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$104+ 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 7/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HOU
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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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 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/1. 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.
Fri 7/35:12 pm
DTW
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IAH
1 stop15h 11m
Frontier
Wed 7/810:53 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop12h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 6/1$213
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Thu 7/309:12 am
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop30h 38m
Frontier
Tue 8/48:20 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop27h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/245:38 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop6h 10m
Frontier
Mon 7/272:54 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$219
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Super.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
Mon 7/202:54 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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 7/209:12 am
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop30h 38m
Frontier
Mon 7/278:20 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop27h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$221
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/278:52 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Sun 8/22:54 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$222
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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.
Thu 7/168:52 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Sat 7/182:54 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$223
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/2. 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.
Tue 6/302:02 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop18h 21m
Frontier
Tue 7/78:02 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop19h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 6/2$224
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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 9/1212:15 pm
DTW
-
HOU
1 stop10h 20m
Delta
Tue 9/222:25 pm
HOU
-
DTW
1 stop9h 29m
Delta
Deal found 5/31$225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Fri 9/118:45 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop12h 47m
Delta
Tue 9/228:05 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop8h 12m
Delta
Deal found 5/31$225
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/15:12 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop6h 36m
Frontier
Wed 7/157:23 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop22h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/3$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/31. 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.
Wed 8/129:12 am
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop6h 38m
Frontier
Wed 8/195:45 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop9h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 5/31$231

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 June 4, 2026.

Round-trip from

$213
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$104
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$231
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston
One-way flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/12

12:15 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop12h 36m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/23

5:45 am-5:17 pm

1 stop10h 32m

$225

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/21

4:31 pm-6:32 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 9/5

10:21 am-8:10 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$257
Quickest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 7/27

6:15 am-8:11 am

Nonstop2h 56m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 8/2

7:50 pm-11:44 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$304

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 7/3

8:15 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop4h 30m

Houston Hobby

Sat 7/4

7:50 am-3:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$309

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/23

7:55 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/27

11:30 am-3:19 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$333

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 11/30

7:55 pm-10:04 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 12/7

11:30 am-3:19 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

$333

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 8/30

9:25 am-3:57 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/2

2:37 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$357

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 6/15

9:15 pm-12:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/19

5:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 25m

$359

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/18

9:15 pm-12:45 am

1 stop4h 30m

Houston Hobby

Tue 6/23

12:45 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$359

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/9

5:25 am-1:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Houston Hobby

Mon 7/13

5:10 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$362

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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 $35). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $986). 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 June 4, 2026.

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 in the evening could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston?

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston?

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 67 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 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 October 26, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport 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.

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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 June 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

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 5 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?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in just under 2h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 40m. 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 ($75), Delta ($148), and United Airlines ($199) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston. Frontier is 70% 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 $36. Delta flights start at $98 while deals on United Airlines start at $118 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 $35). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in May is currently the most expensive (average of $986). 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 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$75Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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