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Find cheap flights from Detroit to Austin from $84

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Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Austin

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Austin that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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10:48 pm - 5:31 pmDTW-AUS
19h 43m1 stop
6:24 pm - 6:51 pmAUS-DTW
23h 27m1 stop
$128Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 23 - Wed, May 1
8:20 pm - 9:54 amDTW-AUS
14h 34m1 stop
4:36 pm - 11:59 pmAUS-DTW
6h 23m1 stop
$130Spirit Airlines
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Fri, May 17 - Tue, May 21
10:48 pm - 5:31 pmDTW-AUS
19h 43m1 stop
6:24 pm - 11:14 amAUS-DTW
15h 50m1 stop
$138Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 30
11:00 am - 8:21 amDTW-AUS
22h 21m1 stop
3:55 pm - 10:00 amAUS-DTW
17h 05m1 stop
$141Frontier
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Fri, May 3 - Tue, May 7
6:20 am - 5:31 pmDTW-AUS
12h 11m1 stop
12:09 pm - 9:03 pmAUS-DTW
7h 54m1 stop
$143Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Apr 30 - Sun, May 12
5:20 am - 3:41 pmDTW-AUS
11h 21m1 stop
12:09 pm - 8:02 pmAUS-DTW
6h 53m1 stop
$144Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 8 - Thu, May 16
11:00 am - 8:21 amDTW-AUS
22h 21m1 stop
10:00 pm - 8:00 amAUS-DTW
9h 00m1 stop
Fri, Apr 26 - Fri, May 3
10:45 am - 10:04 amDTW-AUS
24h 19m1 stop
9:06 am - 11:55 amAUS-DTW
25h 49m1 stop
$163Frontier
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Sat, Apr 13 - Wed, Apr 17
12:55 pm - 8:21 amDTW-AUS
20h 26m1 stop
6:24 pm - 12:10 pmAUS-DTW
16h 46m1 stop
Thu, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 24
8:40 pm - 10:50 pmDTW-AUS
3h 10mnonstop
11:40 am - 3:38 pmAUS-DTW
2h 58mnonstop
$299Delta
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Fri, May 3 - Sat, May 11

Flights from Detroit to Austin - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to Austin to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Austin?

The average price of all flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Detroit to Austin, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Austin back to Detroit, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin is February, where tickets cost $170 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of tickets is $417 and $408 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 50 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Detroit to Austin?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Austin from Detroit were found on Spirit Airlines ($84) and Frontier ($86), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Spirit Airlines ($128) and Frontier ($141).

Which airlines fly non-stop between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Austin?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin.
There is just one airline that flies from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin direct and that is Delta. The best one-way deal found from Delta for the route is $199.

How many flights are there between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Austin per day?

Each day, there are 4 nonstop flights that take off from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and land in Austin, with an average flight time of 3h 19m. The most common departure time is 4:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 4.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Austin?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Detroit to Austin take?

Direct flights take on average 3h 10m to travel the 1,148 miles between Detroit and Austin.

What’s the earliest departure time from Detroit to Austin?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at 8:25 am and will be landing in Austin at 10:50 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Detroit to Austin?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin jets off at 9:00 pm and lands at 11:21 pm.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

March

Cheapest flight

$84
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to Austin

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Austin based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Detroit to Austin flights

  • Does Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) have a pet relief area?

    Detroit Airport (DTW) has multiple pet relief areas in and out of the different terminals. The McNamara and North Terminals have both pre-security and post-security animal relief sections. They are all in strategic points perfectly fitted with solid waste disposal options, artificial turf, and mini fire hydrants to help your furry friend relieve itself comfortably.

  • Is Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) committed to ADA compliance?

    Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is designed to meet the needs of travelers with mobility challenges. Airlines offer wheelchair service, and the airport's pathways are level to enhance wheelchair mobility. Staff members are trained to assist those with special needs. The parking garage close to the terminal also has accessible parking spaces.

  • How do I get to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) from Detroit city center?

    The Line 261 Bus is the most popular and affordable option to get to Detroit Airport (DTW) from Detroit city center. If you need a faster means of transportation to the airport, you can opt for a taxi or car rental. You should be ready to pay more for a taxi, ridesharing, or car rental.

  • Are there children's play areas at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)?

