Austin to Detroit (AUS–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
AUS–DTW is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Global Crossing Airlines Inc. and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 3h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 28 | 319, 320 | 2h58-3h05 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| G6 Global Crossing Airlines Inc. | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Austin
| Metric | AUS→DTW | SAT→DTW | IAH→DTW |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from AUS | – | 67 mi | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| Weekly flights | 100 | 83 | 161 |
| Flight time | 3h | 2h 59m | 2h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
AUS: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Austin, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
CapMetro Route 20 (Airport Flyer) runs between downtown Austin (Congress Ave) and AUS in about 30–35 minutes (fare $1.25, or free with MetroAccess). Service runs from roughly 05:00 to midnight; frequency drops evenings and weekends.Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis run $30–40. Traffic on SH-71 can be heavy during afternoon rush; allow 30–40 minutes from downtown during 16:00–18:30. Long-term parking from $7/day in remote economy lots.
DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.
Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.
Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.
AUS–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from AUS to DTW
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Global Crossing Airlines Inc. and Southwest Airlines. With 100 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
AUS to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from AUS to DTW is about 3 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,848 km). There are approximately 100 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 176 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Antonio (SAT), Houston (IAH) and Houston (HOU).