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Cheap flights from Detroit to Houston from $41

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Spirit Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 5:33 pm
DTW
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IAH
12h 03m
1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 12:19 am
IAH
-
DTW
2h 44mnonstop
$101Spirit Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:08 pm - 10:10 pm
DTW
-
IAH
3h 02mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 12:19 am
IAH
-
DTW
2h 44mnonstop
$102Spirit Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Sat, Apr 25
Frontier Logo
9:31 pm - 11:52 pm
DTW
-
IAH
3h 21mnonstop
Frontier Logo
4:46 pm - 8:36 pm
IAH
-
DTW
2h 50mnonstop
$103Frontier
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:52 pm - 7:16 pm
DTW
-
IAH
3h 24mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:46 pm - 8:36 pm
IAH
-
DTW
2h 50mnonstop
$106Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17
Frontier Logo
9:31 pm - 11:52 pm
DTW
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IAH
3h 21mnonstop
Frontier Logo
9:41 am - 1:32 pm
IAH
-
DTW
2h 51mnonstop
$108Frontier
Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:31 pm - 11:52 pm
DTW
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IAH
3h 21mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:05 am - 11:38 am
IAH
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DTW
5h 33m
1 stop
$109Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 31 - Thu, Apr 23
American Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 11:58 pm
DTW
-
HOU
5h 27m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:42 pm - 9:43 pm
HOU
-
DTW
8h 01m
1 stop
$203American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 22
Southwest Logo
10:35 am - 6:10 pm
DTW
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HOU
8h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:35 pm
HOU
-
DTW
7h 25m
1 stop
$218Southwest
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 11:05 pm
DTW
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HOU
4h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 35m
1 stop
$219Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
American Airlines Logo
6:10 am - 11:48 am
DTW
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HOU
6h 38m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 2:49 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 48m
1 stop
$234American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8

American Airlines flights from Detroit to Houston

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American Airlines
Apr 1
DTW7:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 27m
1 stop
HOU11:58 pmHouston Hobby
Apr 22
HOU12:42 pmHouston Hobby
8h 01m
1 stop
DTW9:43 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$203
American Airlines
Apr 1
DTW6:10 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
6h 38m
1 stop
HOU11:48 amHouston Hobby
Apr 8
HOU6:01 amHouston Hobby
7h 48m
1 stop
DTW2:49 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$234
American Airlines
Mar 9
DTW7:31 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 27m
1 stop
HOU11:58 pmHouston Hobby
Mar 11
HOU12:18 pmHouston Hobby
8h 01m
1 stop
DTW9:19 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$239

Delta flights from Detroit to Houston

Our best Delta deals on Detroit to Houston flight tickets
Delta
Feb 24
DTW5:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 41m
1 stop
HOU10:01 amHouston Hobby
Feb 27
HOU10:50 amHouston Hobby
7h 24m
1 stop
DTW7:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$353
Delta
Feb 17
DTW5:20 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 41m
1 stop
HOU10:01 amHouston Hobby
Feb 26
HOU5:25 amHouston Hobby
6h 31m
1 stop
DTW12:56 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$359
Delta
Feb 24
DTW7:30 amDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
5h 50m
1 stop
HOU12:20 pmHouston Hobby
Feb 27
HOU1:06 pmHouston Hobby
5h 08m
1 stop
DTW7:14 pmDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County
$363

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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 14, 2026.
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DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/23

6:30 am-5:33 pm

1 stop12h 03m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

8:35 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$101

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

8:08 pm-10:10 pm

Nonstop3h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 4/25

8:35 pm-12:19 am

Nonstop2h 44m

$102

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/10

9:31 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

4:46 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$103

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 3/9

4:52 pm-7:16 pm

Nonstop3h 24m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 3/17

4:46 pm-8:36 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$106

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 3/29

9:31 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/20

9:41 am-1:32 pm

Nonstop2h 51m

$108

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 3/31

9:31 pm-11:52 pm

Nonstop3h 21m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 4/23

5:05 am-11:38 am

1 stop5h 33m

$109

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

7:31 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop5h 27m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/22

12:42 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop8h 01m

$203

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/7

10:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop8h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/14

7:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$218

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

7:15 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/7

1:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$219

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 4/1

6:10 am-11:48 am

1 stop6h 38m

Houston Hobby

Wed 4/8

6:01 am-2:49 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$234

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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 $173. 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 $242. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $299. 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 $239 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 $180 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.

Best airlines flying from Detroit to Houston

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FrontierPriceFrom $49Free CancellationRating
5.7
3,052 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $74Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,451 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $154Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,203 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,289 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,284 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,288 reviews
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