Cheap Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS)

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom flights are currently cheapest in September.

Direct flights from Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom

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Compare routes from Detroit Wayne County to Austin below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Austin-Bergstrom.

Detroit to Austin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$183
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time3 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineDelta
Average flights per week89

Finding cheap flights from Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom is $183. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
3 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom.
Delta, WestJet and KLM fly direct from Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom.
As of May 2025, there are 89 flights per week flying from Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom.
The cheapest month to fly from Detroit Wayne County to Austin-Bergstrom is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom Airport on Thursday, 4 September 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 3 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Austin-Bergstrom but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Austin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Spirit Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Austin-Bergstrom.

Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): what you need to know

  • Around 3 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

  • Austin's timezone is UTC-5, making Austin one hour behind Detroit.

  • Choose from 37 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest flight available. Delta Air Lines operates the latest service of the day at 21:35.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your DTW to AUS flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Getting to Austin (and then seeing more of United States!) is a snap with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Delta Air Lines.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering DTW to AUS flights, with 76.8% of its services landing on time.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DTW and AUS:

    • Chicago Midway International Airport

    • Nashville International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport flight is $92. A return fare right now is $183. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • To score cheap tickets from DTW to AUS, reserve your trip six months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from DTW to AUS.

  • Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

  • DTW's address is 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

  • 75.1% of flights that depart Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport make it to their destination on time.

  • Central Detroit to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to DTW? If you're catching an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

Getting from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to central Austin

  • You'll find AUS at 3600 Presidential Blvd.

  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to central Austin has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours 25 minutes.

When to fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Austin in April.

  • Lock in your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport for August if you want to explore Austin during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 41ºC (106ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 3ºC (37ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DTW to AUS around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • Austin is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United States waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres east of Austin, a trip to Houston will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like The Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Beck Building and Hermann Park.

  • If you want to check out another corner of United States, head for San Antonio, about 121 kilometres south-west of Austin. The San Antonio River Walk, San Antonio Missions National Historical Park and San Fernando Cathedral are among its highlights.

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