$49 Find Cheap Flights from Detroit to Houston

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Cheap Flights from Detroit to Houston (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 Houston 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 Houston

Wed, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:01 pmDTW-IAH
3h 06mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
8:30 pm - 12:19 amIAH-DTW
2h 49mnonstop
$91Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 9 - Wed, Jul 16
Spirit Airlines Logo
4:53 pm - 10:37 pmDTW-IAH
6h 44m1 stop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:13 amIAH-DTW
2h 43mnonstop
$92Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 15
Spirit Airlines Logo
9:55 am - 12:01 pmDTW-IAH
3h 06mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 9:13 amIAH-DTW
2h 43mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 12
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 8:05 pmDTW-HOU
8h 00m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:25 am - 6:25 pmHOU-DTW
6h 00m1 stop
$179Southwest
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Sat, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 8
American Airlines Logo
11:54 am - 6:04 pmDTW-HOU
7h 10m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 4:51 pmHOU-DTW
5h 40m1 stop
$183American Airlines
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Tue, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 11
Southwest Logo
1:05 pm - 8:10 pmDTW-HOU
8h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
5:00 pm - 11:20 pmHOU-DTW
5h 20m1 stop
$184Southwest
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 7
American Airlines Logo
11:54 am - 3:55 pmDTW-HOU
5h 01m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:11 am - 6:31 pmHOU-DTW
7h 20m1 stop
$203American Airlines
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Thu, Jul 10 - Wed, Jul 16
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 9:48 pmDTW-IAH
2h 53mnonstop
Delta Logo
6:55 pm - 10:50 pmIAH-DTW
2h 55mnonstop
$234Delta
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 12
United Airlines Logo
8:20 am - 10:20 amDTW-IAH
3h 00mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:03 pm - 11:59 pmIAH-DTW
2h 56mnonstop
$239United Airlines
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 6
Delta Logo
3:59 pm - 5:59 pmDTW-IAH
3h 00mnonstop
Delta Logo
5:30 am - 9:11 amIAH-DTW
2h 41mnonstop
$259Delta
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Expert advice for your flight from Detroit to Houston

 
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Spirit Airlines

Spirit's Big Front Seat offers 20-inch width and 11-inch extra legroom, enhancing comfort affordably.


Spirit's Go Big fare includes priority check-in and free Wi-Fi, maximizing value for budget-conscious travelers.

Delta

Delta offers free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members on domestic flights, enhancing productivity and connectivity.


Delta's Sky Priority check-in speeds up the process for elite status holders and premium cabin passengers.

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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to six inches more legroom, ideal for added comfort on medium-haul flights.


United's Premier Access provides priority check-in and boarding, perfect for business travelers seeking efficiency.

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DTW

For early departures, consider airport hotels offering overnight stays and shuttle services to DTW, saving time and hassle in the morning.

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IAH

Use rideshare apps like Uber or Lyft for quick transport from IAH, but note pickups are only at Terminals A, B, and C.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Detroit to Houston flights

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

What is the cheapest Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston cost $122 and was between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $122.

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

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

When flying from Detroit to Houston, 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 Fridays and the most expensive ones on Mondays.

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

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, 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 is September, where tickets cost $181 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $304 and $296 respectively.

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

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, 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, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight$49
Flight from Detroit to Houston George Bush Airport

When to book flights from Detroit to Houston

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Detroit to Houston based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
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FAQs for booking Detroit to Houston flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston was $49 for a one-way ticket and $91 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Detroit to Houston.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Detroit to Houston?

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

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

    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.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Houston 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?

    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 with an airline and back to Detroit with another airline.

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

    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 from Detroit up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Prefer to fly direct from Detroit to Houston?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston.
Find which airlines fly direct from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston

Monday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Direct returns

Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Thursday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Friday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Saturday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

Sunday

Delta, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines

Delta, Spirit Airlines, +1 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Detroit to Houston

 
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 Houston? 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.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4280 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

10.0 ExcellentMichael, Jun 2025SMF - SEA
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Southwest is Southwest. No frills. If you're luck enough to get a happy crew (we did), then it makes for a nicer flight.

Southwest is typically delayed, and it gets wearisome. It is no longer a discount airline and you get way less than you pay for when it comes to comfort and Ce.

We sat on the plane on the tarmac for 4 hours.

I'm not a fan of Southwest's model. I don't like the herding style of boarding.

Multiple delays and gate changes. Arrived at final destination 6 hours late. All rental cars had been taken.

The movies using Southwest WiFi kept pausing and I had to restart multiple times.

