HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Austin

$78+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — AUS
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Detroit to Austin with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom are usually found in August or September, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Austin

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 July 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 48m
Frontier
Sat 9/126:33 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop16h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$153
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/256:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Sat 8/295:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Wed 8/265:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop19h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/218:46 pm
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop20h 53m
Frontier
Sat 8/295:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/113:25 pm
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop27h 23m
Frontier
Sat 9/1910:50 am
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop23h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$171
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/127:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 48m
Frontier
Sun 9/136:33 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop16h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/266:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Wed 9/25:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$176
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/246:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Tue 8/255:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$177
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/175:35 pm
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop24h 04m
Frontier
Thu 8/205:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$178
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/36:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Sat 9/55:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop19h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 7/28$179
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/186:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Mon 8/245:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop14h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$180
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:00 am
DTW
-
AUS
1 stop11h 39m
Frontier
Tue 8/255:37 pm
AUS
-
DTW
1 stop6h 27m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$183

Find 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 July 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$153
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$78
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$409

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$348 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Austin Bergstrom flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County-Austin Bergstrom flights.
Search Deals
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom
Search Deals
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom.
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

7:10 am-11:50 am

2 stops5h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 10/5

10:40 am-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$377

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/17

9:00 am-10:57 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 9/21

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$409

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/18

12:22 pm-2:22 pm

Nonstop3h 00m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 9/20

8:00 am-12:01 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$409

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

9:00 am-10:57 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 9/15

12:08 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop5h 57m

$419

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/3

9:25 am-1:51 pm

1 stop5h 26m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 9/7

5:20 am-9:21 am

Nonstop3h 01m

$419

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 9/9

6:20 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 9/16

5:20 am-9:19 am

Nonstop2h 59m

$419

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/16

4:55 pm-12:05 am

2 stops8h 10m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 10/18

5:05 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$427

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/15

7:10 am-11:50 am

2 stops5h 40m

Austin Bergstrom

Sun 10/18

5:05 am-1:25 pm

2 stops7h 20m

$427

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/17

8:55 am-2:05 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 8/21

1:25 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops6h 25m

$427
Quickest round-trip

DetroitAustin

DTW - AUS

DTWAUS

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/27

9:00 am-10:55 am

Nonstop2h 55m

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 8/31

5:20 am-9:21 am

Nonstop3h 01m

$429

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

Showing 1-10 of 21 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

Compare providers for flights from Detroit to Austin

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Detroit to Austin in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport-Austin flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Austin from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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?

The best time to book flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin is 69 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin (average of $228). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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 July 28, 2026.

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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin flights typically cost between $187 and $399 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $153 on Frontier (Sep 9-Sep 12).

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 July 28, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.8
Good
8,482 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.1
Good
11,839 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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
5.6
Fair
2,753 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

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 12 outbound flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Austin Bergstrom offered by 5 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 2h 57m. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin is about 1148 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Austin, with prices starting at $135. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $206 and $245, respectively. Frontier is 65% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin one-way?

    $81 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Delta, with prices starting from $88 and $258, respectively.

  • 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: Air France (85%), Korean Air (75%), Delta( 72%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $426 for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin. The cheapest flight overall is $149 while the most popular route, (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County - Austin Bergstrom) is currently priced at $319.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin (average of $228). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin in March is currently the most expensive (average of $508). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near Austin?

Book flights to Austin if you plan to visit one of these locations
Round Rock
Cedar Park
San Marcos
Bastrop
Fredericksburg
Pflugerville
Dripping Springs
Georgetown
Seguin
Canyon Lake

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Top 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Austin

Discover the top 5 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$135Average$239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$206Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$245Average$454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$338Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2026 Cheapflights