SAT - DTW

$64 Find Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Detroit

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Antonio to Detroit, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$163
Overall average: $479
Frontier
Tue 3/10Wed 3/18
SAT - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$339
Typical prices: $339-$639
Delta
Thu 4/9Mon 4/13
SAT - DTW • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members onboard.
Security lines at SAT are exceptionally short.
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Frontier
Cheapest • from $163 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from San Antonio to Detroit (SAT-DTW)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Antonio to Detroit that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Antonio to Detroit

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 18
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6:45 am - 10:59 am
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27h 14m
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11:54 am - 12:17 am
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13h 23m
1 stop
$163Frontier
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
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6:45 am - 10:59 am
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27h 14m
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11:54 am - 12:17 am
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13h 23m
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$165Frontier
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
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6:12 pm - 11:55 pm
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28h 43m
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10:27 pm - 12:17 am
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26h 50m
1 stop
$173Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
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4:36 pm - 12:59 am
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7h 23m
1 stop
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11:54 am - 12:19 am
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13h 25m
1 stop
$180Frontier
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17
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6:00 am - 9:54 pm
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DTW
14h 54m
2 stops
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11:54 am - 12:17 am
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13h 23m
1 stop
$181Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 10
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6:13 pm - 6:19 pm
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23h 06m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 4:17 pm
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8h 47m
1 stop
$189Frontier
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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3:36 pm - 7:41 am
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DTW
15h 05m
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11:54 am - 12:17 am
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13h 23m
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$199Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 18
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10:05 am - 9:42 pm
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10h 37m
1 stop
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11:54 am - 12:17 am
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13h 23m
1 stop
$205Frontier
Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 9
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6:13 pm - 10:20 am
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15h 07m
1 stop
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5:14 pm - 4:17 pm
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24h 03m
1 stop
$207Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 9
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6:12 pm - 11:55 pm
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28h 43m
1 stop
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10:05 pm - 11:59 pm
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26h 54m
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$210Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Antonio to Detroit flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Antonio to Detroit to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Antonio to Detroit?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from San Antonio to Detroit, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Antonio, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is July, where tickets cost $349 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $509 and $494 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $359, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 5 weeks before departure, which saves you about 40% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Antonio to Detroit

 
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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$64
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
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When to book flights from San Antonio to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Antonio to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Antonio to Detroit flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $64 for a one-way ticket and $163 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Antonio and Detroit?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Antonio to Detroit?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Antonio to Detroit flight route: Delta, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Lufthansa, and United Airlines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Antonio to Detroit?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Antonio to Detroit flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Antonio to Detroit?

    oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between San Antonio and Detroit, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Antonio to Detroit?

    There are nonstop flights from San Antonio to Detroit on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Antonio to Detroit, Delta or American Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Antonio to Detroit are Delta and American Airlines. With an average price for the route of $408 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. American Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $478 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Antonio to Detroit?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Antonio to Detroit.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Antonio to Detroit?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Detroit from San Antonio is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Antonio to Detroit?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Detroit with an airline and back to San Antonio with another airline. Booking your flights between San Antonio and DTW can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Antonio to Detroit?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Detroit from San Antonio up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $265 or less one-way and $399 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from San Antonio to Detroit?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
Find which airlines fly direct from San Antonio Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

Delta

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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Antonio

Monday

Delta

Delta

Tuesday

Delta

Delta

Wednesday

Delta

Delta

Thursday

Delta

Delta

Friday

Delta

Delta

Saturday

Delta

Delta

Sunday

Delta

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Antonio to Detroit

 
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7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8088 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
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There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

4.0 OkayJohn, Jan 2026
DAL - ATL
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There was no wifi available on this flight. And there were no screens, no onboard entertainment, no entertainment options at all. It was like travelling in the 1990s again, except without even a main screen for options. Seats, as usual, were tight and uncomfortable.

My requested wheelchair never appeared. So many entertainment choices yet, I found little of interest and no internet option to search on my own. Both were minor issues.

It would have been better if the flight wasn't delayed by 2.5 hours

Delta flight Delay for ,more that two hours i.e original flight was 6.30 PM and it starts at 8.45 PM, When we connect Delta team for meal vouchers as it is late arrival in designation,But we did not get it as per delta policy , which is not good for mid night arrival,

Inexperienced boarding crew allowed too many bags on to a full flight and delayed takeoff causing a missed connection and unplanned overnight stay. There was a hotel at the airport but Delta would not pay for it offering only to shuttle me to an area hotel. Never even offerred so much as an apology by anyone working for Delta.

I have diamond medallion status and usually we are in comfort plus . We were in main this time ( which was fine ) and my husband wanted wine . I have at least 10 vouchers for drinks that are good for this year and next! The attendant would not take the picture of the voucher as proof and never came back to check as She asked me to pull it up on delta Wi-Fi. Instead my husband just used his Amex to buy the wine . Disappointing!!!

Late delayed flight delays boarding and delays leaving and delays on arrival too. Cramped plane no room no food.