First, my flight was a usual flight nothing exceptional or unexpected. Over all it was a normal, good flight! Second, your questionaire is wholly lacking in the proper options to which one can answer a question. Often on short flights, there is no food let alone entertainment so why isn't that reflected in your questionaire? A simple "not applicable" would cover that issue appropriately but no, your form arbitrarily enters an answer based on the initial assessment which normally isn't factual. Until you provide an accurate means of assessing flights, I'll no longer be completing of these unimpressive and misleading assessements. Thank you!

Easy to book and to get check in and get on and off.

First time I’ve ever missed a flight and it was an international flight.. Southwest put me on the next flight and it was the best experience possible.

It seems as though the provisions are even less. Although SWA used to be an economy Airline, that isn't really the case anymore. I paid over $700. for a round trip to Denver and I could have flown just about any airline for the price. The drinks are now in a 6-ounce cup and with ice I'm sure a can would fill more than 2 cups. However, I am very proud of SWA for using paper rather than continuing to contribute to the millions of plastic cups being used each day. I've thought of this fr many years and am so glad to see it come to fruition, if not by only SWA so far.

I like for how they process during check in. It was very smoothly.

The flight was scheduled for 2:30 PM. Early in the morning we got a text message saying the flight was delayed and rescheduled for 3:00 PM. We got to the airport with that in mind. Then we got a message during check-in at the flight was rescheduled again for 2:30 PM. We almost missed our flight. In fact, our bags Were told that they would not make it. At the end, everything worked out. But it is very stressful.

Most aspects were good however if they assign boarding zones they ought to enforce them or why bother? My luggage from SAN-JFK-MAD was lost in NY so I without my main bag for two days upon arrival in Spain. They were helpful in tracking it and eventually delivered it to my hotel. The flub was because of a delay upon arrival in NYC. I had booked 2 1/2 hours between flights but we had to hold on the taxiway for an hour after landing while waiting for a clear gate which likely caused the baggage error.

Excellent check-in. Crew was good. Excellent communication from flight deck.

Great overall. There was a bit of turbulence so they could only serve water because too much turbulence for the carts. Was glad they prioritized safety though

Excellent flight, the planes were newer, they did a nice job with boarding, great service overall.

Great service. Flight was delayed while we sat on the runway for a couple of hours. Weather related. Staff made is very bearable. The steward servicing the first class cabin was exceptional. Thank you! 💗

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

Amazing flight! I have never noticed the uniforms of the attendants before in twenty years of flying except today when one female had the most amazing dress on. It was beautifully designed and showed she was in charge. I never dreamed I would google who designed Delta uniforms . The ultimate compliment is when another woman admires your outfit. . I hope your designer puts it on the market

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

Flight was on time. Boarding was smooth. Flight attendants were friendly and efficient. Entertainment system was broken for all passengers on the left side of the aisle. I would prefer if meals were not served on red eye flights. No one should need to dine at that time and it is disturbing for those passengers trying to sleep.

Gate agent did not hold flight for connection, provided no assistance to get new flight

I always appreciate when everything is on time! In this flight you have a short connection and it could be stressful , but is was easy and fast. They even ask people to wait so the ones that have a short connection could leave before. It was the fist time that something like this happened.

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.

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.

Asked several times dairy free options and was ignored. Was told chips was the only thing I could have that I should have put it on my profile “which it is”. Very unprofessional. WiFi didn’t work have the flight. Overall a very bad experience.

The chair cushions may need an upgrade. I have been noticing they are so worn out, thin so you’d sit in a dip 😄. Other than that, all was an enjoyable trip. Thanks AA!

I’m impressed that we were on time in Sacramento after having a late departure in Newark and our made it. The staff was friendly and warm.

5.5 hour delay with no explanation on why, along with no proactive effort to reaccomodate me.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious.

Plane, flight, crew, captain were all great. The first flight had a Chipotle box lunch...delicious. this return flight not as tasty, but filling.

So awful Unreliable Unfriendly Bad Mad Mean Smelly Hot Late Overbooked Understaffed Expensive Cramped Narcs If they were a fruit they’d be rotten durian

It’s a great flight. Service is good. Staff is awesome.

Boarding on time and fight was early but they didn't let us off the plane on time so we missed our connecting flight to Japan.

DFW-LHR Toilets not kept clean Too cramped. Aisles so narrow crew were constantly banging into people on the aisle seats. Even then, the carts used are reduced width. Other than that it was a decent flight on both legs

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

Tell them to chose a better, less bumpy route :( my seat had no window all the way at the end 😔

Boarding east and ontime. Seat spacing was tight, and seats don’t recline.

Overall flight was good, the attendant at the desk was pretty rude to me and some other customers. It was my second time flying on my own and I was repeatedly told to use the app to find my seat assignment but the app would not work, in the end it took just a few seconds to print a physical copy, but I was given a lot of trouble over it.

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.

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