Cheap flights from San Antonio to Detroit (SAT - DTT) from $54

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
SAT — DTT
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from San Antonio to Detroit All airports are usually found in April or January, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

How to find the cheapest flight from San Antonio (SAT) to Detroit (DTT)

All the information you need to plan the best SAT to DTT flight in 2023: compare San Antonio to Detroit flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Detroit.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

April

Round-trip from

$218

One-way from

$119
High demand for flights, 20% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 18% potential price drop
From San Antonio to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from San Antonio to Detroit (DTT)

SAT - DTT

Price

$218 - $402

DTT

Temperature

24.8 - 73.4 °F

DTT

Rainfall

1.8 - 3.1 inches

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Antonio to Detroit?

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Detroit. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 23 days in advance, which can save you up to 30% on flights from San Antonio to Detroit compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 23 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $488. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $640.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Antonio to Detroit?

The best pricing can be found in the month of April. Prices to Detroit from San Antonio average $459. You can even find prices in April for less than $459, as users have found deals to Detroit from as low as $287. The month of February appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Detroit from San Antonio. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 24%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Antonio to Detroit (SAT - DTT)?

It’s typically best to fly out from San Antonio to Detroit at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Frontier flights from San Antonio to Detroit

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Cheap American Airlines flights from San Antonio to Detroit

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Cheap San Antonio to Detroit flights in September & October 2023

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San Antonio to Detroit 2023 flight deals

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One-way flights to Detroit from San Antonio

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1 stop12h 14m

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1 stop12h 07m

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1 stop6h 51m

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1 stop6h 51m

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1 stop12h 07m

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1 stop10h 33m

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1 stop12h 07m

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1 stop12h 14m

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1 stop7h 11m

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1 stop14h 54m

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1 stop13h 13m

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Nonstop3h 09m

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Nonstop3h 18m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Antonio to Detroit, such as Frontier, American Airlines and United Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,019 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
1,483 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about San Antonio to Detroit flights.

What airports do I use to fly from San Antonio to Detroit?

You will need to book a flight from San Antonio to Detroit All airports if you want to fly from San Antonio to Detroit. At least 5 different airlines have flights from San Antonio (SAT) to All airports (DTT) on a regular basis. There are 7 flights to Detroit from the San Antonio airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from SAT to DTT to be around 2h 59m.

Can I find flights from San Antonio to Detroit for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Antonio to Detroit for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $102, but on average you can expect to pay $122.

Are there nonstop flights from San Antonio to Detroit for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 18 direct flights from San Antonio to Detroit under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Antonio to Detroit is less than $408.

Are there last-minute flights available from San Antonio to Detroit for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Antonio to Detroit within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from San Antonio to Detroit?

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Friday.

How many flights depart from San Antonio to Detroit on average per day?

Travelers can expect 6 flights from San Antonio to Detroit on average per day.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

How long is the flight from San Antonio to Detroit?

Airlines like Frontier and Spirit Airlines fly from San Antonio to Detroit in about 12h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 39m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1221 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Antonio to Detroit round-trip?

Frontier, at $102, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Antonio to Detroit. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Spirit Airlines. Frontier is 77% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Antonio to Detroit one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $54. Users have also found prices from $57 and $189 on Frontier and Delta, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Antonio to Detroit?

What are the most reliable airlines from San Antonio to Detroit?

Consider WestJet (89%), Virgin Atlantic (82%) or Air France (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Antonio to Detroit.

What are the cheapest flights from San Antonio to Detroit?

On average you can expect to pay $308 for a flight from San Antonio to Detroit. The cheapest flight overall is $108 while the most popular route, (San Antonio - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County) is currently priced at $108.

What does SAT to DTW mean?

SAT stands for San Antonio Airport, while DTW stands for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Alternative routes for San Antonio to Detroit

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Top 5 airlines flying from San Antonio to Detroit

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from San Antonio to Detroit choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$88Average$233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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FrontierCheapest$106Average$199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$238Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$287Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$332Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from San Antonio to Detroit

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Weekly flight availability from San Antonio to Detroit

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