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Travelers usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan, Detroit, MI Train station, Detroit, Detroit-Southwest, or Willow Run Airport when they travel from Detroit to Austin. Book your trip to arrive at Austin–Bergstrom International, Austin, TX - Greyhound Station, Austin, TX Train Station, Austin-South Congress, or Austin-South Congress. The distance between Detroit and Austin is 1850 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Spirit Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Detroit and Austin have 401 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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Delta Air Lines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Spirit Airlines on Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Check-in for a flight from Detroit to Austin
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
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Most travelers from Detroit, DTW can enter Austin, AUS.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from Detroit to Austin?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Detroit and Austin takes around 3.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between Detroit and Austin?
The flight distance between Detroit and Austin is 1850 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Detroit and Austin?
Several carriers operate flights between Detroit and Austin. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Detroit?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Detroit and Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, London, San Diego, San Francisco, New York, Seattle, Atlanta, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Tampa, Guadalajara, Miami, Salt Lake City, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Austin?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Austin and Denver, Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Orlando, San Diego, Seattle, Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Atlanta, New York, Cincinnati, Santa Ana, New Orleans, Boston, Cleveland.
Which airports are there in Detroit?
Detroit is mainly served by Detroit Metropolitan. But there are other airports nearby, including Willow Run Airport, Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.
What airports are near Detroit?
The main airport in Detroit is Detroit Metropolitan. It is also served by Cleveland Hopkins International, Gerald R. Ford International, Akron–Canton, Bishop International, Fort Wayne International, Toledo Express, Windsor International, MBS International, London International, Capital Region International.
What airports are near Austin?
The main airport in Austin is Austin–Bergstrom International. It is also served by George Bush Intercontinental, San Antonio International, William P. Hobby, Victoria Regional, Killeen–Fort Hood Regional, Easterwood, Waco Regional, David Wayne Hooks Memorial Airport.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Detroit and Austin?
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