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Route · AUS → DTW · 2020–2025 BTS data

Austin to Detroit

According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking (BTS On-Time Performance total flights), AUS to DTW (Austin to Detroit) ranks #1745 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1).

Data updated 2026-06-13

86.3%
On-time
+7.3 pts
vs US avg
97 min
Delay when late
7,232
Flights
#1745 of 4927
Corpus placement

Cancelled

0.7%

Best Month

Feb 2024 97%

Worst Month

May 2025 71%

Distance

1,149 mi

Carriers

7

Monthly Performance

Recent 24 months of route data.

Period Flights Delayed Cancelled Diverted Carriers
Dec 2025 107 12 2 0 DL
Nov 2025 107 15 0 0 DL,NK
Oct 2025 121 22 0 0 DL,NK
Sep 2025 116 6 0 0 DL,NK
Aug 2025 131 11 1 1 NK,DL
Jul 2025 132 23 3 0 DL,NK
Jun 2025 126 22 1 0 DL,NK
May 2025 118 34 0 0 DL
Apr 2025 116 19 0 0 DL
Mar 2025 112 18 0 0 DL,NK
Feb 2025 78 12 0 0 DL
Jan 2025 77 13 1 0 DL
Dec 2024 106 13 0 0 DL
Nov 2024 105 11 0 0 DL
Oct 2024 115 12 0 0 DL
Sep 2024 120 18 0 0 WN,AA,DL
Aug 2024 116 14 0 1 DL
Jul 2024 115 21 10 0 DL
Jun 2024 114 32 0 0 DL
May 2024 119 31 0 1 DL
Apr 2024 117 27 0 0 DL
Mar 2024 112 12 0 0 DL
Feb 2024 70 2 0 0 DL
Jan 2024 79 11 1 1 DL

AUS–DTW seasonal on-time pattern

Best: November (90.6%) · weakest: June (79.7%)

75%80%85%90%95% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 88.1%

Strongest calendar month

November

90.6% on-time · ~98 flights/mo

Busiest calendar month

May

~120 flights/mo avg

Weakest calendar month

June

79.7% on-time · ~107 flights/mo

Cancellation Rate

0.7%

19 of 2,629 flights

Diversion Rate

0.2%

4 of 2,629 flights

Explore origin & destination

On-time and delay data for the airports this route connects.

AUS - Austin

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Austin, TX.

AUS on-time profile

DTW - Detroit

Full on-time, delay-cause, and seasonal performance for Detroit, MI.

DTW on-time profile

Compare the two airports

See AUS and DTW side by side on delays, cancellations, and reliability.

Compare AUS vs DTW

Origin-hub reliability standing

Among AUS's stronger departures

AUS → DTW posts a 86.3% on-time rate, landing in the ≥85% band with 3 of 55 BTS-tracked routes leaving Austin. The same hub also shows 45 mid-band and 7 challenged departures · fleet-wide on-time rank #813 of 4927 (highest on-time = #1).

What the Data Says About AUS to DTW

Austin to Detroit (AUS to DTW) is one of the more dependable pairings in the BTS On-Time Performance dataset: a 86.3% on-time rate across 7,232 flights, with delays that do happen averaging 96.5 minutes. The corridor runs roughly 1,149 miles and is served by 7 carriers. Over the most recent 24 months, 19 of 2,629 flights were cancelled (0.7%) and 4 diverted (0.2%).

The monthly split is wide on this route: Feb 2024 posted the strongest performance at 97% on-time, while May 2025 came in at just 71% - a 26-point swing worth factoring into travel timing.

On the multi-year calendar, AUS–DTW peaks in November at 90.6% on-time while May carries the heaviest traffic (~120 flights per month) ; the softest month is June at 79.7%, a 10.9-point swing that repeats because the corridor's weather and holiday mix stays stable year to year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does AUS to DTW rank among US routes by traffic? ▼
According to PlainFlights' route traffic ranking, AUS to DTW ranks #1745 of 4927 tracked domestic routes by total flights (most flights = #1). That ordinal matches our busiest-routes listing (total_flights DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement for the exact sort basis.
How often are flights delayed from AUS to DTW? ▼
Flights from Austin to Detroit have a 86.3% on-time rate based on 7,232 flights. The average delay is 96.5 minutes. The best recent month was Feb 2024 with 97% on-time.
What is the cancellation rate for AUS to DTW? ▼
Over the last 24 months, 0.7% of flights on this route were cancelled (19 of 2,629 flights) and 0.2% were diverted.
How far is the flight from AUS to DTW? ▼
The flight distance from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW) is approximately 1,149 miles. This route is served by 7 carriers.
When is the best time to fly from AUS to DTW? ▼
The best recent month for on-time performance was Feb 2024 (97% on-time). The worst was May 2025 (71% on-time). Consider booking during months with historically better performance.

Airports on this route

AUS Airport

Austin
DTW Airport

Detroit
Data source

Data Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), On-Time Performance Data. Statistics reflect cumulative performance across all available reporting periods.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Using AUS–DTW data

AUS–DTW runs 7.3 pts above the national 79% average; the remaining risk is month-to-month swing and carrier mix, not a weak headline rate.

  • Compare AUS and DTW airport profiles: delay causes and top routes differ even on the same corridor. AUS airport
  • If your dates flex, November (90.6% on-time) beats June (79.7%) on this corridor. Seasonal chart
  • 4 other routes post a similar 86.3% on-time rate; compare before you commit to this pairing. Similar routes

On-time rate reflects the BTS historical average across all reporting carriers on this origin–destination pair, not any single flight or booking recommendation.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) On-Time Performance data. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFlights

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