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$124 Find Cheap Flights from Houston to Detroit - Compare and Save

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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$172
Typical prices: $164-$333
Frontier
Thu 8/13Mon 8/17
IAH - DTW • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$195
Typical prices: $144-$336
Delta
Sun 8/30Sun 9/6
IAH - DTW • Non-stop
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Delta offers free Wi-Fi; United Economy Plus adds extra legroom.
United Priority Boarding helps carry-ons; IAH security lines are efficient.
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You can fly direct with Delta, Frontier and United Airlines. Average duration is 2h 53m
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 33% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Detroit

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Detroit 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Detroit

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Aug 17
Frontier Logo
8:02 pm - 12:40 am
IAH
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DTW
27h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
5:35 pm - 7:20 am
DTW
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IAH
14h 45m
1 stop
$172Frontier
Sat, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
4:32 pm - 1:39 pm
IAH
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DTW
20h 07m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 am - 7:20 am
DTW
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IAH
26h 20m
1 stop
$172Frontier
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Aug 30
Delta Logo
7:29 pm - 11:22 pm
IAH
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DTW
2h 53mnonstop
Delta Logo
8:35 am - 10:33 am
DTW
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IAH
2h 58mnonstop
$195Delta
Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23
Delta Logo
6:27 pm - 10:20 pm
IAH
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DTW
2h 53mnonstop
Delta Logo
4:00 pm - 5:54 pm
DTW
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IAH
2h 54mnonstop
$195Delta
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 10:15 pm
HOU
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DTW
5h 20m
1 stop
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3:50 pm - 8:25 pm
DTW
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HOU
5h 35m
1 stop
$215Southwest
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
Southwest Logo
3:55 pm - 9:50 pm
HOU
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DTW
4h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 10:00 am
DTW
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HOU
5h 25m
1 stop
$215Southwest
Fri, Aug 21 - Tue, Aug 25
United Airlines Logo
6:36 pm - 10:30 pm
IAH
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DTW
2h 54mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:17 am
DTW
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IAH
3h 02mnonstop
$294United Airlines
Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 3:54 pm
IAH
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DTW
2h 54mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:03 pm
DTW
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IAH
7h 03m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 12
American Airlines Logo
12:14 pm - 6:47 pm
HOU
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DTW
5h 33m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
8:01 am - 1:25 pm
DTW
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HOU
6h 24m
1 stop
$309American Airlines
Sat, Aug 22 - Sat, Aug 29
American Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 6:47 pm
HOU
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DTW
8h 10m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:43 am - 5:44 pm
DTW
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HOU
7h 01m
1 stop
$309American Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Detroit flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport departing in August.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from Houston usually cost between $167 and $346 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $172 on Frontier (Aug 13-Aug 17).

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

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport costs $149 on the route between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). It is also the most popular route.

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

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

For Houston to Detroit, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Detroit back to Houston, the best deals are generally found on Saturday, with Monday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is October, where tickets cost $228 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $330 and $329 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County 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 Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 33% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Detroit

 
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Cheapest flight

$124
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Detroit

When to book flights from Houston to Detroit

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Detroit based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Houston to Detroit flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport was $124 for a one-way ticket and $172 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Detroit from Houston.

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

    Houston has 2 major airports: Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the only airport in Detroit. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Houston George Bush Airport.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Detroit?

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

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

    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 Houston to Detroit.

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

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

    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 Detroit with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

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

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

Prefer to fly direct from Houston to Detroit?

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

Direct departures

Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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Direct returns

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to Houston

Monday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Tuesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Wednesday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Thursday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Friday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Saturday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

Sunday

Delta,Frontier,United Airlines

Delta,Frontier, +1 more

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Detroit (DTW)