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

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1,214 mi airlines 61/wk
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Flight Schedule 33 flights Verified 9h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
DL788+3
DL Delta
319
8:30 AM
EDT TM
10:54 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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AM3451cs
AM Aeromexi
319
8:30 AM
EDT TM
10:54 AM
CDT
3h 24m
M T W T F S S
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WS7126cs
WS WestJet
319
8:52 AM
EDT TM
11:25 AM
CDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL851
DL Delta
319
10:25 AM
EDT TM
12:41 PM
CDT
3h 16m
M T W T F S S
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WS5494cs
WS WestJet
320
1:38 PM
EDT TM
3:49 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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DL2458+3
DL Delta
320
1:38 PM
EDT TM
3:49 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
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AF2099cs
AF Air France
319
8:12 PM
EDT TM
10:27 PM
CDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
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VS2312cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
8:20 PM
EDT TM
10:42 PM
CDT
3h 22m
M T W T F S S
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DL1365+6
DL Delta
320
8:48 PM
EDT TM
11:08 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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AM3599cs
AM Aeromexi
320
8:48 PM
EDT TM
11:08 PM
CDT
3h 20m
M T W T F S S
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KE3396cs
KE Korean
319
5:10 AM
CDT TA
9:07 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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VS1782cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
5:10 AM
CDT TA
9:07 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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DL2497+3
DL Delta
320
5:10 AM
CDT TA
9:10 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WS8402cs
WS WestJet
319
5:10 AM
CDT TA
9:07 AM
EDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WS5517
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WS5520
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WS5594
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WS6949
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WS5555
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WS6714
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:50 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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WS6711
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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WS6666
WS WestJet
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:56 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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VS1680cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
11:50 AM
CDT TA
3:50 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
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DL788+3
DL Delta
319
12:23 PM
CDT TA
3:59 PM
EDT
2h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WS5431
WS WestJet
319
3:25 PM
CDT TA
7:32 PM
EDT
3h 7m
M T W T F S S
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AF2346
AF Air France
319
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:06 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AM3827
AM Aeromexi
319
4:15 PM
CDT TA
8:21 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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DL2448
DL Delta
319
4:15 PM
CDT TA
8:21 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AM3829
AM Aeromexi
319
4:15 PM
CDT TA
8:21 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6892
WS WestJet
319
4:15 PM
CDT TA
8:21 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
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AM3803cs
AM Aeromexi
319
4:43 PM
CDT TA
8:45 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
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WS6626cs
WS WestJet
320
4:44 PM
CDT TA
8:45 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2458+3
DL Delta
320
5:35 PM
CDT TA
9:10 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to San Antonio
1 carrier, 61 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 61 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 3h 11m nonstop -1h behind 75 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–SAT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, VS, WS 22 319, 320 3h11-3h24 100% SkyTeam AF, AM, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AF, AM, DL, VS, WS
320 Airbus A320 – AM, DL, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (22 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
8
flights
Tue
9
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
61
Outbound / wk
100
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to SAT.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,518
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.

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 1 1
Weekly flights 61
Flight time 3h 11m 3h 50m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to San Antonio International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
San Antonio is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DTW: EDT · SAT: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in San Antonio.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m to 3h 33m.
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 11m to 3h 33m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights61 out / 100 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 11m to 3h 33m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Delta Air Lines. Plus 4 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 61 nonstop flights per week from DTW to SAT. The return direction has about 100 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TUL, AFW, FTY, IND, OMA, CHA, MLB, CVG, SAV, SDF, MSN, MEM, MKE, OKC, CLE, TYS, CMI, TEB, ACY, AGS, APF, SCF, SRQ, BHM, RDU, DSM, SUS, CHS, NAS, SNA, PBI, PVR, QRO, SJD, YYC, PLS, PDX, DAL, SMF, SJC, YYZ, SEA, ANC, MSY, DCA, BWI, ORD, STL, FLL, IAD, MSP, IAH, BNA, MDW, DFW, CLT, ATL, DEN, MTY, JFK, PHL, SLC, BOS, MIA, PHX, SAN, LAS, LAX, MCO, SFO, EWR, MCI, TPA, MEX and CUN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Antonio is 1 hour 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 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).