Are there direct flights from Detroit to Houston?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 33.9% of the flights from Detroit to Houston were direct. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections.

How long does it take to fly from Detroit to Houston?

The typical direct flight from Detroit to Houston has a median duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases to 7 hours and 8 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 1731 kilometers.

How often do Detroit to Houston flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Detroit to Houston route have shown frequent drops. This suggests that travelers on this route may often find opportunities for price reductions. The pricing behavior over the trailing 30 days indicates a consistent pattern of price fluctuations.

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2026-10-21 – 2026-10-28
DTT - Houston
65% AI deal score
$135
$115
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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-21
DTT - Houston
48% AI deal score
$125
$115
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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-28
DTT - Houston
45% AI deal score
$114
$115
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-21
DTT - Houston
65% AI deal score
$133
$115
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-28
DTT - Houston
46% AI deal score
$118
$115
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2026-10-20 – 2026-10-28
DTT - Houston
49% AI deal score
$129
$115
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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-20
DTT - Houston
49% AI deal score
$132
$117
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2026-10-20 – 2026-10-27
DTT - Houston
65% AI deal score
$135
$117
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2026-10-13 – 2026-10-27
DTT - Houston
45% AI deal score
$116
$117
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2026-10-15 – 2026-10-27
DTT - Houston
46% AI deal score
$118
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Detroit to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Houston

For those seeking cheap flights from Detroit to Houston, fares typically range from $170–$800, with a median price of $302. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only about 5% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $129. April follows closely with a median of $132, and June also offers competitive pricing at a median of $133. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower fares on this route.

A typical journey from Detroit to Houston covers a distance of 1,731 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance means you are traveling a considerable but not extremely long distance, often involving a few hours in the air.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 33.9% of recent fares being direct flights from Detroit to Houston. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop on their journey.

The typical journey time for flights from Detroit to Houston, including connections, is approximately 3h 15m. This duration accounts for the time spent in the air for both direct and connecting flights, with connecting itineraries often taking longer. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find available fares.

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Houston

Regular price: $108 - $232

Prices for flights from Detroit to Houston are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Houston is between $108 and $232. The current lowest deal is $115 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $115

Low $108

High $232

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston

The cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Houston is June, with a median price of $133. The most expensive month is November, with a median price of $1114. Prices are generally lower from January to October.

June

Cheapest

Flights from $133

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,114

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Direct flights from Detroit to Houston

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Detroit to Houston

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$204

$159

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$168

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$269

$176

One-way

Tue, Aug 11

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$267

$184

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$204

$151

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

DTW - Houston

Detroit (DTW) - Houston (IAH)

Frontier Airlines

$265

$159

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Detroit to Houston

3 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 14

$457 → $307

33%

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$431 → $311

28%

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$423 → $309

27%

3 nights

Aug 12 - Aug 15

$265 → $159

40%

Popular Airports to fly from Detroit to Houston

Detroit - Houston route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Detroit to Houston are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in June for the best prices

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Houston, with a median price of $133.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 3h 15m

Direct flights from Detroit to Houston typically take 3 hours and 15 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 66.1% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers direct flights

Frontier Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on the Detroit to Houston route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Detroit to Houston are frequent, appearing often in a 30-day window.

Detroit main airports to depart from

Detroit Metropolitan (DTW)

Cheapest

Detroit Metropolitan is a convenient departure airport for flights from Detroit to Houston.

📍 ~29 km from Detroit (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Houston main airports to arrive at

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

Cheapest

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is a good option for flights from Detroit to Houston.

📍 ~25 km from Houston city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$109

Airports nearby Houston used as alternative

Austin–Bergstrom International (AUS)

Austin–Bergstrom International offers extensive domestic and international route networks, useful for Houston travelers.

📍 ~230 km from Houston (reachable by car, but traffic can impact travel time)

💸 Flights from ~$144

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Houston

76% AI deal score

$945

$709

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Houston

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Detroit to Houston is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $136. Booking 7-13 days out saw an average price of $258, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically resulted in an average price of $373. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28 days or more in advance, with an average of $545 for 28-59 days out and $600 for 60+ days out.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Detroit to Houston was considered to be $170 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $302. Prices historically ranged up to $800 for the higher end of fares.

Historically, the trailing 270 days indicate that May, April, and June have offered some of the lowest median prices for flights from Detroit to Houston. May had a median price of $129, April was $132, and June was $133. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $302 for the route.

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Detroit to Houston: Overview

Insights for flights from Detroit to Houston

How much is a round trip from Detroit to Houston

Regular price: $108 - $232

Prices for flights from Detroit to Houston are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Detroit to Houston is between $108 and $232. The current lowest deal is $115 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 21-Oct 28.

now $115

Low $108

High $232

The cheapest time to fly from Detroit to Houston

June

Cheapest

Flights from $133

November

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,114

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