explore other parts of Honduras. Journey about 257 kilometres south to Tegucigalpa to check off its top sights. From Cuevas de arte rupestre to Saint Francis Church and Basilica of Our Lady of Suyapa, your itinerary will be busy.
San Pedro Sula is another essential stop in Honduras and is around 177 kilometres south-west of Roatan. No journey is complete without dropping by Museo de Antropologia e Historia, Zizima Eco Water Park and Centro Cultural Sampedrano.
