$80 Cheap flight deals from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTT)

Those who pay a visit to the Motor City will find that its seven connected skyscrapers offer everything you need for a short or long stay, including upscale restaurants, retail shops and cultural attractions. You can fly from Austin to Detroit in three hours on a nonstop flight, and it all starts with your trip across town to the Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Attractions

If you visit Detroit in the spring or summer, plan to spend a day at Belle Isle Park, which includes three lakes, nature trails and picnic shelters in addition to a zoo, aquarium and conservatory. The city is also home to many cultural landmarks including the Detroit Historical Museum and the Dossin Great Lakes Museum. For a night on the town, get tickets for a show at the Fox Theatre. Located downtown, this performing arts venue is on the National Register of Historic Places due to its unparalleled interior design and historic architecture.

Hints and tips

Once you arrive at the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), you can rent a car, arrange for a MetroCar to pick you up or use the public bus system. Winters are cold with temperatures often dropping below 20 degrees, but you can expect more pleasant weather from May through October when temperatures climb to the mid-60s. Those who visit the city in January can enjoy the annual Plymouth Ice Festival, where ice carvers put their skills on display.