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$99+ Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Hobby (HOU)

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 7/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HOU
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston Hobby are usually found in September or October, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Hobby

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Hobby (HOU). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$179
(Southwest)

One-way from

$99
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$218
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston Hobby
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Hobby
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Hobby. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:15 amDTW - HOU
1 stop4h 50mSouthwest
Wed 10/226:35 amHOU - DTW
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 6/11$179
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/125:28 amDTW - HOU
1 stop5h 17mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/302:29 pmHOU - DTW
1 stop6h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$218
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/107:09 pmDTW - HOU
1 stop17h 21mSun Country Air
Thu 7/178:40 pmHOU - DTW
1 stop12h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/245:25 amDTW - HOU
1 stop4h 50mDelta
Fri 6/276:40 pmHOU - DTW
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 6/11$349

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Hobby

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Price

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 10/21

6:15 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 50m

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/22

6:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop5h 30m

$179

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/12

5:28 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 17m

Houston Hobby

Wed 7/30

2:29 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$218

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 7/10

7:09 pm-11:30 am

1 stop17h 21m

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/17

8:40 pm-10:13 am

1 stop12h 33m

$265

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 6/24

5:25 am-9:15 am

1 stop4h 50m

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/27

6:40 pm-12:53 am

1 stop5h 13m

$349

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/26

5:28 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 17m

$99

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 7/9

5:40 am-12:55 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$105

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 7/20

6:30 am-7:13 pm

2 stops37h 43m

$163

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/19

7:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$168

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 8/20

8:00 am-12:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$439

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Deals found on 6/11

Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Hobby

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Hobby. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 Hobby. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Hobby by month

Plan your trip to Hobby by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston Hobby Airport ranges from 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston Hobby Airport when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

Temperature in Hobby by month

Plan your trip to Hobby by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston Hobby Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hobby

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hobby. 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 Hobby. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta and American Airlines from Detroit to Houston. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
Sun Country Air
6.9
Okay
345 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Houston Hobby from Detroit, you will be flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County, which is the city’s only airport. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) is located 17.3 mi from the center of Detroit. There are 0 flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston Hobby per day from 5 different airlines.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport is Southwest. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $179 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are American Airlines and Sun Country Air, starting at $218 and $265 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport for 25% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is American Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $99. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Hobby that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Hobby flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Hobby?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Hobby.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Hobby?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Hobby 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 Hobby Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport (average of $230). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Hobby. 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$89Average$172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$223Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$267Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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