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$52+ Cheap flights from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (AUS - DTW)

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 12/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AUS — DTW
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Fri 12/19
Fri 12/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Austin Bergstrom to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County are usually found in August or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW). 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 November 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$205
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$52
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$497

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
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Cheapest flights from Austin to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 19, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/95:30 amAUS - DTW
3 stops25h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/136:15 amDTW - AUS
2 stops17h 06mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$205
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/165:30 amAUS - DTW
2 stops26h 44mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/236:40 pmDTW - AUS
1 stop7h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$209
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 12/46:00 amAUS - DTW
3 stops25h 07mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/82:50 pmDTW - AUS
2 stops22h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/18$222
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/95:30 amAUS - DTW
2 stops13h 53mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/124:39 pmDTW - AUS
3 stops30h 42mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 11/203:35 pmAUS - DTW
1 stop7h 27mFrontier
Thu 12/411:58 amDTW - AUS
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$228
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/146:55 amAUS - DTW
1 stop8h 24mFrontier
Fri 12/198:46 pmDTW - AUS
2 stops20h 32mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/105:30 amAUS - DTW
3 stops25h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/119:20 amDTW - AUS
1 stop12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$230
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sat 12/65:30 amAUS - DTW
2 stops25h 37mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/72:50 pmDTW - AUS
2 stops22h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/17$234

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Austin to Detroit 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 November 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 12/23

5:30 am-7:34 pm

1 stop13h 04m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 12/26

10:27 pm-9:47 am

1 stop12h 20m

$341

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/21

12:30 pm-4:19 pm

1 stop26h 49m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/27

5:15 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop25h 44m

$354

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 1/17

5:22 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/31

3:59 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop3h 47m

$399

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 2/16

5:20 am-9:06 am

Nonstop2h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/24

8:25 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$399

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 5/14

9:15 am-1:13 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/17

4:20 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$399

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/2

5:30 am-9:27 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/9

8:40 am-10:55 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$399

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Fri 1/16

5:22 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 1/18

5:59 pm-8:32 pm

Nonstop3h 33m

$399

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 1/8

3:57 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 1/12

8:30 am-11:05 am

Nonstop3h 35m

$399

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 12/18

2:27 pm-6:24 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 12/21

8:00 pm-10:29 pm

Nonstop3h 29m

$399

AustinDetroit

AUS - DTW

AUSDTW

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 5/2

5:30 am-9:27 am

Nonstop2h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/6

7:45 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$399

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Compare providers for flights from Austin to Detroit

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 Austin to Detroit in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 Austin-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Austin-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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 Austin-Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 Austin to Detroit

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Detroit from Austin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Austin to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 80 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 Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $88). Flying from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 AUS to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Austin to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 19, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 62% on flights from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Austin to Detroit. Price data was last updated on November 2, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. 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 Detroit. Reviews last updated November 19, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. 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
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
4,249 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
11,046 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
8,154 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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
3,106 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,249 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

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 Austin to Detroit. 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 Austin to Detroit?

    You will need to book a flight from Austin Bergstrom to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County if you want to fly from Austin to Detroit. At least 5 different airlines have flights from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) on a regular basis. There are 12 flights to Detroit from the Austin airport per day. If you manage to book one that is nonstop, then you can expect the flight time from AUS to DTW to be around 2h 51m.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 2h 51m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 1148 mi between Austin and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $98, was found to be the cheapest airline from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 74% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport are JetBlue ($181), United Airlines ($183), and Southwest ($210).

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

    Consider Korean Air (98%), KLM (88%) or Delta (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? While on average our users pay $428, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (Austin Bergstrom - Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County), is priced around $142.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin to Detroit 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 Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $88). Flying from Austin to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 5 airlines flying from Austin to Detroit

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Austin to Detroit. 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 November 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$167Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$168Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$171Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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