Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) flights

An economy award from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) 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 Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW): 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 46 ways to fly it with one stop, through Indianapolis, Saint Louis and Memphis and more.
How many miles AUS to DTW 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 AUS to DTW
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it

- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it

Book AUS to DTW 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
AUS to DTW with one stop
46 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)American Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


- 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)Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way




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


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


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



- Via Milwaukee (MKE)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines


AUS to DTW: common questions
How many miles does AUS to DTW 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 AUS to DTW?
Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW).
How far is Austin from Detroit by plane?
Austin (AUS) and Detroit (DTW) 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 AUS to DTW 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 Austin and Detroit?
The most direct connections are through Indianapolis (IND), Saint Louis (STL), Memphis (MEM), Dallas (DAL) and Dallas (DFW). On 35 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.
