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$55+ Cheap flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DTW
Apr 23 — Apr 301
Thu 4/23
Thu 4/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Houston to Detroit
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to Detroit. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 24, 2026.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/94:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/169:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/19$111
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/162:51 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 52m
Frontier
Tue 5/198:52 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/19$112
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/214:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/289:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$115
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/179:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/20$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/134:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/188:52 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$120
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/254:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/269:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$121
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:56 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/299:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$122
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/94:53 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/139:50 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:56 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/49:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22$126
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/18:56 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Frontier
Mon 5/410:05 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$128
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/154:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/199:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$129
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/48:54 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Frontier
Tue 5/58:52 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$130

Find flight deals from Houston to Detroit

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Houston (HO1) to Detroit (DTW). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

Round-trip from

$111
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$55
(Cheapflightsfares)

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$331
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston to Detroit that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 7/14

2:56 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/21

2:02 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$169

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/19

2:56 pm-6:51 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 6/28

12:35 pm-8:47 am

1 stop21h 12m

$259

HoustonDetroit

HOU - DTW

HOUDTW

Houston Hobby

Fri 4/17

3:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

8:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop4h 50m

$264

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/10

7:25 pm-11:07 pm

Nonstop2h 42m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

8:31 am-10:41 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$274

HoustonDetroit

HOU - DTW

HOUDTW

Houston Hobby

Fri 5/1

2:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/4

8:30 pm-12:20 am

1 stop4h 50m

$284

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/16

8:03 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

10:55 am-1:16 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$289
Quickest round-trip

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 7/30

5:30 am-9:18 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

8:15 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$289

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 4/17

7:32 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/20

8:48 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

$289

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/9

5:25 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

8:31 am-10:41 am

Nonstop3h 10m

$299

HoustonDetroit

HOU - DTW

HOUDTW

Houston Hobby

Tue 5/26

1:20 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/29

3:35 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Detroit

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 74 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $37). Flying from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $135). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HOU to DTW?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston to Detroit. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 24, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Detroit. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Detroit

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Detroit. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Detroit. Reviews last updated March 24, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,322 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,470 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,535 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,017 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Houston to Detroit. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Detroit from Houston?

    Most people fly into Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) if they book a flight to Detroit from Houston. On average, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County has 0 inbound flights from Houston per day from 6 airlines. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is conveniently located just 17.3 mi from Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and Delta fly from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in about 2h 42m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 08m. There are 1075 mi between Houston and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport round-trip?

    Flying on Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, with prices starting at $37. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $70 and $133, respectively. Frontier is priced at 84% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $38. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to Detroit that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to Detroit flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to Detroit?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to Detroit.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to Detroit?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston to Detroit by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (average of $37). Flying from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $135). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Houston to Detroit

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Houston to Detroit. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$37Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$70Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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