Which airline is most reliable for DTW (Detroit) to AUS (Austin)?

The most reliable airline on the DTW to AUS route is Delta Air Lines, with an on-time arrival rate of 78%.

How often are flights delayed from DTW to AUS?

About 22% of flights from DTW to AUS experience delays. 78% arrive on time.

What's the average delay on DTW to AUS flights?

When flights from DTW to AUS are delayed, the average delay is approximately 52 minutes.

Is a short connection safe after a DTW to AUS flight?

With 78% of DTW to AUS flights arriving on time and an average delay of 52 minutes when late, a connection under 60 minutes at AUS is risky. We recommend at least 75-90 minutes for domestic connections after this route.

DTW → AUS

DTW (Detroit) to AUS (Austin)

DTW (Detroit) to AUS (Austin) flights arrive on time 78% of the time. The most reliable airline on this route is Delta Air Lines at 78%. The average delay is 52 minutes. Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Updated August 2026.

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This route is on time most of the time. About 78% of flights arrive on schedule.

Delays on this route are most often caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, or boarding).

Accurate?

Airlines are roughly equal on this route — Delta Air Lines leads slightly at 78% vs Spirit Airlines at 78%.

Airline Comparison

Delta Air Lines leads at 78% on time; Spirit Airlines trails at 78%.

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Good to know

Departing from DTW

80% on time

Expect ~18 min sitting on the taxiway after your gate pushes back. DTW has long runway queues.

TSA is currently ~5 min. Best time: 4 AM (about 5 min).

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Arriving at AUS

79% on time

When flights into AUS are late, the average delay is 69 minutes. Build buffer if you have ground plans.

If connecting at AUS: TSA is ~5 min right now. Allow at least 60 minutes for a domestic connection.

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Data last updated August 2026. Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.