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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 31
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9:09 pm - 8:15 amDTW-IAH
12h 06m1 stop
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7:05 am - 3:22 pmIAH-DTW
7h 17m1 stop
$101Spirit Airlines
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Tue, May 20 - Sat, May 31
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9:09 pm - 8:15 amDTW-IAH
12h 06m1 stop
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7:05 am - 3:22 pmIAH-DTW
7h 17m1 stop
$115Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Jun 5 - Tue, Jun 10
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1:43 pm - 6:59 pmDTW-IAH
6h 16m1 stop
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9:59 pm - 12:44 amIAH-DTW
25h 45m1 stop
Sat, May 31 - Sat, May 31
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1:43 pm - 6:59 pmDTW-IAH
6h 16m1 stop
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9:05 pm - 10:51 amIAH-DTW
12h 46m1 stop
Sat, Jul 5 - Tue, Jul 8
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8:35 am - 10:28 amDTW-IAH
2h 53mnonstop
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5:30 am - 9:14 amIAH-DTW
2h 44mnonstop
$179Delta
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Sat, Jul 5 - Sat, Jul 12
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5:31 am - 9:17 amDTW-IAH
4h 46m1 stop
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5:46 pm - 12:44 amIAH-DTW
5h 58m1 stop
$199American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Wed, Jul 9
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3:12 pm - 8:12 pmDTW-IAH
6h 00m1 stop
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6:00 am - 3:18 pmIAH-DTW
8h 18m1 stop
$200American Airlines
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Fri, Jul 25 - Sun, Jul 27
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8:35 am - 10:31 amDTW-IAH
2h 56mnonstop
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12:39 pm - 4:32 pmIAH-DTW
2h 53mnonstop
$219Delta
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Sun, Jun 29 - Sun, Jun 29
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11:14 am - 1:24 pmDTW-IAH
3h 10mnonstop
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8:03 pm - 11:59 pmIAH-DTW
2h 56mnonstop
$288United Airlines
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Fri, Jun 27 - Wed, Jul 2
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6:15 pm - 12:40 amDTW-IAH
7h 25m1 stop
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7:35 am - 11:59 pmIAH-DTW
15h 24m2 stops
$363United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to George Bush Intcntl

 
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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11 inches extra legroom.


Spirit's Browsing Wi-Fi plan covers basic online activities like email and social media.

Delta

Delta's Comfort Plus offers up to three inches extra legroom in economy.


Free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights enhances your travel experience.

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United Airlines

Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding puts you in Zone 2, avoiding overhead bin space issues.

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DTW

For early departures, consider staying at the Westin hotel, which offers a dedicated security line for quicker access to the terminal.

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IAH

Use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft for quick transport from IAH. Note: Terminal E lacks a pickup area; head to Terminals A or C instead.

Read more about IAHby John Walton
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to George Bush Intcntl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Detroit to George Bush Intcntl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Find cheap flights to Houston George Bush Airport

Planning a trip from Detroit to George Bush Intcntl? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Detroit, you’ll find the best rates on Thursdays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport is February, where tickets cost $195 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $297 and $261 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $563, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$50
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Detroit to George Bush Intcntl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to George Bush Intcntl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport flights

  • Is there a children's play area at DTW?

    Yes. In fact, there are four. Three indoor playgrounds are Airside in the McNamara Terminal, and one is in the North Terminal. These play areas have aviation-themed giant toys that children can climb on as well as castles and shops where kids can go in and out of them and even slide down a slide or two.

  • Does DTW provide private spaces for nursing moms?

    Yes. At DTW, you can find nine private Nursing Rooms throughout both terminals. Each of these clean, private spaces has comfortable seating, a counter, a sink, and electrical outlets. To access these rooms, use the phone outside the room to get an access code.

  • Where can I pick up my rental car at IAH?

    All the rental car companies are located in the Rental Car Center (RCC), a separate facility located outside the airport, east of JFK Boulevard. Between the hours of 7 am and 11 pm, you can catch a free shuttle to the RCC about every 5min. From 11 pm to 7 am, you can catch a shuttle about every 10min. Budget, Enterprise, Avis, Hertz, Payless, and more are located at the RCC.

  • Does IAH have animal relief areas?

    Yes. If you are traveling with a service animal or pet who needs to go to the bathroom or get a drink of water as soon as you land at IAH, you can take your four-legged friend to one of the animal relief stations at IAH. You can find these pet relief areas at Gates B1, C2, D6, and E12.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport was $50 for a one-way ticket and $101 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Detroit and Houston George Bush Airport?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    When flying out of Detroit you will be using Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County. You will be landing at Houston George Bush Airport, also known as Houston George Bush Intcntl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Delta, Aeromexico, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Detroit and Houston George Bush Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Detroit to Houston, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Houston are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $303 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $338 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston George Bush Airport from Detroit is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Houston George Bush Airport with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and IAH can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Houston George Bush Airport from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $138 or less one-way and $224 or less round-trip.
  • Airports in the metropolitan area of Detroit (DTT) include Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW), Flint Bishop International Airport, and Detroit City Airport. When you are booking a flight from Detroit to the George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, your plane will be taking off from DTW. DTW is a hub for Delta Airlines, and IAH is a hub for United Airlines and Spirit.
  • On KAYAK, you can book a non-stop flight from DTW to IAH on United, American, or Delta. One and two-stop flights are also available from these same airlines with a layover in Washington DC, Charlotte, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, or other cities.
  • The Michigan Freedom Center military lounge has two separate locations at DTW. One lounge is in the McNamara Terminal at Gate A43, and the other is in the North Terminal at Gate D17. These lounges offer their services to active-duty military members, veterans, and their families free of charge. Open from 6 am to midnight every day, these lounges feature beds, bedding for infants and kids, refreshments, and so much more. This lounge will remain open after hours in cases of emergency or travel mishaps.
  • If you want to park your car at DTW before your flight to IAH, the Big Green Lots, the Big Blue Deck, and the Parking Garage at Mcnamara Terminal all offer long-term parking. All long-term parking lots are accessible to passengers who are differently abled.
  • If you want to ease out the kinks of sore, jumpy, or stiff muscles when you land at IAH, you can take advantage of a deep tissue chair massage. Massage Chairs are located throughout IAH in Concourse A at Gates 1, 8, 12, 17, and 24. In Concourse B, you can find Massage Chairs at Gates 76, 83, and 85. You can also find Massage Chairs at Gates C33, D7, E10, and just beyond the security checkpoint in Terminal E.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston George Bush Intcntl

