Cheap flights from Houston to Detroit

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Cheapest round-trip flights $68
Spirit Nonstop 3 hr Sat, Feb 28 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit is currently $68
Cheapest one-way flight $35
Frontier Nonstop 3 hr Mon, Feb 16
The cheapest one-way flight from Houston to Detroit is currently $35
Last-minute weekend getaway $141
Spirit 1 stop 7 hr Thu, Jan 29 — Mon, Feb 2
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Houston to Detroit is currently $141
Cheapest business class flights $458
American 1 stop 5 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit is currently $458
Fastest flight 2 hr 40 min The fastest nonstop flight from Houston to Detroit takes 2 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Detroit is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.
January
Cheapest
Typical prices: $85–225
June
Most expensive
Typical prices: $145–215

Popular airlines from Houston to Detroit

  • Delta
    Nonstop
    from $179
    Typical price: $205–410
    21 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - DTW Every day
    477 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - DTW Every day
  • United
    Nonstop
    from $195
    Typical price: $200–365
    16 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - DTW Every day
    262 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - DTW Every day
  • Southwest
    from $199
    Typical price: $215–375
    916 weekly connecting flights
    HOU - DTW Every day
  • American
    from $203
    Typical price: $215–375
    398 weekly connecting flights
    HOU, IAH - DTW Every day
  • Spirit
    Nonstop
    from $68
    Typical price: $105–215
    5 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - DTW Every Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    34 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - DTW Every day
  • Frontier
    Nonstop
    from $72
    Typical price: $150–325
    2 weekly nonstop flights
    IAH - DTW Every Mon, Fri
    22 weekly connecting flights
    IAH - DTW Every day

Popular airports near Houston

  • George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
    Houston United States 22 min 16 mi
  • William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
    Houston United States 23 min 9 mi
  • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
    Dallas United States 3 hr 51 min 237 mi
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
    Austin United States 2 hr 26 min 140 mi

Popular airports near Detroit

  • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
    Detroit United States 28 min 17 mi
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
    Toronto Canada 3 hr 30 min 196 mi
  • Windsor International Airport (YQG)
    Windsor Canada 25 min 6 mi
  • Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
    Cleveland United States 2 hr 24 min 88 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to Detroit

The cheapest flights from Houston to Detroit are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $85 to $225.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $68. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $35.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Detroit is $179, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to Detroit is $195, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Detroit is $199, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to Detroit is $203, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Detroit is $68, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Detroit is $72, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit starts at $68 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $35 and departs on Mon, Feb 16.
2 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Houston to Detroit.
Detroit has 4 distinct seasons, with many travelers choosing to visit during the warm summer (Jun–Aug). Winters (Dec–Feb) are cold and snowy. Annual events include the North American International Auto Show (Jan), showcasing new cars and automotive technologies, and the dance-centric Movement Electronic Music Festival (May). The Detroit Jazz Festival (Sep) brings prominent international musicians to Hart Plaza for free shows.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Houston to Detroit.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Houston to Detroit really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Houston to Detroit.

In terms of nonstop flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 21 nonstop flights and 477 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

In terms of flights, Southwest is the most popular. Southwest offers 916 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .

Other popular airlines flying from Houston to Detroit are:
  • United offers 16 nonstop flights and 262 connecting flights per week. United flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • American offers 398 connecting flights per week. American flies from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) , George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • Spirit offers 5 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. Spirit flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
  • Frontier offers 2 nonstop flights and 22 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Houston and Detroit.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit recently found on Google Flights was with Spirit from $68. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $35.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Delta flight from Houston to Detroit is $179, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest United flight from Houston to Detroit is $195, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Southwest flight from Houston to Detroit is $199, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest American flight from Houston to Detroit is $203, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 1.
  • The cheapest Spirit flight from Houston to Detroit is $68, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
  • The cheapest Frontier flight from Houston to Detroit is $72, flying from Feb 28 to Mar 2.
Delta, United, Spirit and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Detroit.
  • There are 21 Delta direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 United direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Detroit at price $141 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
Delta, United, Spirit and Frontier fly direct from Houston to Detroit.
  • There are 21 Delta direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 16 United direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 5 Spirit direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
  • There are 2 Frontier direct flights from Houston to Detroit per week. Flights are available on Monday and Friday.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Houston to Detroit on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Houston and Detroit start at $68 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2 with Spirit.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Houston to Detroit, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Houston and Detroit start at $458 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with American.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Houston and Detroit start at $68 from Sat, Feb 28 to Mon, Mar 2.
To book business class trips from Houston to Detroit, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Houston and Detroit starts at $141 from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2 with Spirit.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Houston and Detroit at price $141 is offered by Spirit from Thu, Jan 29 to Mon, Feb 2.
To find last-minute flight deals from Houston to Detroit, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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