Detroit (DTW) to Austin (AUS) flights
Delta Air Lines flies nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Austin Bergstrom International Airport, with about 26 flights a week in July 2026. The 1,149-mile flight takes about 3h 11m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 1,149 mi · 1,849 km
- Flight time
- 3h 11m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 79%
Airlines flying DTW to AUS
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 26 | Airbus A319, Airbus A320-100/200, Boeing 737-800 | 143,566 | 3h 11m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A320-100/200, Airbus A321, Airbus A320neo | 4,576 | 3h 2m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
DTW to AUS flight schedule
4 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 4 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 9:00am and the last at 8:00pm. 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 1218Delta Air Lines | 9:00am | 10:55am | 31 | 84% |
| DL 1012Delta Air Lines | 12:53pm | 2:52pm | 27 | 81% |
| DL 1612Delta Air Lines | 4:50pm | 6:56pm | 30 | 80% |
| DL 2578Delta Air Lines | 8:00pm | 9:58pm | 30 | 75% |
Is DTW to AUS on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 80% of 1,307 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.4% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (84%), those around 8pm the least (73%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (45%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 1,290 | 80% | 12 min | 1.4% |
| Spirit Airlines | 17 | 82% | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8am to 9am | 276 | 84% | |
| 9am to 10am | 95 | 83% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 274 | 80% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 46 | 80% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 265 | 80% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 97 | 82% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 221 | 73% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 131 | 16,089 | |
| September 2025 | 116 | 13,640 | |
| October 2025 | 121 | 15,323 | |
| November 2025 | 106 | 11,550 | |
| December 2025 | 104 | 10,984 | |
| January 2026 | 75 | 7,681 | |
| February 2026 | 78 | 8,311 | |
| March 2026 | 112 | 12,862 | |
| April 2026 | 116 | 11,934 | |
| May 2026 | 117 | 12,913 | |
| June 2026 | 114 | 13,379 | |
| July 2026 | 114 | 13,476 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.