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$90 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Houston Hobby Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$179
Overall average: $268
Southwest
Tue 4/21Wed 4/29
DTW - HOU • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$90
Typical prices: $85-$220
Southwest
Tue 4/14
DTW - HOU • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $179 (round-trip)
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Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Detroit and Hobby. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $215 (round-trip)
Nashville (BNA)
Shortest trip • 4h 46m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Hobby (DTW-HOU)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Detroit to Hobby that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Detroit to Hobby

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 10:45 am
DTW
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HOU
4h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 25m
1 stop
$179Southwest
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 29
Southwest Logo
7:00 am - 2:55 pm
DTW
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HOU
8h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 25m
1 stop
$184Southwest
Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 11:47 pm
DTW
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HOU
5h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 2:49 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 48m
1 stop
$218American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 11:05 pm
DTW
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HOU
4h 50m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
HOU
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DTW
4h 15m
1 stop
$219Southwest
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 6:50 pm
DTW
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HOU
6h 55m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 25m
1 stop
$224Southwest
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
Southwest Logo
12:55 pm - 11:10 pm
DTW
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HOU
11h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:10 am - 3:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 25m
1 stop
$229Southwest
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Southwest Logo
7:15 pm - 11:50 pm
DTW
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HOU
5h 35m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:40 am - 1:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
4h 55m
1 stop
$238Southwest
Fri, Apr 3 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
8:25 pm - 12:20 am
DTW
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HOU
4h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 9:35 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 35m
1 stop
$239Southwest
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25
American Airlines Logo
7:53 am - 12:12 pm
DTW
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HOU
5h 19m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 10:59 pm
HOU
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DTW
5h 41m
1 stop
$242American Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Sat, Apr 18
American Airlines Logo
7:16 pm - 11:47 pm
DTW
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HOU
5h 31m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:01 am - 2:49 pm
HOU
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DTW
7h 48m
1 stop
$243American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Hobby flights

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

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

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

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport is October, where tickets cost $185 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $298 and $291 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$90
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 14% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
Flight from Detroit to Houston Hobby Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Hobby

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Hobby 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 Hobby Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport was $90 for a one-way ticket and $179 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    Detroit and Houston Hobby Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Detroit from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and will be arriving at Houston Hobby.

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

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Detroit to Houston are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $372 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $311 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Detroit to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston Hobby 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline. Booking your flights between Detroit and HOU 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 Hobby 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 Hobby Airport from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Hobby

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Detroit to Houston. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Detroit to Hobby? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4295 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.5Entertainment
7.0Food
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Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
STL - DAL
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Only downside was the legroom and seat width, which is always a problem unless I spend more for a premium seat.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

On time. Friendly staff. Took to long to pre bord all the specialty groups. Cramped small plane

No delays and arrived to destination 30 min early. Staff was super friendly.

Everything a cheap airline should be at normal airline rates.

Full cans of soda would be nice. A choice between two snacks would be appreciated.

Tried watching free movie and it kept freezing so I couldn’t finish.

I was re-booked onto another flight because my original flight was delayed and I would have missed my connector. I ended up in the “C” group after paying extra to be in the “A “ group on the original flight. At least if you’re going to re-book people, re-book them into the same group.

Was good. I miss the free 2 checked bags. That was part of what made Southwest special

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

Delta flights recently are always delayed AND at jfk tney get the gates further away (need To walk 20’ to get to them/all the way at the end of the terminal). Not sure whats happening but price doesnt match experience!

Flight was delayed and no reasons provided. After the passengers were boarded, the crew made announcement that the captain has jot arrived and he would take another 15 mins. All passengers patiently sat until the captain came and started. Terrible experience!

Flight delay was frustrating, also you cannot checkin online without delta app, web browser check-in throw errors

No wheel chair as requested at Atlanta arrival on first flight.

Only freetext wifi was available in flight; browsing WiFi required payment. Since the seats had no in flight entertainment, Delta should revisit this policy on this longer flight.

Got on the plane and sat there for an hour before departure.

Because I was moved to an exit row, the snacks in economy comfort, the selection of snacks was better.

The entertainment screens were not working and there was no air condition the entire flight. Very uncomfortable.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

Very old flight - time to retire it for newer airplanes

Do not like the size of the overhead bin. I think staff should monitor the size of suitcases that are being carried on by passengers to ensure they meet the size requirement.

Everything except the food and entertainment. It was a great experience though

Delayed, toilets did not flush, pilot parked to far away from Gate

Check-in, boarding and the flight from Phoenix to Houston was quick and easy. The flight from Houston to Shreveport was delayed 5 hours. It was frustrating but I think United handled it the best they could.