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

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Direct returns

Houston George Bush Intcntl to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Tuesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Wednesday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Thursday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Friday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Saturday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

Sunday

Aeromexico, Air France, Air New Zealand, +8 more

Aeromexico, Air France, +9 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Detroit to George Bush Intcntl

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 7944 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.3Food
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Good flights. On time. They had a gluten free snack option which was nice

8.0 ExcellentDenise, May 2025TRI - ATL
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Good flights. On time. They had a gluten free snack option which was nice

Take this flight once or twice a month. Just don’t cut it from the schedule.

737-800 in first class was pretty dumpy. Seat had an uncomfortable angle, storage under the seat was blocked so even my very modest backpack didn't fit, power outlet was flaky. Weird tiny seat pockets that couldn't hold a gallon ziploc bag, emesis bag missing, etc. etc. No in-flight service due to turbulence. Crew was excellent, boarding was smooth despite a full flight.

Food from the flight from Atlanta to Santiago was very poor..

Flight was delayed due to weather. Crew did a nice job of making us comfortable. No complain complaints.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Rode in a smaller plane and short trip meant no snacks, no free wifi or tv. It was only 30min flight so honestly wasn’t a big deal to lack these items.

Kind staff. Snacks are small but that’s the new normal.

All fine save for the abominable catering. Really gone downhill. We found it all inedible.

I appreciated friendly service from check-in, to boarding, to in-flight amenities! Attendants were accommodating and helpful. Thank you! Elaine

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

My suitcase was destroyed. The top part where the handle is is completed broken. And unusable now.

Since when do I have to pay for my checked bag? I have a United Explorer mileage plus silver card and I was charged for my checked bags. This also is an international flight. So I would like an explanation to be clear before I choose an airline please?

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

I had a bad experience with the security at IAH and felt like a sardine on all 4 legs of my journey.

I don’t understand the purpose of the orange “priority” tag on my bag. This tagged, my bag is last or near to the last bag to come down the carousel at IAH.

Oh my gosh, I loved my experience with United! they made me want to travel more often.

The planes are so dirty! Food crumbs and finger print smudges, Dust over the vents and carpet stains. It’s disgusting.

The bag drop personal were not helpful. There was no food on the flight. Boeing aircraft, lousy as always. Everything else was fine.

Update.us on flight information in a more timely manner. Don’t say we are boarding on time ten minutes before the boarding time when the aircraft isn’t arriving for another forty minutes.

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

The flight to Tokyo AA61 took off about two hours late, but then had to turn back. By that time the crew had to be replaced. Then they kept promising to take off in an hour, then in 3, then switch to the next day.

Any sort of gluten free snack option would be nice

I had a carry on and a personal bag. I put my personal item under my seat and on way to the seat I put my bag up. I usually close my eyes and rest as I was on call for last 36 hours. I heard very loud announcements that someone needs to identify their bag. Pretty sure it was not mine until the hostess pointed out my jacket details attached to the bag. I asked why she got my bag out. I got berated and did not want to create a scene. But this person needs to be talked to.

The trip was very smooth and they provided great customer service

Between Las Vegas and Dallas was okay But, once in the Dallas airport, notice, I have disability and ask for a wheelchair, they leave in a middle of nowhere, the personal in charge try to push me on a cart where I couldn't sit because was to high. Then they don't care about me, they bulling, till I start to yelling and crying, ask to everyone around, who can help me. The man in charge make a despective movements and said you are to loosing the fly. The last name in his batch started with an H, I did not have the full name. A nightmare. After all, a woman in charge was walking very slowly and asking me for a tip cause she was helping me to reach the fly. For years, AA has been the preferred airline. The personal in charge of the disabled people are discriminate me. Thank you Kayak.

Flight was late and missed connecting flight. They could have better accommodated, but instead did an overnight and had to arrive the next afternoon.

Awkward carry on process. Forced to check all carry on. No overhead space of worthiness. Left delayed, but made up the time. Crew was amicable.

April was the flight attendant in first class and was the most pleasant, cordial and efficient person I have seen on a flight in years. Good example of the type of people AA should hire to increase customer satisfacdtion.

The flight attendant spilled ice all down my leg and all over my suede boots and didn’t even apologize or anything. They just gave me a look like “what?!” Incredibly rude and dismissive. I saw them roll their eyes at other guests and even once yell at a lady with a baby.

My flight was good from my wheelchair assist to the plan & my exit.

Flight was on time It was a good flight overall

Check in at dtw was understaffed and chaotic. Flight itself was smooth. Airplane seats seemed newly upholstered and comfortable, flight attendants attentive.

More groups for smother boarding, I didnt have any food. and there was no entertainment

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

Your employees need to learn how to talk to people as creations of Yah. We are not their children nor are we lower than them.

Flight was ok with exception of the multiple delays. As with all Spirit flights, the sights are extremely uncomfortable and lack leg space. However, the price savings is the plus.

Okay for the most part but Good boarding and on time

The flight was delayed and the announcements were hard to hear, but the crew was great

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