6 days in Jacksonville, New Orleans & San Antonio Itinerary

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

Change things up with these side-trips from Jacksonville: DeLand (Blue Heron River Tours Inc & Stetson Mansion) and St. Augustine (Spanish Military Hospital Museum, Flagler College, &more). And it doesn't end there: identify plant and animal life at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Jacksonville trip builder website.

San Antonio to Jacksonville is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from San Antonio in December, you will find days in Jacksonville are somewhat warmer (72°F), and nights are about the same (50°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

On the 26th (Tue), stop by Faulkner House Books and then get to know the fascinating history of French Quarter.

To find traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the New Orleans trip builder app.

Getting from Jacksonville to New Orleans by car takes about 8 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Jacksonville to New Orleans, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Jacksonville in December, you will find days in New Orleans are little chillier (57°F), and nights are a bit warmer (57°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly to San Antonio.

As the state’s second largest city, San Antonio embodies Texas’ rich cultural heritage while maintaining the Old West charm of an oil town.

To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our San Antonio online trip planner.

Traveling by car from New Orleans to San Antonio takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from New Orleans in December, you will find days in San Antonio are a bit warmer (66°F), and nights are slightly colder (47°F). You'll set off for home on the 27th (Wed).