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

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1,214 mi airlines charter/private 83/wk
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Flight Schedule 30 flights Verified 35m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
VS1782cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
5:15 AM
CDT TA
9:20 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3396cs
KE Korean
319
5:15 AM
CDT TA
9:20 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2497+4
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
5:15 AM
CDT TA
9:14 AM
EDT
2h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS8402cs
WS WestJet
319
5:15 AM
CDT TA
9:20 AM
EDT
3h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5516
Starts Sep 17 Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5432
Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6385
Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL788+6
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS1680cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6377
Starts Sep 28 Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5489
Starts Sep 29 Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6497+1
Starts Oct 7 Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:37 PM
EDT
3h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5513
Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
11:36 AM
CDT TA
3:40 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2458+9
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
3:05 PM
CDT TA
7:09 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3176
Starts Sep 19 Seat map
AM Aeromexi
319 Seat map
3:10 PM
CDT TA
7:12 PM
EDT
3h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1475
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:04 PM
EDT
3h 4m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1809
Starts Oct 6 Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:06 PM
EDT
3h 6m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3803cs
AM Aeromexi
319
4:00 PM
CDT TA
8:09 PM
EDT
3h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3451cs
AM Aeromexi
319
8:25 AM
EDT TM
10:34 AM
CDT
3h 9m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL788+6
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
8:30 AM
EDT TM
10:39 AM
CDT
3h 9m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS7126cs
WS WestJet
319
8:30 AM
EDT TM
10:39 AM
CDT
3h 9m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5465
Starts Sep 19 Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
12:00 PM
EDT TM
2:07 PM
CDT
3h 7m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS6365
Starts Sep 26 Seat map
WS WestJet
319 Seat map
12:00 PM
EDT TM
2:07 PM
CDT
3h 7m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE3395cs
KE Korean
319
1:45 PM
EDT TM
3:54 PM
CDT
3h 9m
70%
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS5543
WS WestJet
319
1:47 PM
EDT TM
3:53 PM
CDT
3h 6m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL2458+9
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
1:47 PM
EDT TM
3:53 PM
CDT
3h 6m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL1365+3
Seat map
DL Delta
319 Seat map
8:15 PM
EDT TM
10:22 PM
CDT
3h 7m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AM3599cs
AM Aeromexi
319
8:15 PM
EDT TM
10:22 PM
CDT
3h 7m
62%
M T W T F S S
Prices
VS2312cs
VS Virgin Atlantic
319
8:30 PM
EDT TM
10:34 PM
CDT
3h 4m
52%
M T W T F S S
Prices
AF2099cs
AF Air France
319
8:59 PM
EDT TM
11:07 PM
CDT
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
STL St Louis 4h 23m EJAWN AFDLKE St Louis (STL) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 4h 33m WN AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 4h 38m WN AFAMDL Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
IAH Houston 4h 43m ACCMNH AFAMDL Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 51m AAASAY AAAMCX Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 5h 6m AFAMDL AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago 5h 20m AAACAS AAACAF Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 33m AABA AAAFAM Charlotte (CLT) to Detroit flights
BWI Baltimore 5h 36m WN AFAMDL Baltimore (BWI) to Detroit flights
IAD Dulles 5h 42m ACLHSN AFAMAV Dulles (IAD) to Detroit flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
San Antonio to Detroit
1 carrier, 83 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,214 mi 3h 4m nonstop +1h ahead

SAT–DTW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 3h 4m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAT–DTW service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS 33 319 2h59-3h06 88% SkyTeam AF, AM, KE, VS, WS
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AM, DL, KE, VS, WS
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: DL (33 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, SAT to DTW direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
12
flights
Thu
11
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
12
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
18
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
68
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~21h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,500
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
SAT → DTW
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
94%
Return
DTW → SAT
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
64%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAT delays → DTW delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from San Antonio

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric SAT→DTW AUS→DTW
Distance from SAT 67 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 10
Weekly flights 83 100
Flight time 3h 4m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 88%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 4m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

SAT–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Antonio to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,214 mi / 1,954 km
Flight time3h 4m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights83 out / 68 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr10.9M
Elevation809 ft / 247 m
Destination: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAT to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 3h 4m gate to gate. The route covers 1,214 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SAT to DTW: Delta Air Lines.
This route has frequent daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of San Antonio.
Yes, return flights from DTW to SAT are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. 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 SAT to DTW

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAT to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to DTW is about 3 hours 4 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,954 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 68 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).