Cheap flights from Detroit to Houston from $70

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 in the evening. Our users have found flights to Houston in the evening for as low as $243. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $307. 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 $247 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 $205 on momondo.

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

Delta, Spirit Airlines 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 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Houston. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Houston on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of May 2026, there are 22 flights per day flying from Detroit to Houston. The most common time of day flights depart is 4:00PM, with 44% of flights taking off in the afternoon.

As of May 2026, 157 flights take off from Detroit and land in Houston each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 18% of weekly flights taking off on this day.