Detroit to San Antonio (DTW–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–SAT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, VS, WS | 22 | 319, 320 | 3h11-3h24 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Antonio from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→SAT | CLE→SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 61 | – |
| Flight time | 3h 11m | 3h 50m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · SAT: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–SAT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to SAT
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 61 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to SAT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to SAT ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes to 3 hours 33 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,954 km). There are approximately 61 weekly flights outbound and 100 return, totaling 161 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).