Detroit to San Antonio (DTW–SAT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,214 mi airlines 43/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
AM3451
AM Aeromexi
319
8:52 AM
EDT TM
11:25 AM
MDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL788
DL Delta
319
11:22 AM
EDT TM
1:57 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3433
AM Aeromexi
319
8:20 PM
EDT TM
10:42 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AM3310
AM Aeromexi
319
8:20 PM
EDT TM
10:42 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1365
DL Delta
319
8:20 PM
EDT TM
10:42 PM
MDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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AF2099
AF Air France
319
8:25 PM
EDT TM
10:55 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3599
AM Aeromexi
319
8:25 PM
EDT TM
10:55 PM
MDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
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DL2497
DL Delta
319
5:10 AM
MDT TA
9:07 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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DL788
DL Delta
319
11:50 AM
MDT TA
3:50 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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DL2432
DL Delta
319
4:25 PM
MDT TA
8:26 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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AM3803
AM Aeromexi
320
4:44 PM
MDT TA
8:45 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to San Antonio
3 carriers, 43 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 43 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 3h 22m nonstop -2h behind 51 1-stop hubs

DTW–SAT is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines and Air France lead the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 3h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 51 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AM Aeromexico 24 319 3h22-3h33 50% SkyTeam
DL Delta Air Lines 14 319 3h22-4h35 50% SkyTeam
AF Air France 5 319 3h30 50% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AF, AM, DL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AF + AM + DL (43 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to SAT direction.
Mon
6
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
6
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
43
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
51
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,360
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → SAT
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
42%
Return
SAT → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → SAT delays →

Other ways to reach San Antonio from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to San Antonio International Airport.
Metric DTW→SAT CLE→SAT
Distance from DTW 95 mi
Nonstop airlines 3 1
Weekly flights 43 1
Flight time 3h 22m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 50%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SAT: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 4:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 22m to 4h 35m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to San Antonio route.
Route details
Distance1,214 mi / 1,954 km
Flight time3h 22m to 4h 35m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights43 out / 27 return
1-stop connections51 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to SAT flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to San Antonio International Airport take approximately 3h 22m to 4h 35m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 43 nonstop flights per week from DTW to SAT. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, OKC, TUL, SDF, YYZ, CLE, TYS, OMA, PHL, DSM, RDU, SRQ, SAV, PBI, NAS, SNA, PLS, MIA, QRO, MTY, MCI, DCA, CHS, ORD, MSY, STL, IAD, MDW, MSP, ATL, BWI, IAH, BNA, DFW, MCO, FLL, CLT, TPA, PHX, JFK, DEN, EWR, SAN, SLC, LAS, LAX, SFO, SEA, MEX, BOS and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 2 hours behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from SAT to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DTW to SAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 43 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 22 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,954 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

51 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE).