Denver/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on December 20, 2018
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No travel bucket list would be complete without San Antonio, Texas. From the iconic history of The Alamo to amusement parks, SeaWorld, the San Antonio Aquarium and the city zoo, the city has plenty of attractions for the whole family.

The downtown area's River Walk is full of shops, bars and restaurants, with plenty of nearby theaters, Texas's first modern art museum and numerous universities.

Using travel site Skyscanner, we’ve sifted through the cheapest flights between Denver and San Antonio in the next few months, including some standout hotel options and highly reviewed local attractions.

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Flight deals to San Antonio

The cheapest flights between Denver and San Antonio are if you leave on January 22 and return from Texas on January 26. Frontier Airlines currently has roundtrip tickets for $82.

There are also deals to be had in February. If you fly out of Denver on February 2 and return from San Antonio on February 5, Frontier Airlines can get you there and back for $83 roundtrip.

Top San Antonio hotels

To plan your stay, here are two of San Antonio’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.

The Grand Hyatt San Antonio (600 E. Market St.)

For an all-around top recommendation, consider The Grand Hyatt San Antonio. The hotel has a 4.8-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $119.

The Rivercenter Mall, the Alamo, the River Walk and the Tower of the Americas are area attractions. 

The Hotel Havana (1015 Navarro St.)

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There's also the 4.7-star rated The Hotel Havana. Rooms are currently set at $105/night.

Close to the San Antonio Central Library, the River Walk, the Alamo and Rivercenter Mall, this San Antonio hotel is situated on a river.

Featured San Antonio food and drink

If you're looking for a popular spot to grab a bite, San Antonio has plenty of excellent eateries to choose from. Here are a few from Skyscanner's listings to help you get started.

Bakery Lorraine (306 Pearl Parkway)

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If you're looking for a local favorite, head to Bakery Lorraine, which has an average of five stars out of 12 reviews on Skyscanner.

"Scrumptious in every way. [A] truly authentic French patisserie. Quiche, croissants, au chocolat, eclairs, delicious salads and sandwiches to boot. Must leave room for one of their magical macarons!"

Tiago's Cabo Grille (8403 State Highway15)

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Another popular dining destination is Tiago's Cabo Grille, with five stars from eight reviews.

Magnolia Pancake Haus (606 Embassy Oaks)

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Also worth considering is Magnolia Pancake Haus.

This spot's recipes have been developed and collected from family, friends and those who have worked with the eatery in its 40-plus years of serving guests.

Featured local attractions

To round out your trip, San Antonio offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are some top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.

The San Antonio River Walk (849 E. Commerce St.)

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First up is The San Antonio River Walk.

The San Antonio River Walk was once hailed as "The American Venice" and offers a wide variety of attractions. Much more than a typical walkway, this Texas attraction has the best dining, attractions and entertainment around. 

Tobin Center for the Performing Arts (100 Auditorium Circle)

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Then, there's Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

"One of the best venues to see a performance in San Antonio," wrote visitor Derek. "Small enough that there's no bad seat in the house."

University of Texas at San Antonio (1 UTSA Circle)

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Lastly, consider checking out University of Texas at San Antonio.

"The University of Texas at San Antonio is a beautiful campus with excellent staff and facilities. [It is] striving to achieve top-tier status in the competitive educational climate," wrote visitor Damon.