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$65+ Cheap flights from Houston to Detroit (DTT)

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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — DTT
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 (DTT). 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 September 19, 2025.

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$97
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One-way from

$65
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October

Average price

$214
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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 September 19, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/151:09 pmIAH - DTW
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Wed 10/226:05 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$97
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Sat 10/185:00 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/16:12 pmDTW - IAH
1 stop5h 11mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$105
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/295:00 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/76:59 pmDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$106
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Fri 10/244:15 pmIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/275:15 pmDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$109
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Wed 10/151:09 pmIAH - DTW
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sun 11/25:05 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$111
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 11/156:10 amIAH - DTW
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/169:25 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$115
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/295:00 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/14:50 pmDTW - IAH
1 stop6h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/17$117
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Sat 10/255:00 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/262:56 pmDTW - IAH
1 stop8h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/18$119
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Sat 10/1811:55 amIAH - DTW
1 stop9h 42mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/205:15 pmDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 04mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/316:00 amIAH - DTW
1 stop9h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/56:59 pmDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/17$121
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 10/141:09 pmIAH - DTW
1 stop9h 21mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/1810:25 pmDTW - IAH
1 stop11h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 9/18$122
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:50 pmHOU - DTW
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Tue 10/215:25 amDTW - HOU
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 9/17$179

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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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to Detroit that are best for you.

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HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-10:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/6

6:59 pm-9:08 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

$109

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/2

6:25 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

5:15 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$149

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/2

6:05 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

9:39 am-8:15 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$158

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/2

6:05 am-2:46 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 10/6

9:39 am-8:15 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$158

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/1

6:47 am-10:27 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/3

5:45 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

$159

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 10/3

2:54 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/5

9:39 am-8:15 pm

1 stop11h 36m

$165

HoustonDetroit

HOU - DTW

HOUDTW

Houston Hobby

Sat 11/1

12:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 55m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 11/4

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$179

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/6

7:00 am-10:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 12/13

10:55 am-8:33 pm

2 stops10h 38m

$180

HoustonDetroit

HOU - DTW

HOUDTW

Houston Hobby

Tue 10/28

6:55 am-12:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/29

1:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$184

HoustonDetroit

HOU - DTW

HOUDTW

Houston Hobby

Sat 10/18

3:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/1

3:30 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops6h 45m

$184

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Houston to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 40 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Houston to Detroit. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to Detroit?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Houston to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 DTT?

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 September 19, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 17% on flights from Houston to Detroit by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Houston to Detroit?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Houston to Detroit. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Houston to Detroit?

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 September 19, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Houston to Detroit have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,964 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,030 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,242 reviews

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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?

    Detroit All airports (DTT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Houston to Detroit. You should not have trouble finding flights to All airports from Houston; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights to the Detroit airport from Houston. It is only a 0.6 mi journey from All airports (DTT) to Detroit’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Houston to Detroit?

    A quick flight from Houston to Detroit can take about 2h 40m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $109. Houston and Detroit are separated by a distance of 1075 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Houston to Detroit round-trip?

    According to our current data, Spirit Airlines ($87), Frontier ($118), and Delta ($160) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Detroit. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Houston to Detroit one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $66. Users have also found prices from $79 and $90 on Frontier and Southwest, respectively.

  • 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Detroit (average of $250). Flying from Houston to Detroit in March is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$118Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$160Average$286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$194Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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