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$93+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Houston

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — HOU
Jul 10 — Jul 171
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 8/156:10 am
DTW
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IAH
1 stop6h 17m
Frontier
Wed 8/198:42 pm
IAH
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DTW
1 stop15h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$182
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/72:56 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop17h 24m
Frontier
Wed 7/228:02 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop16h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/35:12 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop15h 11m
Frontier
Wed 7/810:53 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/295:38 pm
DTW
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IAH
1 stop14h 45m
Frontier
Sat 7/46:10 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Thu 7/92:56 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Sat 7/116:18 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 7/232:56 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop8h 43m
Frontier
Mon 7/278:02 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop27h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 6/10$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/85:13 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Sat 7/116:18 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$208
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Thu 7/168:52 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Sat 7/186:18 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$210
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/298:52 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 07m
Frontier
Tue 6/306:30 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop5h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$211
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 7/35:12 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop15h 11m
Frontier
Tue 7/710:53 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$212
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/37:20 am
DTW
-
HOU
1 stop10h 03m
Delta
Wed 10/710:05 am
HOU
-
DTW
1 stop10h 13m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$225
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 8/183:35 pm
DTW
-
HOU
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Thu 8/204:05 pm
HOU
-
DTW
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 6/10$240

Find flight deals from Detroit to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) to Houston (HO1). 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 June 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$182
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$93
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$309
From Detroit (DTT) to Houston
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Houston 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 June 10, 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 8/3

6:30 am-12:00 pm

2 stops6h 30m

Houston Hobby

Wed 8/5

7:35 am-1:40 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$283

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 8/4

6:00 am-11:35 am

1 stop6h 35m

Houston Hobby

Thu 8/6

10:40 am-6:35 pm

2 stops6h 55m

$322

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/6

8:55 am-1:55 pm

2 stops6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/9

6:40 am-12:40 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$324

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

6:40 am-10:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/14

11:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$324
Quickest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/24

8:40 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/30

5:20 am-9:11 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$339

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

5:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/14

11:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$343

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 7/7

7:05 am-12:15 pm

2 stops6h 10m

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/9

5:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 30m

$349

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/17

8:15 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 7/19

2:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$349

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/11

6:35 am-11:35 am

2 stops6h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 7/13

5:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop5h 30m

$373

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 6/20

8:40 am-10:36 am

Nonstop2h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/30

5:20 am-9:11 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$389

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Houston

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Houston

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of $35). Flying from Detroit to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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 DTT to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 10, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 32% on flights from Detroit to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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

Booking 67 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Houston. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. 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 Houston. Reviews last updated June 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit to Houston to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Crew

8.6

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

La Tracimeldamarcos,Jun 2026

LAX - SLC

The second flight was not as comfortable as the first as we had to change planes to what seemed to be a slightly older aircraft. The seats weren’t as comfortable as the other plane. But it wasn’t bad.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from Detroit. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Houston from 5 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit to Houston?

    Departing from Detroit to Houston will take you 2h 56m. The distance from Detroit to Houston is about 1075 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Houston is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $76 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at $148 and $199 round-trip. Frontier is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $36. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Houston for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Houston 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 Detroit to Houston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of $35). Flying from Detroit to Houston in December is currently the most expensive (average of $812). 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 5 airlines flying from Detroit to Houston

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Houston. 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$76Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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