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$52+ 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — HOU
Apr 14 — Apr 211
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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 March 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/88:08 pm
DTW
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IAH
Nonstop3h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/226:05 am
IAH
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DTW
1 stop11h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$111
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/88:08 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 02m
Spirit Airlines
Thu 4/95:15 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop4h 57m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/12$114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 4/39:50 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/94:53 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$116
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 4/29:29 pm
DTW
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IAH
Nonstop3h 15m
Frontier
Thu 4/94:53 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$117
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Sun 4/59:29 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/154:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$119
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 4/29:29 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/98:26 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/10$120
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/48:17 pm
DTW
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IAH
Nonstop3h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/178:56 am
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$121
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/289:18 pm
DTW
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IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/24:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$122
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/229:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 4/254:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/15$123
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/99:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/164:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$124
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/259:18 pm
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Spirit Airlines
Sat 5/24:29 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 44m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/11$125
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/227:10 pm
DTW
-
HOU
1 stop4h 55m
Southwest
Wed 4/294:00 pm
HOU
-
DTW
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/13$219

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 March 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$111
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$52
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$257
From Detroit (DTT) to Houston
One-way flight from Detroit (DTT) to Houston
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/28

7:10 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/2

8:10 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$224

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 4/19

12:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

3:45 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$244

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/16

6:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 50m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/17

8:15 pm-10:10 am

2 stops12h 55m

$250
Quickest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/30

8:48 pm-10:54 pm

Nonstop3h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 5/4

11:32 am-3:16 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$254

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/18

6:15 am-4:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$254

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/15

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/18

4:50 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$259

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/8

6:25 am-2:25 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 5/11

2:20 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops7h 00m

$264

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 4/10

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Thu 4/16

8:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$274

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/10

6:15 am-8:11 am

Nonstop2h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 6/30

1:41 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop7h 33m

$279

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-11:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 4/15

8:00 am-11:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$279

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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

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

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

Booking 60 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 month to book a flight from Detroit to Houston?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of $71). Flying from Detroit to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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 March 15, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 37% on flights from Detroit to Houston by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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 Tuesday 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 Detroit to Houston?

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 March 15, 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.

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

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 6 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 $71 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Spirit Airlines and Delta, starting at $86 and $148 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 $35. However, be on the lookout for offers from Spirit Airlines and Delta, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of $71). Flying from Detroit to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of $138). 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 Detroit to Houston

Discover the top 6 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 March 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$52Average$190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$149Average$308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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