- Must visit
San Antonio Museum of Art
A premier collection of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Asian art in a striking riverside complex, ideal for art lovers and curious first-time visitors.
Flights from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 5h 10m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $437 (€357) but you can travel from only $130 (€106) by bus.
The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest flight covers the 1238 miles (1993 km) distance in 3h 54m. January is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 1238 miles (1993 km) |
Average flight duration 5h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price $437 (€357) |
Flights per day 53 |
Fastest flight 3h 54m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 14 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$444
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$579
Fastest journey on Sep 20
4 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
4 h 57 m
Flights on Sep 20
54
Distance
1993 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX will cost around $579 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $444.
It's difficult to get from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX without transferring at least once.
AA482 · AA791
AA3310 · AA1406
AA1240 · AA413
AA2822 · AA1599
AA2735 · AA2441
AA482 · AA413
AA3101 · AA1961
UA4034 · UA2198
AA1240 · AA2759
AA2822 · AA1599Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $181 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $181, while a flight costs an average of $706.
Distance: 1238 miles (1993 km)
Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$706 Average price | $181 Average price Cheapest | $576 Average price | $313 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 10m Average total duration Fastest 5h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 32h 41m Average total duration 32h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 17m Average total duration 37h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX:
A bus is $395 (€323) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX costing on average $576 (€471).
A bus is $525 (€429) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX costing on average $706 (€577).
Other travel options to San Antonio, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 11m.
Train takes on average 37h 47m.
The table below shows live departures for Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX flights for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA302 · UA2819 | 3:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h19 | 8:52 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA302 · UA4741 | 3:33 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h24 | 11:57 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA431+ AA3980 | 4:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h53 | 11:55 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1559 · AA3097+ AA3980 | 4:02 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h48 | 10:50 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA4743 · UA1394 | 4:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h26 | 10:51 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4743 · UA1921 · UA2198 | 4:25 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h19 | 10:44 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3692 · UA591 | 5:00 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 19h51 | 11:51 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3310 · AA546 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h56 | 9:06 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3310 · AA3097 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h40 | 10:50 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3310 · AA1406 | 5:10 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h49 | 9:59 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6362 · UA1789 | 7:48 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 16h12 | 11:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
UA3437 · UA535 · UA697 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h18 | 3:43 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3437 · UA490 | 5:25 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h27 | 11:52 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3497 · UA591 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h51 | 11:51 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3497 · UA556 · UA697 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h43 | 3:43 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6201 · UA1524 · UA5287 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h29 | 1:29 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA6201 · UA1789 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h00 | 11:00 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3497 · UA515 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h10 | 3:10 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6201 · UA1524 · UA697 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h43 | 3:43 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1240 · AA413 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h51 | 11:51 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1240 · AA2768 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h07 | 1:07 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1240 · AA2759 | 6:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h01 | 10:01 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2839 · UA6161 | 6:15 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h22 | 10:37 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2845+ AA6465 | 6:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h23 | 1:59 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4176+ AA6465 | 6:36 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h33 | 6:09 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3652 · UA515 | 7:00 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h10 | 3:10 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1683 · UA535 · UA697 | 7:35 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 9h08 | 3:43 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1683 · UA490 | 7:35 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h17 | 11:52 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA482 · AA791 | 8:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h50 | 2:51 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA482 · AA413 | 8:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h50 | 11:51 AM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA482 · AA2768 | 8:01 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h06 | 1:07 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2845+ AA4013 | 8:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h38 | 1:59 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4176 · AA4013 | 8:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 10h48 | 6:09 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2302 · UA1022 | 9:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h50 | 4:56 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2302 · UA2819 | 9:06 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h46 | 8:52 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3409 · UA1830 · UA1477 | 9:26 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h27 | 7:53 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3409 · UA1410 · UA1869 | 9:26 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h12 | 8:38 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3409 · UA1830 · UA1542 | 9:26 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 12h50 | 9:16 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA2582 · AA2934 | 10:05 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h59 | 5:04 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3485 · UA1869 | 10:20 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h18 | 8:38 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA6255+ AA4176 | 10:21 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h48 | 6:09 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1965 · UA2844 | 10:30 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h01 | 4:31 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA6157 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h49 | 5:44 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6251 · UA697 | 10:55 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 5h48 | 3:43 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3101 · AA2374 | 11:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h05 | 5:48 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3101 · AA1961 | 11:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 4h54 | 3:37 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3101+ AA3899 | 11:43 AM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h50 | 6:33 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA426 · UA2062 · UA1477 | 12:35 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h18 | 7:53 PM San Antonio International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA3977 · AA4176 | 12:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 6h13 | 6:09 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA431+ AA3977 | 12:56 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 11h59 | 11:55 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1683 · AA1258 | 1:51 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 8h31 | 9:22 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6190 · UA1869 | 2:06 PM Detroit Wayne County Airport | 7h32 | 8:38 PM San Antonio International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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A premier collection of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, and Asian art in a striking riverside complex, ideal for art lovers and curious first-time visitors.
This leading Latinx art museum showcases contemporary and historic works, making it one of the city’s most distinctive cultural stops.
Housed in a former brewery, this contemporary art museum presents rotating exhibitions in one of San Antonio’s most atmospheric spaces.
The city’s signature pedestrian corridor links shops, boats, bridges, and historic architecture, making it San Antonio’s essential walking experience.
This artsy, fast-evolving district mixes galleries, murals, boutiques, and nightlife with a strong local identity near the river.
A lively downtown plaza framed by major civic buildings, it is best known for events, fountains, and the nightly cathedral light show nearby.
Puffy tacos are San Antonio’s signature dish: crisp, airy fried corn tortillas filled with picadillo, chicken, or beans, rooted in local Tex-Mex history.
Barbacoa is slow-cooked beef, often served on weekends in breakfast tacos. It is a beloved South Texas tradition with deep Mexican roots.
Breakfast tacos are a daily staple in San Antonio, usually filled with egg, potato, bean, bacon, or chorizo in flour or corn tortillas.
Refined River Walk restaurant serving upscale South Texas and Mexican cuisine. Elegant atmosphere with a long-standing fine dining reputation.
Popular breakfast and lunch spot known for house-made tortillas, tacos, and classic San Antonio Tex-Mex in a relaxed setting.
Beloved market restaurant for authentic Mexican dishes, fresh tortillas, and bakery items. Bustling, traditional atmosphere.
Moderate for a major U.S. city. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than New York or San Francisco, while car use can add costs because transit is limited.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 10-15% for taxis, and $1-$2 per drink or coffee if there is table or bar service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Antonio, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Detroit, MI to San Antonio, TX flights use the Detroit Wayne County Airport to San Antonio International Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Detroit, MI and San Antonio, TX airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Detroit Wayne County Airport is 3 km from Detroit city centre. Public transport options include:
Detroit Wayne County Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both Mcmara and North terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and Italian. Top options include Chick-fil-A and Andiamo.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout both terminals, near gates and baggage claimas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Detroit Wayne County Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including The Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel located in the Mcmara terminal..
San Antonio International Airport is 11 km from San Antonio city centre. Public transport options include:
San Antonio International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both terminals, including Tex-Mex and American cuisine. Top options include La Gloria and Rosario's.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in both terminals near the ticketing and baggage claimas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at San Antonio International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at San Antonio International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio International Airport: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Hilton San Antonio Airport..
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