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Cheap flights from Detroit to Houston

DTT — HOU
2 Nov — 9 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

C$ 369
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (C$ 63 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 16 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Houston?

The price you pay for your flight from Detroit to Houston may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Houston?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of C$ 303). Flying from Detroit to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 460). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DTT to HOU?

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit to Houston at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 64% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Detroit to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
7.8
Good
8,626 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,283 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,563 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,215 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Detroit to Houston?

    Most people fly from Detroit All airports (DTT) if they book a flight from Detroit to Houston. On average, All airports has 0 outbound flights to Houston per day from 3 airlines. Detroit All airports is conveniently located just 0.9 km from Detroit’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Houston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Houston is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as C$ 112 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and United Airlines, starting at C$ 139 and C$ 348 round-trip. These flights start at 69% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Detroit to Houston that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Detroit to Houston flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Detroit to Houston?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Detroit to Houston.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Detroit to Houston?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Detroit to Houston by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit to Houston?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of C$ 303). Flying from Detroit to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 460). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Detroit to Houston

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapestC$ 112AverageC$ 317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapestC$ 139AverageC$ 337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 348AverageC$ 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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