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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Houston

DTW — HOU
Nov 24 — Dec 11
Tue 11/24
Tue 12/1
1 adult, Economy
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March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$214
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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?

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 52 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of $211). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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?

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 52% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon 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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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

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

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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

Expert on DTW

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 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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,221 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,221 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,221 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.8
Good
8,678 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,221 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,432 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,221 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,192 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,221 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,519 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,221 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

  • 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.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($87), Delta ($138), and American Airlines ($175) offers the cheapest pricing from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston. 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 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 $49. United Airlines flights start at $97 while deals on Delta start at $97 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of $211). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $338). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$188Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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