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$123+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio (DTW - SAT)

DTW — SAT
Dec 11 — Dec 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Antonio are usually found in January or May, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Antonio

Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Antonio

Wed 12/97:34 pm -
2 stops27h 23m
Wed 12/1610:52 pm -
2 stops11h 18m
Deal found 11/7$399
Fri 12/188:28 pm -
1 stop24h 07m
Sun 12/208:30 pm -
1 stop16h 18m
Deal found 11/10$400
Tue 12/14:21 pm -
2 stops26h 38m
Tue 12/810:52 pm -
2 stops20h 56m
Deal found 11/6$401
Fri 12/188:28 pm -
1 stop24h 07m
Wed 12/238:30 pm -
1 stop27h 28m
Deal found 11/9$402
Sun 12/68:05 pm -
1 stop16h 35m
Tue 12/156:47 pm -
1 stop29h 23m
Deal found 11/9$403
Mon 12/78:01 pm -
2 stops23h 00m
Thu 12/108:47 pm -
2 stops21h 23m
Deal found 11/6$404
Thu 12/314:46 pm -
1 stop20h 46m
Sun 1/38:30 pm -
1 stop16h 18m
Deal found 11/9$406
Thu 11/195:49 pm -
1 stop18h 22m
Sun 11/228:28 pm -
1 stop27h 41m
Deal found 11/9$407
Sat 12/56:00 am -
1 stop8h 18m
Sat 12/125:00 am -
1 stop4h 47m
Deal found 11/7$408
Tue 12/227:51 am -
2 stops28h 02m
Mon 1/48:30 pm -
1 stop27h 28m
Deal found 11/10$409
Thu 12/108:35 am -
1 stop5h 31m
Sat 12/126:35 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Deal found 11/9$411

Find flight deals from Detroit to San Antonio

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$399
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$123
(Super.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$454

Good round-trip deal

$419 or less

Good one-way deal

$224 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-San Antonio flight deals.
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From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Antonio
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Antonio
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($26 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 November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Antonio.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to San Antonio.

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DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/5

12:06 pm-6:01 pm

1 stop6h 55m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$123

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/8

8:41 am-3:48 pm

2 stops8h 07m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$139

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/24

6:10 am-12:18 pm

2 stops31h 08m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/31

6:11 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 48m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$184

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 11/19

5:49 pm-11:11 am

1 stop18h 22m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/19

6:10 am-1:50 pm

2 stops8h 40m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/30

3:45 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$219
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/18

8:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop5h 30m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$225

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/25

6:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 20m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - SAT San Antonio

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/23

12:45 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Antonio

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$230

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Compare providers for flights from Detroit to San Antonio

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ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Antonio flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Antonio flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Antonio flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 26 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio (average of $419). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio in August is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 DTW to SAT?

When flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio flights typically cost between $419 and $663 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $399 on Frontier (Dec 9-Dec 16).

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio trip
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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on SAT

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio, such as Southwest,Delta, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

    San Antonio is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Antonio from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to San Antonio (SAT) should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily flights to San Antonio from 4 different airlines. 3h 21m is how long a flight from Detroit to San Antonio will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio will take you 3h 27m. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and San Antonio are separated by a distance of 1214 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($195), Southwest ($283), and Delta ($339) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio. Frontier is priced at 57% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $78 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $156 and Delta from $268 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio consider choosing WestJet (93%), Korean Air (92%) or KLM (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    While on average a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio is generally $399, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $224. When looking at the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - San Antonio), you can expect to pay $310 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Antonio 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 Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio (average of $419). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio in August is currently the most expensive (average of $522). 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 4 airlines flying from Detroit to San Antonio

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$195Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$283Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$339Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$358Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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