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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin:

• Earliest: departs at 8:40 am and lands at 11:55 am
• Latest: departs at 8:10 pm and lands at 11:25 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 15m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin takes 3h 15m, covering 1,148 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin range from $328 to $530, with an average of $402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $328 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 38% above the $402 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $175 round-trip via Fort Lauderdale (FLL), compared to $444 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A319 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Delta. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $304 to $1,218. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Delta is the only airline on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $194, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $13 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Hertz
• Fox
• Easirent
• Thrifty

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom (AUS).

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $399 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $486, a difference of $87.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Delta operates flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Austin.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 37m, compared with 4h 41m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 45m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Austin is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Austin are Sixth Street, University of Texas at Austin and ACL Live at The Moody Theater. These are among the most viewed places in Austin on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) has multiple children's play areas. In the McNamara Terminal, they are near gates A18, A8, B20 and C6. Another play area is near gate D16 in the Evans Terminal.

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. SkySquad connects passengers with a trained, pre-vetted airport assistant. The parking garage close to the terminal also has accessible parking spaces.

Yes, DTW has multiple pet relief areas inside and outside its terminals. Both McNamara Terminal and North Terminal have pre-security and post-security pet relief areas. All locations provide plastic bags and a container for disposal of solid waste.