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Among airlines operating Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and Houston. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Delta
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston usually depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and may arrive at several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $205 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $263 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 51% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $251 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $283, a difference of $32. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 43%, evening flights for 14%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Houston are Downtown Houston, George R. Brown Convention Center and Galleria Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Houston on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston:

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 9:24 am
• Latest: departs at 8:38 pm and lands at 11:47 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 09m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 23% above the route average of $262. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston takes 3h 09m, covering 1,089 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $100, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 32m, compared with 4h 37m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 4h 54m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Since Houston is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) — daily rates from around $3:

• ACO Rent A Car
• Easirent
• America Car Rental
• Hertz
• Thrifty

Near Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) — daily rates from around $20:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Alamo
• Hertz
• Budget

Round-trip flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston range from $186 to $362, with an average of $262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $186 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flights:

• • Delta
• • JetBlue