Cheap flights from Detroit to Houston from $124

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Houston from Detroit, with most prices found around $35. The month of September is another great option to travel to Houston, with average flight prices from Detroit averaging around $37.

Our data shows that the cheapest Detroit to Houston flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Houston at noon for as low as $293. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $364. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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 $258 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 $199 on momondo.

Frontier, Southwest, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Detroit to Houston

Delta, Frontier and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Houston from Detroit according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Houston. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Houston on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of July 2026, there are 23 flights per day flying from Detroit to Houston. The most common time of day flights depart is 8:00PM, with 49% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of July 2026, 162 flights take off from Detroit and land in Houston each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Fri, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.