Economy award flights from Austin (AUS) to Detroit (DTW)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw economy award space on 3 programs for AUS→DTW. Lowest: 12,500 points + $9.53 with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed economy award space on 189 dates. Nonstop economy space was seen via Virgin Australia Velocity, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles.
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest observed
- 12,500 pts + $9.53
- Virgin Australia Velocity
- Programs with space
- 3 of 3
- programs seen on this route
- Most dates seen
- 329
- Delta SkyMiles
- Nonstop
- Seen
- from 12,500 pts + taxes not reported
Compare programs for economy
The lowest one-way economy award each program showed on AUS→DTW, sorted by points.
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia VelocityLowest observed | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 189 | See dates | |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 1 | 275 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,400 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 329 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed economy award examples
| Departure | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 12,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 16,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Delta SkyMiles | 24,400 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop economy award space
- Virgin Australia Velocity: nonstop from 12,500 points; nonstop space on 5 dates.
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: nonstop from 16,500 points; nonstop space on 268 dates.
- Delta SkyMiles: nonstop from 24,400 miles; nonstop space on 329 dates.
Best months for economy from AUS to DTW
| Month | Lowest observed | Program | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19,000 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 12 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 18 | |
| 12,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Australia Velocity | 18 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 28 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 26 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 28 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 31 | |
| 16,500 pts + taxes not reported | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 5 |
Airlines seen in economy
Airlines that appeared on the award itineraries AwardTool observed, and the programs that showed them.
- Air Canada (AC): Virgin Australia Velocity
- Delta Air Lines (DL): Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles
- United Airlines (UA): Virgin Australia Velocity
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed. No bank transfers to Virgin Australia Velocity.
Questions about economy award flights from AUS to DTW
What's the lowest economy award from Austin to Detroit?
12,500 points + $9.53 with Virgin Australia Velocity. Virgin Australia Velocity showed economy award space on 189 departure dates (newest observation Oct 15, 2026, 22:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which programs had economy award space on AUS→DTW?
Virgin Australia Velocity (189 dates), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (275 dates) and Delta SkyMiles (329 dates), in the last 30 days.
Is there nonstop economy award space from AUS to DTW?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop economy award space via Virgin Australia Velocity, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and Delta SkyMiles. The lowest nonstop award was 12,500 points with Virgin Australia Velocity, which showed nonstop economy space on 5 dates.
Which months had the lowest economy award prices from AUS to DTW?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Dec 2026 departures: 12,500 points with Velocity (18 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.