The staff was hospitable and professional. The seat had a bit of wear. The winner shade was stuck 1/4 open. I received the best of both worlds. The morning sun was able to come in and blind the screen i was trying to use while at the same time it was too low to look out and enjoy the view. Rather embarrassing for a 1st class ticket.

United is an incompetent airline. They parked the plane on the tarmac for an hour after arriving because they “didn’t have a gate available” it was actually some sort of lie because as we de planed there were approximately 9 open and manned and empty gates that we walked past. Many people on the flight missed connections for the hour long sit on the tarmac. Utterly baffling and incompetent behavior from United flight ops.

I boarded flight UA#1318 at Sacramento International Airport going back to Houston TX. The flight was scheduled at 5:10am. I was able to check in virtually using the United Airlines app. When I entered the airport, there was no one outside assisting with checked bags as it was for Delta Airlines. Immediately upon entering, there was a LONG, EXTREMELY LONG line to the kiosks to get boarding passes. I stand in line to get boarding passes then had to move to ANOTHER EXTREMELY LONG line to get my bags checked in. While standing in this line, we noticed an agent taking customers to 3 at a time to her station to check their bags in. Lucky for me, she called me back, checked my bags for me and I was on my way. I then encountered another long line at the TSA check and to avoid I ending up having to sign up for CLEAR to bypass it. So glad, I did.,...Both of my flights were great with no issues, butthe check in progress at Bush Airport was so much smoother. Check-in at SMF airport needs to be anaylzed and corrected. Do better United, I know you can....thanks

Ot was overall fine. Left on time and had basic snacks. Weather was finicky but that’s not the airlines fault.

Even though we were delayed, we were able to make our connection

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

Flight has been canceled 10 minutes before the departure time and no explanation was given. What a joke of a company

Everything was OK, the deicing took a long time, our connections were almost missed.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Cheap, only one short delay. No issues despite bad weather. Able to take a big backpack for free.

Your flight crew and boarding area crew need to have microphone use training. They all hold the microphone right up to their mouths, way to close making understanding them almost impossible. The microphone should be held about 3 to 4 inches away from their mouths. This would provide for much better clarity through the PA system. ‘Eating the mic’ DOES NOT work.

Cancel the ticket on my day that I’m travelling that it was

Spirit cancelled my return flight the day before travel and so I had to book a last minute flight on American Airlines.

Flight was cancelled with no help From spirit or kayak. Please refund asap

Flight was cancelled 2.5 before departure without warning. Staff was rude and lied to us pre-security.

Our flight was canceled. I will never use Kayak nor Frontier for travel again. The entire experience was a headache.

Frontier.. nickel and dime add-ons. Flight late, on time, late again, last minute gate change, arrival gate required a shuttle to the terminal. They sure keep you guessing.. if you like a little chaos and airport anxiety, this is the airline for you!

This is my second time flying with Frontier. My current experience was very favorable. The staff from the gate to the plane was friendly, warm and professional. The food options lacked in my opinion. This area needs some attention in my opinion.

There was no food and no entertainment, so I'm not sure why these are even in the survey, as my understanding is frontier does not ever offer food without a few, not even a snack, and there are no screens so unless the flight safety talk is our entertainment why ask how we liked it?. One of the flight attendants say in the back of the plane as people filed in to their seats, yelling orders about where to put baggage and telling people to hurry up. It was the least professional experience I've ever had on a flight.

Very well recently! Frontier is improving and less harrassing customer on luggages! Positive!

Good for a budget airline! It was easy to get on, staff was really nice. Can’t say anything about the food or entertainment because it wasn’t available, which is fine.

I am writing to express my disappointment with my recent Frontier Airlines flight. I was charged $99 at the gate because my bag was said to be too large, yet once onboard there was no available overhead bin space, and I was required to place the bag under the seat in front of me anyway. This made the charge feel unnecessary and unfair. Additionally, before the flight even took off, I was asked to move from the seat I paid for into a middle seat so another passenger and her cat could have my seat to themselves. I was not offered compensation or an explanation for being moved from a paid seat. Between the unexpected bag fee and being forced to give up my seat, this experience fell well below acceptable customer service standards. I would appreciate a review of this situation and appropriate compensation.

It was costly and difficult to check in. $85 to take a small suitcase with me, carry on or checked and $75 on the return trip, Plus $25 if I didn't check my self in check in $25, because I couldn't do it on the kiosk. Small very uncomfortable seats, waited on the runway for near an hour each way. It was my worst flight to date.

It was ok. It was expensive to check 2 bags ($75.00 per bag), and then it took a long time to wait for shuttle to take us from one terminal to the terminal where the plane was taking off at LAX. And all of this for a flight where we had to pay for any food or drink that was not water.

It didn’t happen. I booked it and then was told it wasn’t available and then forced to pay far higher prices for a worse option

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