How to get from Detroit to Austin: connecting flights, about 7h 12m total

Flights from Detroit to Austin

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Best fares from Detroit to Austin

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Cheapest one-way $106 13 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest in the next 7 days $106 13 November, Fri Cheapest weekend departure $106 Fri, 13 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $106

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 7h 12m
two tickets, via Dallas: $204
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 1,165 mi (1,875 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

7h 12m

with the connection

Detroit to Dallas flight 3h 7m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Austin: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Austin flight 1h 5m

two ticketsfrom $204

Via Houston

7h 16m

with the connection

Detroit to Houston flight 3h 16m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby. Departure to Austin: George Bush Intercontinental, William P. Hobby.

Houston to Austin flight 1h

two ticketsfrom $380

Via Chicago

7h 35m

with the connection

Detroit to Chicago flight 1h 34m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Austin flight 3h 1m

two ticketsfrom $234

Via Atlanta

7h 43m

with the connection

Detroit to Atlanta flight 2h 8m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Austin flight 2h 35m

Via Tampa

8h 27m

with the connection

Detroit to Tampa flight 2h 42m

Connection of about 3h

Tampa to Austin flight 2h 45m

two ticketsfrom $580

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

From Detroit to cities closest to Austin

Detroit to Houston Houston: 145 mi (234 km) from Austin, flight 3h 16m from $90 Detroit to Dallas Dallas: 182 mi (293 km) from Austin, flight 3h 7m from $78 Detroit to St Louis St Louis: 720 mi (1,158 km) from Austin, flight 1h 45m Detroit to Guadalajara Guadalajara: 750 mi (1,207 km) from Austin, flight 5h 20m Detroit to Mexico City Mexico City: 754 mi (1,213 km) from Austin, flight 4h 50m from $207 Detroit to Omaha Omaha: 766 mi (1,233 km) from Austin, flight 2h 17m

To Austin from cities closest to Detroit

Buffalo to Austin Buffalo: 216 mi (347 km) from Detroit, flight 6h 25m Chicago to Austin Chicago: 237 mi (381 km) from Detroit, flight 3h 1m from $143 Louisville to Austin Louisville: 316 mi (508 km) from Detroit, flight 5h 25m Washington to Austin Washington: 395 mi (635 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 1m from $151 Philadelphia to Austin Philadelphia: 442 mi (711 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 8m from $198 New York to Austin New York: 480 mi (773 km) from Detroit, flight 4h 22m from $73

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Detroit to Austin?

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 Detroit to Austin?

Via Dallas: 3h 7m to the connection, 1h 5m after it, about 7h 12m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Detroit to Austin with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $204. 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 Detroit and Austin?

Dallas (7h 12m total), Houston (7h 16m total), Chicago (7h 35m total), Atlanta (7h 43m total) and Tampa (8h 27m total).

How far is Austin from Detroit?

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.