Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS) flights

An economy award from Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS) starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS): Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 1,148 miles (1,847 km) apart. Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam. There are also 48 ways to fly it with one stop, through Indianapolis, Saint Louis and Memphis and more.
How many miles DTW to AUS costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 15,000 | $56–112 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn Delta Air Lines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DTW to AUS
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book DTW to AUS with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
DTW to AUS with one stop
48 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Memphis (MEM)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Dallas (DAL)Southwest Airlines the whole way


- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Bentonville (XNA)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines


- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way



- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way





- Via Nashville (BNA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way




- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Lexington (LEX)Delta Air Lines the whole way


- Via Grand Rapids (GRR)Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air


- Via Columbus (CMH)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Oklahoma City (OKC)Southwest Airlines the whole way




DTW to AUS: common questions
How many miles does DTW to AUS cost?
In economy it starts at 15,000 miles one way with SAS EuroBonus on Delta Air Lines, plus taxes and fees from $56. Next cheapest: Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (16,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to AUS?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS).
How far is Detroit from Austin by plane?
Detroit (DTW) and Austin (AUS) are 1,148 miles (1,847 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DTW to AUS award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Detroit and Austin?
The most direct connections are through Indianapolis (IND), Saint Louis (STL), Memphis (MEM), Dallas (DAL) and Dallas (DFW). On 36 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Indianapolis.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.
