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$47+ Cheap flights from Houston to Detroit (DTT)

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HOU — DTT
Mar 10 — Mar 171
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Cheap flight deals from Houston to Detroit

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 February 8, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/148:29 pm
IAH
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DTW
Nonstop2h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 2/219:27 pm
DTW
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IAH
Nonstop3h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/7$87
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Tue 3/104:46 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 50m
Frontier
Tue 3/179:31 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 2/5$88
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/148:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 2/179:27 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$90
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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 2/178:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 2/189:27 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 21m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$91
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/146:00 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 50m
Frontier
Mon 2/1611:46 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 21m
Frontier
Deal found 2/8$92
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/286:00 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/14:52 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$95
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/271:30 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/34:52 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$96
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 2/268:11 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/44:52 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 24m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$97
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 2/286:00 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 50m
Frontier
Sat 2/289:11 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop11h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 2/7$98
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/118:11 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 3/176:00 am
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop10h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/8$99
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/5. 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.
Thu 4/98:26 am
IAH
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DTW
Nonstop2h 42m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/118:17 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 09m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/5$100
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:01 am
HOU
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DTW
1 stop7h 48m
American Airlines
Sat 4/1811:41 am
DTW
-
HOU
1 stop5h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/8$218

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 (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 February 8, 2026.

Round-trip from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$47
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$214
From Houston to Detroit (DTT)
One-way flight from Houston to Detroit (DTT)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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 February 8, 2026.
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 5/6

8:31 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/15

6:15 am-8:37 am

Nonstop3h 22m

$134

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/6

8:11 pm-11:57 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

$147

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/8

5:05 am-11:17 am

1 stop5h 12m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/14

6:15 am-8:37 am

Nonstop3h 22m

$150

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

4:46 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

9:31 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

$152

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 5/29

8:31 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/1

9:59 pm-11:00 am

1 stop14h 01m

$160

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/14

5:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

5:34 pm-10:18 am

2 stops17h 44m

$174

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 3/13

6:00 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 40m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 3/19

6:05 am-3:56 pm

2 stops10h 51m

$179

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/4

7:55 pm-11:47 pm

Nonstop2h 52m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/5

9:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$179

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/12

5:20 am-9:05 am

Nonstop2h 45m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/17

8:12 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$179

HoustonDetroit

IAH - DTW

IAHDTW

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/30

8:31 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop2h 48m

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/6

6:05 am-5:29 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$180

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to Detroit

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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 February 6, 2026.

Booking 61 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Detroit (average of $41). Flying from Houston to Detroit 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 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 February 8, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Houston to Detroit by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 January 31, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Houston to Detroit flight should consider departing on Friday at noon 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 February 8, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 48m. Spirit Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $134. 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, Frontier ($54), Spirit Airlines ($73), and Delta ($133) offers the cheapest pricing from Houston to Detroit. Users have found that Frontier is 76% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $39. Users have also found prices from $46 and $108 on Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to Detroit (average of $41). Flying from Houston to Detroit 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 February 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$54Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$73Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$198Average$323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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