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Cheap flights from Detroit to Houston from $41

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Spirit Airlines Logo
2:35 pm - 11:09 pm
DTW
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IAH
9h 34m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 11:45 am
IAH
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DTW
2h 45mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:31 pm - 11:52 pm
DTW
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IAH
3h 21mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:12 am
IAH
-
DTW
4h 57m
1 stop
$102Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Sat, Mar 21
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
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IAH
3h 02mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:12 am
IAH
-
DTW
4h 57m
1 stop
$103Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Thu, Apr 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
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IAH
3h 02mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:12 am
IAH
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DTW
4h 57m
1 stop
$104Spirit Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 3:18 pm
DTW
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IAH
3h 18mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 8:36 pm
IAH
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DTW
2h 50mnonstop
$105Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
Frontier Logo
10:50 am - 1:11 pm
DTW
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IAH
3h 21mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:46 pm - 8:36 pm
IAH
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DTW
2h 50mnonstop
$108Frontier
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 am
DTW
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HOU
4h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 25m
1 stop
$179Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 2:55 pm
DTW
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HOU
8h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 25m
1 stop
$184Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
American Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 11:47 pm
DTW
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HOU
5h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 2:49 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 48m
1 stop
$218American Airlines
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
7:53 am - 12:12 pm
DTW
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HOU
5h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 10:59 pm
HOU
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DTW
5h 41m
1 stop
$242American Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25

Southwest flights from Detroit to Houston

Our best Southwest deals on Detroit to Houston flight tickets
Southwest
Apr 21
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 45m
1 stop
HOU10:45 amHouston Hobby
Apr 29
HOU7:10 amHouston Hobby
7h 25m
1 stop
DTW3:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$179
Southwest
Apr 21
DTW7:00 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
8h 55m
2 stops
HOU2:55 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 29
HOU7:10 amHouston Hobby
7h 25m
1 stop
DTW3:35 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$184
Southwest
Apr 1
DTW7:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
4h 50m
1 stop
HOU11:05 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 7
HOU4:00 pmHouston Hobby
4h 15m
1 stop
DTW9:15 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$219

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Houston

Our best American Airlines deals on Detroit to Houston flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 8
DTW7:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 31m
1 stop
HOU11:47 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 15
HOU6:01 amHouston Hobby
7h 48m
1 stop
DTW2:49 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$218
American Airlines
Apr 22
DTW7:53 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 19m
1 stop
HOU12:12 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 25
HOU4:18 pmHouston Hobby
5h 41m
1 stop
DTW10:59 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$242
American Airlines
Apr 17
DTW7:16 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 31m
1 stop
HOU11:47 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 18
HOU6:01 amHouston Hobby
7h 48m
1 stop
DTW2:49 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$243

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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 19, 2026.
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DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

2:35 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop9h 34m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-11:45 am

Nonstop2h 45m

$101

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/17

9:31 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/21

5:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

$102

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

8:08 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/9

5:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

$103

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

8:08 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/9

5:15 am-11:12 am

1 stop4h 57m

$104

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

1:00 pm-3:18 pm

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

4:46 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$105

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/2

10:50 am-1:11 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 3/12

4:46 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$108

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 45m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/29

7:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$179

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/29

7:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$184

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/8

7:16 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/15

6:01 am-2:49 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$218

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/22

7:53 am-12:12 pm

1 stop5h 19m

Houston Hobby

Sat 4/25

4:18 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 41m

$242

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Detroit and Houston?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Houston?

The month of April is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from Detroit, with most prices found around $171. The month of February is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $179.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Houston?

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to Houston flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Houston in the evening for as low as $241. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $300. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Detroit to Houston flight route?

Fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston George Bush Intcntl for the best Detroit - Houston flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to Houston?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Houston from Detroit when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Houston for around $240 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Houston from Detroit for as low as $185 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

2h 49m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Houston

2 airports
The fastest flight from Detroit to Houston takes 2h 49m
Direct flights go from Detroit to Houston every day.
There are 2 airports in Houston. From Detroit there are direct flights to Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).
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  • How far is Detroit to Houston by plane?

    Detroit and Houston are 1105.3 mi apart from one another. 2h 49m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Detroit to Houston?

    Prices for flights from Detroit to Houston were last updated today.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Detroit to Houston?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Detroit to Houston.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Houston?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Houston trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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FrontierPriceFrom $52Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,048 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $73Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,473 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $152Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,212 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,322 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,295 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,313 reviews
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