Security lines at DTW are pleasantly short, with waits rarely exceeding 10 minutes in McNamara Terminal.
$47+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio (DTW - SAT)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — SAT
Dec 5 — Dec 121
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to San Antonio
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to San Antonio (SAT). 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 November 5, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $222 (Mytrip) |
One-way from | $47 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $404 |
Good round-trip deal | $399 or less |
Good one-way deal | $248 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San AntonioExplore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/29:34 pmDTW - SAT
2 stops20h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/97:00 amSAT - DTW
2 stops16h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2412:20 pmDTW - SAT
2 stops22h 03mFrontier
Thu 1/16:45 amSAT - DTW
1 stop8h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/5![Frontier logo]()
$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:48 amDTW - SAT
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/245:07 pmSAT - DTW
1 stop13h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/39:53 pmDTW - SAT
2 stops17h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/106:10 pmSAT - DTW
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/187:50 amDTW - SAT
1 stop30h 26mFrontier
Tue 12/2310:18 amSAT - DTW
1 stop30h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/5![Frontier logo]()
$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:53 pmDTW - SAT
1 stop17h 22mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/106:10 pmSAT - DTW
1 stop9h 50mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/3![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$231
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 11/186:10 amDTW - SAT
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/215:09 pmSAT - DTW
1 stop13h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/26:35 amDTW - SAT
1 stop12h 57mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/59:25 pmSAT - DTW
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 11/196:10 amDTW - SAT
1 stop13h 22mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/267:37 pmSAT - DTW
1 stop25h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$234
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio that are best for you.
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DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Tue 12/9
7:42 pm-1:00 pm
3 stops42h 18m
San Antonio
Thu 12/11
3:10 pm-10:08 am
2 stops17h 58m
$296
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 12/22
8:34 am-11:07 am
Nonstop3h 33m
San Antonio
Tue 12/30
5:20 am-9:21 am
Nonstop3h 01m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 12/4
8:25 am-10:56 am
Nonstop3h 31m
San Antonio
Sun 12/7
5:20 am-9:21 am
Nonstop3h 01m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Thu 12/11
8:25 am-10:56 am
Nonstop3h 31m
San Antonio
Sun 12/14
5:20 am-9:21 am
Nonstop3h 01m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/24
12:52 pm-3:11 pm
Nonstop3h 19m
San Antonio
Tue 12/30
4:06 pm-8:11 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 12/22
8:20 pm-10:49 pm
Nonstop3h 29m
San Antonio
Wed 12/31
5:20 am-9:21 am
Nonstop3h 01m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Mon 12/22
8:20 pm-10:49 pm
Nonstop3h 29m
San Antonio
Mon 12/29
5:20 am-9:21 am
Nonstop3h 01m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/24
8:35 am-11:08 am
Nonstop3h 33m
San Antonio
Tue 1/6
5:30 am-9:30 am
Nonstop3h 00m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/17
8:30 pm-10:57 pm
Nonstop3h 27m
San Antonio
Mon 12/22
5:20 am-9:21 am
Nonstop3h 01m
$399
DetroitSan Antonio
DTW - SAT
DTWSAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Wed 12/24
8:35 am-11:08 am
Nonstop3h 33m
San Antonio
Mon 1/5
5:30 am-9:30 am
Nonstop3h 00m
$399
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to San Antonio in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Antonio flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-San Antonio flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >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 CheapOair the most. CheapOair 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.
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 25 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio (average of $98). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio in April is currently the most expensive (average of $186). 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?
Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 16% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio by exploring options for tickets at noon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Antonio. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Orlando (MCO) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 58% of 1-stop itineraries from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 50m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Chicago (MDW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 02m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Antonio
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio. Reviews last updated November 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.0
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreMike,Aug 2025
OKC - AUS
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$88 | Average$237 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$284 | Average$387 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$288 | Average$468 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$299 | Average$443 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$326 | Average$476 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |