How to get from Austin to Detroit

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dallas: about 6h 45m including the connection. Other options: via Houston, Atlanta, Chicago and Washington. Two tickets from $194.

Flights from Austin to Detroit

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas
6h 45m
two tickets, via Dallas
$194
connection options
5
straight-line distance
1,165 mi (1,875 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
6h 45m
with the connection
Austin to Dallas flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Detroit: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Detroit flight 2h 40m
two ticketsfrom $194
Via Houston
6h 57m
with the connection
Austin to Houston flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Detroit: George Bush Intercontinental.
Houston to Detroit flight 2h 52m
two ticketsfrom $247
Via Atlanta
7h 10m
with the connection
Austin to Atlanta flight 2h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Detroit flight 1h 59m
two ticketsfrom $230
Via Chicago
7h 19m
with the connection
Austin to Chicago flight 2h 51m
Connection of about 3h
Chicago to Detroit flight 1h 28m
two ticketsfrom $253
Via Washington
7h 49m
with the connection
Austin to Washington flight 3h 9m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International. Departure to Detroit: Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan National, Washington Dulles International.
Washington to Detroit flight 1h 40m
two ticketsfrom $459

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Detroit?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Detroit?
Via Dallas: 1h 5m to the connection, 2h 40m after it, about 6h 45m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Austin to Detroit with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $194. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Austin and Detroit?
Dallas (6h 45m total), Houston (6h 57m total), Atlanta (7h 10m total), Chicago (7h 19m total) and Washington (7h 49m total).
How far is Detroit from Austin?
1,165 mi (1,875 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.