Waited at the usual crowded gate at DCA where one ends up standing up because there aren't enough seats.

Wasn't a Delta issue I don't think, but seems there was a Delta flight at each of the 2 Dallas airports at the same exact time, both to Atlanta. I was evidently booked on the one at Love Airport, but the Carey transport shuttle took me to DFW instead and I ended up missing the flight by just a few minutes. Was able to book a Southwest flight from Love Airport, but was a big loss of time and an inconvenience.

My experience on any Delta flight is always overshadowed by the time Delta removed me from a flight for no apparent reason.

Concern Regarding Significant Gate Delay and Jet Bridge Issue Dear Customer Relations Team, I am writing to express my disappointment with the experience I had on my recent flight AA 2414 on Sunday January 18, 2026. What should have been a routine departure turned into a frustrating and avoidable delay due to an issue with the jet bridge at the gate. As a result, the flight was delayed by approximately 90 minutes while multiple gate changes were attempted. The lack of clear communication during this period made the situation even more challenging. Passengers were left uncertain about the cause of the delay, the expected timeline, and the next steps. This not only disrupted travel plans but also created unnecessary stress for everyone on board. I understand that operational issues can arise, but a malfunctioning jet bridge and the resulting extended delay suggest an area where procedures or equipment maintenance may need attention. I hope you will review this incident to prevent similar disruptions in the future. I would appreciate acknowledgment of this concern and consideration of appropriate compensation for the inconvenience and lost time caused by this delay. Thank you for taking the time to review my experience. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Dion Dillard

They made me pay $40 to check a bag that was listed as free when I bought my ticket. Then before boarding they offered to check any bags free.

The seat cushions were very worn so they were extremely uncomfortable.

Delayed, no updates, had a rewards number but was not working

AA should improve their in air internet & entertainment options. Seems unreasonable to charge $20/hr and should have some form of free connections. The entertainment options are also pretty limited, movies are outdated and the series only show 3-5 episodes.

Flight delay and multiple gate changes including a change near boarding time to another terminal, which in DFW is a pain. Pre-boarding delay and also a further delay on the ground after boarding. About an hour and a half total delay.

Seats were much more cramped then on the 737. Narrower and rows closer together. Flight was absolutely packed and the plugs under the seats didn't work. Was forced to check my bag even though previous flight had no issue with it.

My carry on baggage was damaged. Entire trip, I had to carry the baggage. When complained to the boarding crew, they got mad at me and still asked me to valet check in the cabin baggage. Rude boarding crew!!!

Experience was good. We were delayed in leaving by 15 mins because the flight was waiting on a family that was late in getting to the gate. Food and drink options were as expected. I highly recommend checking in ahead of time using the airline’s app so that it’s quicker to get your luggage tags as soon as you arrive at the terminal. No more waiting in long lines!

We never made it due to delays on both ends. Gate attendant said it was mechanical but the system said otherwise, so no compensation. That’s not right.

Liked early boarding for disabled customers. Seat comfort could have been better, would have appreciated an empty seat between my wife and I since I suffer from arthritis, neuropathy, and spinal stenosis. Also aisle seat armrest was immobile and this made it difficult to get into and out of my seat during the flight

Flight cancelled and no alternative offered for over a week. Ruined our Christmas vacation plans

They canceled the flight at the last minute! No customer service. Unable to get another flight for 3 days!! Spirit was NO help at all!!

They canceled the flight and didn't assist in getting a new flight on any airline. I had to spend 10 hrs in the airport after getting a ticket On Delta for twice as much. I've flown Spirit many times and this was my worst experience I've had.

They cancelled my flight same day with no explanation why. They offered to rebook me but it would not be until 2 days later. I will never use them again.

It’s Spirit need I say more? Thank this little airline because without it the other airlines would raise their prices so much I wouldn’t be able to fly anywhere. It’s affordable and gets you where you need to go! I’m not flying to get a free bag of chips, y’know?

Honestly horrible. The plane on the way back was delayed 6 times with no explanation on why. When I asked for a refund or some money back because I had to miss a day of work because of the desk, they told me no. Because of how poorly it was handled I will most likely never take spirit again

Very positive in both directions. Safe travels, nice staff, lost and found in fact found my phone under my chair! I was out of cash after my NYC trip otherwise I would've offered a reward for helping my day out immensly! Thanks you so much Spirit staff!

Speaker airport didn't work well, so we couldn't hear the boarding call but the plane was on time leaving and on time arriving took a while for them to open the door and there was a non-disruptive guy who was inebriated a few rows ahead of us. Overall the flight was good and we appreciate the on-time-ness

My flight was delayed several times and eventually cancelled. Then the re-booked flight for 8pm was delayed multiple times over, and eventually it would have forced me to be at the airport for 9 hours. I accepted a rebook for the following day, fortunately I was able to stay with my friend again in New York, but if I didn’t have him as a resource it would have been much more upsetting.

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