Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Austin Bergstrom International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with about 25 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,149-mile flight takes about 2h 52m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,149 mi · 1,849 km
- Flight time
- 2h 52m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 77%
Airlines flying AUS to DTW
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 25 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 140,121 | 2h 52m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 4,573 | 2h 58m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
AUS to DTW flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:20am and the last at 4:32pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL 1040Delta Air Lines | 5:20am | 9:21am | 27 | 94% |
| DL 559Delta Air Lines | 8:00am | 11:58am | 30 | 91% |
| DL 1218Delta Air Lines | 12:00pm | 4:02pm | 31 | 87% |
| DL 2736Delta Air Lines | 4:32pm | 8:35pm | 31 | 81% |
Is AUS to DTW on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 87% of 1,309 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 5am were the most punctual (94%), those around 4pm the least (80%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (60%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,291 | 88% | 13 min | 1.4% |
| Spirit Airlines | 18 | 72% | 16 min | 0% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 359 | 94% | |
| 8am to 9am | 265 | 91% | |
| 9am to 10am | 47 | 85% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 117 | 89% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 39 | 84% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 145 | 81% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 302 | 80% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 129 | 15,110 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 12,564 | |
| October 2025 | 121 | 14,490 | |
| November 2025 | 107 | 11,903 | |
| December 2025 | 105 | 10,816 | |
| January 2026 | 74 | 7,134 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 7,899 | |
| March 2026 | 111 | 12,103 | |
| April 2026 | 116 | 12,946 | |
| May 2026 | 115 | 13,077 | |
| June 2026 | 114 | 13,667 | |
| July 2026 | 113 | 12,986 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.