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Cheap flights from Detroit to San Antonio from C$ 184

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — SAT
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Detroit to San Antonio
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to San Antonio. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 July 2026.

Fri 25/99:59 p.m.
DTW
-
SAT
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Thu 1/1011:08 a.m.
SAT
-
DTW
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 16/7C$ 381
Thu 13/88:13 p.m.
DTW
-
SAT
1 stop13h 43m
Frontier
Thu 20/88:26 p.m.
SAT
-
DTW
1 stop27h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 16/7C$ 393
Fri 28/812:20 p.m.
DTW
-
SAT
1 stop8h 11m
Frontier
Fri 4/98:26 p.m.
SAT
-
DTW
1 stop13h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 16/7C$ 413
Fri 14/88:30 p.m.
DTW
-
SAT
Nonstop3h 04m
Delta
Fri 21/84:00 p.m.
SAT
-
DTW
Nonstop3h 09m
Delta
Deal found 12/7C$ 560
Thu 22/105:55 a.m.
DTW
-
SAT
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Mon 26/105:25 a.m.
SAT
-
DTW
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 13/7C$ 567
Fri 14/88:30 p.m.
DTW
-
SAT
Nonstop3h 04m
Delta
Mon 17/82:43 p.m.
SAT
-
DTW
1 stop6h 50m
Delta
Deal found 12/7C$ 574
Sun 16/86:35 a.m.
DTW
-
SAT
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Thu 20/85:35 a.m.
SAT
-
DTW
2 stops6h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 14/7C$ 581
Wed 16/98:25 a.m.
DTW
-
SAT
1 stop5h 24m
Delta
Wed 30/96:10 p.m.
SAT
-
DTW
1 stop5h 44m
Delta
Deal found 13/7C$ 588

Find flight deals from Detroit to San Antonio

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to San Antonio (SAT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 July 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 381

One-way from

C$ 184

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Average price

C$ 546
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  • Frontier
  • 25/9-1/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 29m total
  • Detroit to San Antonio
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  • Frontier
  • 29/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 11m total
  • Detroit to San Antonio
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to San Antonio that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 629,999 searches. Data last updated 17 July 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 25/9

8:30 a.m.-10:41 a.m.

Nonstop3h 11m

San Antonio

Thu 1/10

11:36 a.m.-3:41 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 560
Quickest round-trip

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 24/9

8:40 p.m.-10:46 p.m.

Nonstop3h 06m

San Antonio

Tue 29/9

4:00 p.m.-8:05 p.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 560

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 14/8

8:25 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

Nonstop3h 09m

San Antonio

Sat 22/8

5:15 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 560

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

8:25 a.m.-10:34 a.m.

Nonstop3h 09m

San Antonio

Sun 23/8

5:15 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 05m

C$ 560

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 28/8

1:45 p.m.-3:54 p.m.

Nonstop3h 09m

San Antonio

Fri 4/9

11:29 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

Nonstop3h 06m

C$ 560

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 22/12

8:55 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop3h 25m

San Antonio

Thu 31/12

5:20 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 560

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/12

12:40 p.m.-3:04 p.m.

Nonstop3h 24m

San Antonio

Sun 6/12

12:50 p.m.-4:53 p.m.

Nonstop3h 03m

C$ 560

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 20/8

8:55 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

2 stops6h 50m

San Antonio

Mon 24/8

2:15 p.m.-8:50 p.m.

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 567

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 23/10

7:10 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

San Antonio

Mon 26/10

9:20 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop6h 35m

C$ 574

DetroitSan Antonio

DTW - SAT

DTWSAT

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 25/11

3:55 p.m.-8:22 p.m.

1 stop5h 27m

San Antonio

Fri 27/11

5:20 a.m.-9:20 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

C$ 574

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to San Antonio

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to San Antonio

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Antonio?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Antonio (average of C$ 101). Flying from Detroit to San Antonio in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to SAT?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to San Antonio. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 July 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to San Antonio in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 58% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Antonio

Explore weekly flight availability from Detroit to San Antonio. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 July 2026.

The most flights from DTT to SAT are scheduled on a Wednesday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit to San Antonio?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Antonio?

Share of one-stop round-trip flights from Detroit to San Antonio chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Nashville (BNA) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 75% of one-stop itineraries from Detroit to San Antonio on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Detroit to San Antonio?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Detroit to San Antonio, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 234.

What’s the fastest layover option from Detroit to San Antonio?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Antonio, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 02m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Detroit to San Antonio?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Detroit to San Antonio, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Nashville (BNA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to San Antonio?

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to San Antonio. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to San Antonio. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to San Antonio?

    Departing from Detroit to San Antonio will take you 3h 11m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1954 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit to San Antonio?

    Consider Aeromexico (76%), Delta (74%) or WestJet (74%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Detroit to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to San Antonio that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to San Antonio flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to San Antonio?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to San Antonio.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to San Antonio?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to San Antonio by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to San Antonio?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to San Antonio (average of C$ 101). Flying from Detroit to San Antonio in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 348). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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