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

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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
Prices
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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AM3451
AM Aeromexi
319
8:52 AM
EDT TM
11:25 AM
MDT
3h 33m
M T W T F S S
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DL788
DL Delta
319
11:22 AM
EDT TM
1:57 PM
MDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
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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
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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
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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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Antonio to Detroit
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 1,214 mi 2h 57m nonstop +2h ahead 46 1-stop hubs

SAT–DTW is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,214 miles in approximately 2h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 46 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 20 319 2h57-3h01 62% SkyTeam
AM Aeromexico 7 320 3h01 62% SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – DL
320 Airbus A320 – AM
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: AM + DL (27 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
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
4
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
43
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAT to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
46
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,348
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
62%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
62%
Arriving
55%
Return
DTW → SAT
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
57%
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 2 3
Weekly flights 27 47
Flight time 2h 57m 1h 49m
Departure OTP 62%
Airports within 200 miles of SAT with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Antonio, it's 8:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,214 mi / 1,954 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 57m to 3h 1m.
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 time2h 57m to 3h 1m
Time difference+2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 43 return
1-stop connections46 hubs
Origin: SAT
IATA / ICAOSAT / KSAT
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
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 approximately 2h 57m to 3h 1m. The route covers 1,214 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from SAT to DTW. The return direction has about 43 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, TYS, AUS, SDF, ASE, YYZ, TUS, PHL, PBI, HPN, SAV, PLS, IFP, PVR, FLL, CUN, DCA, STL, MTY, BWI, BNA, ATL, DFW, MIA, ORD, SFO, MSY, MSP, BOS, MDW, EWR, IAH, IAD, MCI, SEA, CLT, DEN, JFK, MCO, LAX, PHX, LAS, TPA, SAN, SLC and MEX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 2 hours 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 Aeromexico and Delta Air Lines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAT to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAT to DTW ranges from 2 hours 57 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,214 miles (1,954 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 43 return, totaling 70 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

46 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via MEM. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).