    Detroit Airport (DTW) is kid-friendly with multiple entertainment areas. The McNamara Terminal has kid's play areas near gates A18, A8, B20, and C6. Other play sections are near gate D16 at the Evans Terminal. You can keep your child entertained in these spots as you wait for your flight.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin was $84 for a one-way ticket and $128 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Austin?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Austin. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Austin?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Austin flight route: Delta, Horizon Air, American Airlines, Sun Country Air, Spirit Airlines, Silver Airways, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Austin?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Austin flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Austin?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between Detroit and Austin.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Austin?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Austin on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Austin, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Austin are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $368 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $462 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Austin?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Austin.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Austin?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Austin from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Austin?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Austin with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and AUS can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Austin?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Austin from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DTW to Austin

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $188 or less one-way and $328 or less round-trip.
  • Economy travelers at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can access multiple airport lounges by purchasing a day pass, paying at the door, or subscribing to an annual membership. The Lufthansa Business Lounge and Delta Sky Club are the best spots to reconnect and refresh before boarding your flight. The Delta Sky Club has showers; you can get a day pass for just around $50.
  • Looking for a convenient long-term parking option at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)? If you’re going to Austin for several days, you can take advantage of the long-term parking at the Green Lots, the Big Blue Deck, and McNamara Parking Garage. Valet parking garage is the most convenient option.
  • The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has several ground transportation options once you land, from limos to buses and rental cars. There is also the option to ride services such as online taxis and regular cabs. If you’re looking for an affordable transportation option from Austin Airport (AUS) to downtown Austin, take the bus. Taxis and car rentals are a bit expensive, though fast.
  • All gate areas at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) have power stations with USB charging ports. If you wish to finalize some last-minute business before boarding your flight, you can take advantage of these charging stations. You can also use them to charge your phone and other devices.
  • The Westin on-site airport hotel is the only hotel available at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). You will enjoy complimentary shuttle service, privacy access, and security entrance to the McNamara Terminal. The facility is equipped with fitness studios, meeting rooms, and an indoor pool.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Detroit to Austin?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Delta, +4 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Austin Bergstrom to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Tuesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Wednesday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Thursday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Friday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

Saturday

Delta, KLM, Korean Air, +2 more

Delta, KLM, +3 more

Sunday

Air France, Delta, KLM, +3 more

Air France, Delta, +4 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to Austin

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Austin? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 11402 reviews
79comfort
75food
81overall
86crew
80entertainment
82boarding
Airline reviews

Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

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Food service was bare-bone. Better bot to have any at all rather than hand out premade coffees and cookies to random few passengers.

Had assistance at airport getting from arrivals gate to departure gate; I couldn't have managed without that extra help. Thank you Delta.

They charge me for the luggage which is was included on the ticket

More space in the cabin. The guy in front of me leaned his seat back and I felt he was sitting in my lap.

Was a great smooth flight from Detroit to San Diego.

Late flight, always blaming the flight crew, stale almonds, pushy people. Why don’t they have the people sitting in the back board first? So much easier getting through an empty plane! Duh!!

As we lined up to board they gave our plane to a flight going to Newark. So then we got delayed until they could find another plane. Flight crew was ok. I’m assuming since it’s a shorter flight they only offered water and coffee.

due to delay, we were downgraded in seating, so it was cramped

Food could have been better. A little more leg room would have been appreciated.

Seats not assigned during check-in and got last non-reclining seats next to rest room :-(

All good except paid for wifi that did not work

Some of these FA’s need attitude check. Snarky bitches

The plane boarded and deplaned twice before the crew timed out. Flight was 7 hours late departing. Horrible experience!

Got automatically assigned middle seats unless you fork out extra money for a seat assignment, not impressed.

Staff friendly and app worked really well. Modest delays were frustrating

Flight was canceled 12 hours before take-off due to “weather”

The flight was short and that was the best part. The flight was about 90 minutes delayed.

I got upgraded, so comfort was not an issue. But as always, it is the people from baggage handlers, flight attendants, pilots etc. that make the difference.

Apparently the WiFi you buy on on one flight doesn't carry on with connecting flights.

The lady who gave me my boarding pass for check in was extremely rude.

Gossipy flight attendants talked the whole flight about bar hopping and dating.

Turbulence was bad and flight attendants gossiped about going to the bar and dating. Could have better awareness.

Didn't like the 6 hour delay as it caused me to miss all of my connections. Still, I did get home safely 14 hours late but exhausted.

Flight attendants had no personality! The looked miserable! My seat was broken in first class. I can’t believe how American Airlines changed. 😞

pleased with overall experienced, but seats in coach are tight.

The staff was unprofessional and didn’t communicate very well. The boarding process was very disheveled, potentially due to a power outage the previous day but there was no contingency plan to properly get passengers boarded the following day. Once boarded the aircraft stayed on the tarmac for over 45 minutes due to high winds. The communication was sporadic but an announcement was finally made an additional 30 minutes later that the flight was cancelled but we couldn’t get off the plane. Prior to deplaning one of the gate agents came on the plane and made an announcement for everyone to pickup their checked bags and take a card to rebook a new reservation because they didn’t have adequate staff. Flights were missed, passengers went to different airports and there was little to no assistance from AA.

