DANIA BEACH, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Spirit Airlines' San Antonio Guests can trade cowboy boots for flip flops with the launch of the airline's new nonstop service to the “Island of Enchantment.” The milestone route operates between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Luis Muñoz International Airport (SJU) with up to four flights weekly and marks the first time SAT travelers have nonstop service to the Caribbean.
“Our new, milestone service provides critical connectivity between the two vibrant communities of San Antonio and San Juan,” said John Kirby, Vice President of Network Planning at Spirit Airlines. “We're always looking to add new, exciting destinations for our Guests to visit and explore, and our new service will make it easier for travelers to enjoy a vacation on the Island of Enchantment or the Alamo City.”
Since 2022, Spirit has expanded its San Antonio operation to eight nonstop destinations. Additionally, beginning on April 9, 2025, Guests can take advantage of the airline's new, daily nonstop service between SAT and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
| San Antonio (SAT) Service | |
| Destination | Frequency |
| Atlanta (ATL)NEW | Daily |
| Fort Lauderdale (FLL) | Daily |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 2-3x Daily |
| Los Angeles (LAX) | Daily |
| Miami (MIA)SEASONAL | 4x Weekly |
| New Orleans (MSY)SEASONAL | 3x Weekly |
| Orlando (MCO) | Daily |
| San Juan (SJU)NEW | 3-4x Weekly |
| Tampa (TPA) | 4x Weekly |
“We couldn't thank Spirit Airlines enough for their continued investment here in San Antonio,” said Jesus Saenz, Jr., Director of Airports for the City of San Antonio. “The ties between our region and Puerto Rico continue to grow and flourish. Establishing nonstop service has been a priority for us at SAT, and we are thrilled to celebrate the first nonstop flight here with our partners at Spirit Airlines.”
“We're thrilled to welcome Spirit Airlines' new nonstop service connecting San Antonio and San Juan,” said Glorianna Yamin, Vice President of Marketing at Discover Puerto Rico. “This new route makes traveling to Puerto Rico easier than ever, offering San Antonio residents a seamless way to experience our island's vibrant culture, stunning natural beauty and the warm hospitality Puerto Rico is known for. And as a U.S. territory, no passport is required for U.S. citizens, making it even more convenient to discover Puerto Rico and truly Live Boricua.”
Spirit's Enhanced Guest Experience
Guests can enjoy Spirit's recent transformation and new travel options, which provide an elevated and more seamless experience no matter the destination. The four new travel options range from premium to economical to meet the needs of all Guests.
Flights are available for booking now on spirit.com, where travelers can browse flight details and fares.
Recognition
Spirit was recently recognized by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) as a 2025 Four Star Low Cost Carrier. The airline's Fit Fleet® was also named one of the world's youngest for 2025 by ch-aviation. Additionally, the carrier was recognized with the FAA's Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence for the seventh consecutive year.
