Detroit to Austin (DTW–AUS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–AUS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines leads the route. The flight covers 1,148 miles in approximately 2h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 109 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 28 | 319 | 2h53-3h17 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Austin from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→AUS | CLE→AUS | GRR→AUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 95 mi | 120 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 84 | 1 | 5 |
| Flight time | 2h 44m | 2h 38m | 3h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 75% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · AUS: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Austin.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
CapMetro Route 20 to downtown Congress Ave costs $1.25 and takes 30–35 minutes. Buses depart from outside the terminal on the lower level. Last bus around midnight; late arrivals need a ride-share.Uber and Lyft pickup is on the lower level (follow signs to TNCs). Fares run $20–30 to downtown, 15–20 minutes off-peak. Taxis at the curb: $30–40. Rental car desks are in the main terminal; the QTA (Quick Turnaround Area) is a short shuttle ride. Afternoon and evening arrivals may face longer drive times due to city congestion.
Humid subtropical climate with hot summers. July and August average 36–38°C with heat indices that can reach 43°C. Winter (December–February) is generally mild at 7–17°C. Austin is vulnerable to rare but severe ice storms. Winter Storm Uri (2021) is the benchmark for worst-case disruption, and they can paralyze the city and airport.
Severe thunderstorms peak April through May with hail and tornado risk. Spring storm systems can cause significant ground delays. October and November are the most reliably stable months.
DTW–AUS Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to AUS
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines. With 84 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to AUS Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to AUS ranges from 2 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,148 miles (1,848 km). There are approximately 84 weekly flights outbound and 118 return, totaling 202 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
109 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AFW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Cleveland (CLE), Grand Rapids (GRR) and Fort Wayne (FWA).