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$55+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin (DTW - AUS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — AUS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in August or July, booked 79 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Austin

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Priceline)

One-way from

$55
(Priceline)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$310 or less

Good one-way deal

$212 or less
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Austin
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Austin. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:14 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/184:25 pmAUS - DTW
1 stop6h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$198
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:00 amDTW - AUS
2 stops16h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/177:49 pmAUS - DTW
2 stops18h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2110:51 amDTW - AUS
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/46:00 amAUS - DTW
1 stop6h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$200
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/145:14 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Sun 11/169:45 amAUS - DTW
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/29$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:14 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop8h 18mFrontier
Sun 11/169:45 amAUS - DTW
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$202
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:01 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop13h 33mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/238:28 pmAUS - DTW
1 stop12h 30mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:50 amDTW - AUS
2 stops16h 55mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/116:00 amAUS - DTW
2 stops12h 52mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:01 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop13h 33mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/26:10 amAUS - DTW
1 stop16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/27$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/44:39 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop18h 14mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/65:30 amAUS - DTW
2 stops11h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$207
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:14 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/122:21 pmAUS - DTW
1 stop8h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/116:10 amDTW - AUS
1 stop8h 16mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/147:49 pmAUS - DTW
1 stop13h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$209
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2010:26 amDTW - AUS
1 stop6h 46mFrontier
Mon 11/2410:46 amAUS - DTW
1 stop13h 04mFrontier
Deal found 10/28$210

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Austin that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Austin

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DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/19

4:05 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 30m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/3

5:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/5

3:55 pm-6:40 pm

Nonstop3h 45m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 3/9

9:15 am-1:15 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 12/24

8:36 am-11:04 am

Nonstop3h 28m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/1

5:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/4

8:43 am-11:10 am

Nonstop3h 27m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 12/8

4:05 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 11/26

8:40 am-11:06 am

Nonstop3h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/3

2:27 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 12/25

8:36 am-11:04 am

Nonstop3h 28m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

11:59 am-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 12/22

8:00 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 12/31

11:59 am-3:51 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/10

5:59 pm-8:28 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/17

2:30 pm-6:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 12/23

8:00 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/1

5:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$399

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/20

8:36 am-11:04 am

Nonstop3h 28m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/2

5:20 am-9:15 am

Nonstop2h 55m

$399

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Austin in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Austin flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Austin flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Austin flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Austin flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Austin

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Austin. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin (average of $98). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin in April is currently the most expensive (average of $186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTW to AUS?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Austin. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 59% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Austin. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Austin

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Austin. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Austin. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,122 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Austin. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Detroit to Austin?

    To fly from Detroit to Austin, you need to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Austin Bergstrom (AUS). Nonstop flights to Austin Bergstrom from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County take 2h 55m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 5 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom offered by 6 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

    Departing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin will take you 3h 30m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin is about 1148 mi. Most flights are nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Austin, with prices starting at $96. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $102 and $176, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 71% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

    Before booking your flight to Austin from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: KLM (96%), Aeromexico (95%), Delta( 91%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

    On average you can expect to pay $354 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin. The cheapest flight overall is $104 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Austin Bergstrom) is currently priced at $130.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Austin that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Austin flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Austin?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Austin.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Austin?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Austin by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin (average of $98). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin in April is currently the most expensive (average of $186). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Austin

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Austin. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$102Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$176Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$183Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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