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$109+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HOU
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 28, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/278:46 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Wed 9/24:32 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$199
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/152:56 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop8h 33m
Frontier
Sun 8/234:32 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop20h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 7/24$200
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/19:49 am
DTW
-
IAH
2 stops13h 25m
Frontier
Wed 9/306:28 am
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop17h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$201
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/229:00 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Sat 8/294:32 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$202
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/209:00 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Mon 8/244:32 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$203
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/152:56 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop8h 33m
Frontier
Sat 10/241:35 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop10h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 7/25$204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/186:00 am
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop17h 14m
Frontier
Thu 8/278:11 pm
IAH
-
DTW
2 stops27h 53m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$205
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/259:00 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Tue 9/14:32 pm
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 7/26$206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 10/203:38 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop7h 28m
Frontier
Thu 10/225:12 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$207
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/218:46 pm
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Tue 8/253:00 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/23$208
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 8/189:06 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Tue 8/253:00 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$209
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 8/249:00 am
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Frontier
Sat 8/293:00 pm
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 55m
Frontier
Deal found 7/27$210

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 July 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$199
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$109
(Super.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$295
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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 July 28, 2026.
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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

9:00 am-11:04 am

Nonstop3h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 9/7

6:00 am-9:20 am

1 stop26h 20m

$204

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/16

8:25 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/19

1:30 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$319

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 9/4

2:40 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops9h 00m

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/8

8:00 am-1:40 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$319

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 9/1

7:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/30

12:30 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$324

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 10/1

8:05 pm-12:05 am

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/4

7:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$338

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 10/14

7:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/18

7:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$338

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 9/10

6:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/13

8:45 am-2:20 pm

1 stop4h 35m

$339

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 10/23

5:35 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 10/25

7:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$343

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 8/20

3:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop5h 35m

Houston Hobby

Sun 8/23

10:30 am-7:10 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$344

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 10/25

8:25 am-10:25 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/25

6:29 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$347

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of $204). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 July 28, 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 43% on airfare.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flights typically cost between $188 and $329 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $199 on Frontier (Aug 27-Sep 2).

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 38 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 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.

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Harriet Baskas

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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 July 28, 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
8,482 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7.4
Good
10,041 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
7.1
Good
11,836 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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
5.6
Fair
2,755 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,228 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

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

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?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in just under 3h. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. 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 ($88), Delta ($150), 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 $44. 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of $204). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $333). 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$88Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$150Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$175Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$218Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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