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$45+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) 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 1/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HOU
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Houston
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/97:59 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/94:06 pmIAH - DTW
1 stop15h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/1$119
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/67:49 amDTW - IAH
1 stop11h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/87:10 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$121
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1211:34 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Mon 12/157:10 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 49mFrontier
Deal found 12/3$122
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/811:44 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/128:30 pmIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$123
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:44 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/83:55 pmIAH - DTW
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/1511:44 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/188:30 pmIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$125
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/97:59 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 11mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/128:30 pmIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$126
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/1211:34 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/168:30 pmIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$128
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/811:44 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 14mFrontier
Wed 12/109:00 amIAH - DTW
1 stop25h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$129
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Tue 12/97:59 amDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 11mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/108:30 pmIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/2$130
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/311:15 pmDTW - HOU
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Wed 1/76:40 amHOU - DTW
1 stop4h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 12/3$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/207:25 pmDTW - HOU
1 stop5h 21mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/106:00 amHOU - DTW
1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/3$241

Find flight deals from Detroit to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) 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 December 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$109
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$45
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

$279
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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 December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston that are best for you.

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DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 1/13

8:15 am-10:54 am

Nonstop3h 39m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 1/24

8:00 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$159

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/21

6:50 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 1/27

7:30 am-3:05 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$160

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/2

4:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Houston Hobby

Wed 2/18

2:15 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$170

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

5:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 55m

Houston Hobby

Mon 1/19

8:05 am-5:45 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$178

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 2/27

8:15 pm-10:32 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$179

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/17

7:55 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

5:15 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$179

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/7

4:30 pm-6:47 pm

Nonstop3h 17m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 2/15

5:30 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$179

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/14

4:30 pm-6:46 pm

Nonstop3h 16m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/18

5:15 am-8:58 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$179

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 2/10

12:48 pm-3:07 pm

Nonstop3h 19m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 2/19

5:30 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$179

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/1

8:50 am-11:16 am

Nonstop3h 26m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/7

5:30 am-9:13 am

Nonstop2h 43m

$179

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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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 November 28, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of $72). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 DTW 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 December 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 35% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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.

The best insider tips for Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston trip
Airlines
Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seats offer 11 inches extra legroom, ideal for comfort on medium-haul flights.


Use Spirit's self-service bag drop to save time at the airport. Print your boarding pass in advance.

Read more about Spirit Airlinesby Daniel Scheffler
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on medium-haul flights.


Prepay for checked bags 24 hours before to save on fees with United Airlines.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
Airports
DTW

Security lines at DTW are short, with waits rarely exceeding 10 minutes at McNamara Terminal.

Read more about DTWby Brandon Schultz
IAH

For a quick ride to downtown Houston, Uber or Lyft is recommended from IAH.

Read more about IAHby Evie Carrick
Our travel experts
Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on Spirit Airlines

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Expert on IAH

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick

Evie Carrick is a writer and editor who has lived in five countries and traveled to over 50, with extensive experience flying around the world. She was born in Colorado, but has spent time flying to both coasts to visit family. She writes regularly for Travel + Leisure, BuzzFeed, and SKI and recently published seven travel journals with Simon & Schuster.

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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on DTW

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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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 December 4, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,066 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,047 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,157 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,091 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,011 reviews

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Houston. 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 from for flights from Detroit to Houston?

    Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Detroit to Houston. You should not have trouble finding flights to Houston from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Houston per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Detroit airport to Houston. It is only a 17.3 mi journey to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) from Detroit’s city center.

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

    United Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in just under 3h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 13m. There are 1075 mi between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Houston. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($71), Spirit Airlines ($77), and Delta ($153) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston. Frontier is 69% 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $44. Spirit Airlines flights start at $48 while deals on Delta start at $98 one-way.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of $72). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$71Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$87Average$166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$170Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$178Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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