This flight was late and did not meet the connecting flight.

Apart from the delay due to unforeseen circumstances. The leg from sjc to dfw was fine. It was the leg from dfw to orf that we encountered issues mainly due to the flight attendant crew not being friendly. We had two small children and we needed some assistance to warm up milk so the baby would sleep. The crew just didn’t get it and made things very difficult. One made a remark that the baby’s dirty diaper smell was a “gift” to the plane in a rude way. Normally I’d brush that off as a funny comment if the rest of the trip the attendants were helpful or understanding of the difficulty we faced. But that wasn’t the case. We were met with rudeness on the second leg. Whereas on the first leg the crew were so nice and helpful.

I had the exit seat with all the leg room I could ask for. Great!

I wish there were no credit card announcements. I paid hundreds of dollars, I don't need to pay again by sitting through advertisements.

3 hour delay was brutal though not Spirit Airlines fault. the control tower would not let us take off because of weather

Cancelled my flight , currently stuck in Houston and will likely miss my cruise

Passengers play their phones so everyone can hear them. No one tells them to use earbuds. Very annoying and unenjoyable.

I liked how we boarded early to combat all the chaos from people bringing oversized personal item luggage. It's so painful watching the process and feeling overwhelmed by the process.

Spirit Airlines has the worst customer service. I don't advise flying with them.

great customer service at the boarding gate that was warm and friendly. the flight experience with no complaints and the attendants were caring and attentive

It should be possible to get a cup of water at no cost. Not even asking for a whole bottle.

The issue I have is when we landed in Vegas (Dallas to Vegas). It seems as if we were traveling too fast during landing. I’m not sure what is was but it seems as if the nose of plane banged the ground making a loud bam nose. We went back into the air instantly. It took about 5 minutes for the pilot or someone to say a wind drift caused the hard landing, and that we would land in about 5 minutes. Many of us passengers did not believe the reason given. The second attempt was much smoother but this does not make me want to fly spirit again. The flight from Detroit to Dallas was fine.

I wish the cost of seats was included in the ticket

My whole experience was easy and smooth. Very happy with it.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Detroit to Austin found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/12Sun
1 stopSpirit Airlines
6h 30mDTW-AUS
$84
4/25Thu
1 stopFrontier
20h 26mDTW-AUS
$86
5/2Thu
1 stop
25h 18mDTW-AUS
$127
4/9Tue
1 stop
10h 19mDTW-AUS
$135
4/28Sun
nonstopDelta
3h 10mDTW-AUS
$189
7/3Wed
nonstopDelta
3h 00mDTW-AUS
$229
9/5Thu
2 stopsUnited Airlines
6h 57mDTW-AUS
$234
4/12Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 56mDTW-AUS
$308
4/12Fri
1 stopAmerican Airlines
8h 40mDTW-AUS
$337
9/8Sun
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 07mDTW-AUS
$343

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Last minute flights from Detroit to Austin

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Detroit to Austin that are departing in the next 10 days.
3/30Sat
multi-stopFrontier
21h 32mDTW-AUS
4/3Wed
multi-stopFrontier
19h 08mAUS-DTW
$320
3/29Fri
multi-stop
13h 57mDTW-AUS
4/3Wed
multi-stop
19h 08mAUS-DTW
$334
4/1Mon
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
8h 24mDTW-AUS
4/4Thu
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
5h 51mAUS-DTW
$336
3/29Fri
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
13h 57mDTW-AUS
4/6Sat
multi-stopSpirit Airlines
7h 54mAUS-DTW
$341
3/29Fri
nonstopDelta
3h 21mDTW-AUS
4/6Sat
nonstopDelta
2h 49mAUS-DTW
$639
3/29Fri
multi-stopDelta
7h 06mDTW-AUS
4/5Fri
nonstopDelta
2h 54mAUS-DTW
$648
3/29Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
9h 02mDTW-AUS
4/6Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 38mAUS-DTW
$663
3/29Fri
multi-stopUnited Airlines
10h 22mDTW-AUS
3/31Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
7h 25mAUS-DTW
$683
3/29Fri
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 57mDTW-AUS
3/31Sun
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
10h 49mAUS-DTW
$688
3/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
6h 15mDTW-AUS
3/30Sat
multi-stopAmerican Airlines
7h 50mAUS-DTW
$815

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