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$73+ Cheap flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (SAT - DTW)

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SAT — DTW
Jun 13 — Jun 201
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in October or July, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from San Antonio to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Antonio (SAT) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 8, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$73
(FlightHub)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$399

Good round-trip deal

$338 or less

Good one-way deal

$173 or less
From San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
One-way flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County.
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Cheapest flights from San Antonio to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Antonio to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 8, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/302:16 pmSAT - DTW
Nonstop3h 12mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/39:04 amDTW - SAT
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/6$180
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/302:16 pmSAT - DTW
Nonstop3h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/69:57 amDTW - SAT
1 stop23h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$216
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/272:55 pmSAT - DTW
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Sun 9/286:00 amDTW - SAT
1 stop9h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/5$218
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/122:50 pmSAT - DTW
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Sat 8/1612:45 pmDTW - SAT
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 6/6$243
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/111:25 amSAT - DTW
Nonstop3h 09mDelta
Wed 8/201:34 pmDTW - SAT
Nonstop3h 07mDelta
Deal found 6/5$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:28 pmSAT - DTW
1 stop13h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/209:42 amDTW - SAT
2 stops8h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/5$418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/296:45 amSAT - DTW
1 stop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Fri 7/42:10 pmDTW - SAT
2 stops8h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/6$424

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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San Antonio

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Detroit

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Depart

Return

Price

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Mon 6/30

2:16 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/3

9:04 am-5:18 pm

1 stop9h 14m

$180

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Mon 6/30

2:16 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/6

9:57 am-8:05 am

1 stop23h 08m

$216

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Sat 9/27

2:55 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 9/28

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$218

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Tue 8/12

2:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 8/16

12:45 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$243

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Fri 8/1

11:25 am-3:34 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/20

1:34 pm-3:41 pm

Nonstop3h 07m

$339

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Thu 8/14

5:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/19

2:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$411

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Tue 8/5

6:28 pm-9:10 am

1 stop13h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/20

9:42 am-5:41 pm

2 stops8h 59m

$418

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Mon 6/30

2:16 pm-6:28 pm

Nonstop3h 12m

$73

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Wed 8/13

2:40 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$103

San AntonioDetroit

SAT - DTW

SATDTW

San Antonio

Mon 8/11

5:30 am-10:05 pm

2 stops15h 35m

$217

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Best time to book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Antonio to Detroit. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 83 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAT to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from San Antonio to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 8, 2025.

When flying from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Detroit. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated June 8, 2025.

The most flights from SAT to DTW are scheduled on a Sunday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport ranges from 1.8 - 3.1 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.1 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport when rainfall is around 1.8 in.

Temperature in Detroit by month

Plan your trip to Detroit by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated June 8, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Detroit, such as Southwest, Delta and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Antonio to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports do I use to fly from San Antonio to Detroit?

    If you book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit, you will be flying from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from San Antonio (SAT) take 3h 02m for a nonstop flight. There are 9 flights from San Antonio to Detroit per day from 3 airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $180 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $218 and $243 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for 56% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are Spirit Airlines ($73), Southwest ($103), and United Airlines ($217).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport consider choosing Korean Air (97%), Virgin Atlantic (94%) or WestJet (89%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is $95. On average you can expect to pay $1,941. The most popular route, (San Antonio - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), can usually be booked for $148.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Antonio to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Antonio to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Antonio to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Antonio to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Antonio to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Antonio to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $257). Flying from San Antonio to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Antonio to Detroit

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Antonio to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$299Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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