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Top budget travel picks: Miami to San Antonio

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Published on January 17, 2019
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No travel bucket list would be complete without San Antonio. From the iconic history of the Alamo, to amusement parks, SeaWorld and the San Antonio Aquarium and 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.

Thankfully, there are plenty of relatively inexpensive flights between Miami and San Antonio. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.

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Cheapest San Antonio flights

The cheapest flights between Miami and San Antonio are if you leave on March 28 and return from Texas on April 1. United currently has roundtrip, nonstop tickets for $167.

There are also deals to be had in February. If you fly out of Miami on Feb. 14 and return from San Antonio on Feb. 17, American Airlines can get you there and back for $192 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 Hotel Havana (1015 Navarro St.)

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Topping the list is the The Hotel Havana, which has a 4.7-star rating on Skyscanner. Rooms are currently available for $105.

It's close to the San Antonio Central Library, the River Walk and the Alamo.

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

There's also the 4.8-star rated The Grand Hyatt San Antonio, which has rooms for $119/night.

Top picks for dining and drinking

If you're looking to snag a bite at one of San Antonio's many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.

Bakery Lorraine (306 Pearl Parkway, #110)

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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.

"Located in the Pearl," wrote visitor Margaret. "Scrumptious in every way: Truly authentic French patisseries."

Tiago's Cabo Grille (8403 State Highway151, #101)

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

The Cove (606 W. Cypress)

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Finally, there's The Cove, a restaurant, beer garden and live music venue.

"Great food and hundreds of beers on tap," wrote visitor Heather. "Fun place for group gatherings with awesome patio atmosphere."

What to see and do in San Antonio

To round out your trip, San Antonio offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are a couple of 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, which was once hailed as "The American Venice." Much more than a typical walkway, this Texas attraction has the best dining, attractions and entertainment around. 

The Shops at La Cantera (15900 La Cantera Parkway)

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The Shops at La Cantera is another popular destination.

"The newest luxury shopping center in the city, there is something here for everyone. There are a great variety of restaurants here as well," wrote reviewer Tyson.

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