Cheap Flights from Detroit to Austin
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Austin
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Austin? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Austin vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 12,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Austin for specific travel dates.
2026-11-07
DTW - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-09
DTW - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-10
DTW - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-11
DTW - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-13
DTW - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-11-06
DTW - AUS
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $31.2
Detroit to Austin flight facts
Distance
1,149 mi
1,849 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Austin is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Austin
AUS · Austin Bergstrom Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - San Antonio · San Antonio is 66 mi from Austin
Flights Cleveland - Austin · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Grand Rapids - Austin · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Fort Wayne - Austin · Fort Wayne is 128 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Houston · Houston is 140 mi from Austin
Flights Detroit - Houston · Houston is 148 mi from Austin
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Austin
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
DTW - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DTW - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
DTW - AUS
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Austin (United States)
Miraval Austin Resort and Spa
From 40,000 Pts or $958
Austin, TX (USA)
W Austin
From Pts or $282
Austin, TX (USA)
Renaissance Austin Hotel
From Pts or $152
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Austin depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Austin.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Austin.
Detroit and Austin are about 1,149 miles (1,849 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,149-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Austin is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Austin: Austin Bergstrom Intl (AUS).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Austin, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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