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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston from C$ 91

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HOU
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (HO1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 147

One-way from

C$ 91

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

C$ 281
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 25m total
  • Detroit to Houston
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 28/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 12m total
  • Detroit to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (C$ 49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Detroit to Houston
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Detroit to Houston. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 14/106:05 a.m.DTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 21/105:25 a.m.IAH - DTW
1 stop7h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/9C$ 147
Thu 16/105:47 p.m.DTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 04mSpirit Airlines
Mon 20/104:15 p.m.IAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/9C$ 152
Sat 11/106:29 p.m.DTW - IAH
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 18/108:10 p.m.IAH - DTW
1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/9C$ 158
Sat 27/97:05 a.m.DTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 30/96:47 a.m.IAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/9C$ 166
Sat 27/99:10 a.m.DTW - IAH
1 stop14h 16mSpirit Airlines
Tue 7/106:50 a.m.IAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 167
Sat 11/106:29 p.m.DTW - IAH
1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines
Mon 13/108:10 p.m.IAH - DTW
1 stop12h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 15/9C$ 206
Thu 16/104:58 p.m.DTW - IAH
1 stop6h 05mFrontier
Mon 20/106:05 a.m.IAH - DTW
1 stop8h 58mFrontier
Deal found 13/9C$ 210
Sat 1/116:20 p.m.DTW - HOU
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Sat 8/1111:15 a.m.HOU - DTW
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 14/9C$ 248
Fri 3/105:40 p.m.DTW - HOU
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Tue 7/103:40 p.m.HOU - DTW
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9C$ 264
Wed 8/107:25 p.m.DTW - HOU
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Wed 15/101:30 p.m.HOU - DTW
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9C$ 274
Sat 25/106:20 p.m.DTW - HOU
1 stop5h 00mSouthwest
Sun 26/106:45 a.m.HOU - DTW
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 15/9C$ 275
Sat 11/106:40 a.m.DTW - HOU
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Sat 18/103:10 p.m.HOU - DTW
1 stop4h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 14/9C$ 291

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston that are best for you.

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Detroit

Fly to

Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 24/1

6:59 p.m.-9:08 p.m.

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 26/1

7:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop2h 40m

C$ 152

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 21/2

6:59 p.m.-9:08 p.m.

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/3

7:00 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop2h 40m

C$ 249

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 1/11

1:35 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

2 stops6h 55m

Houston Hobby

Sat 8/11

5:40 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

1 stop8h 20m

C$ 255

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 3/10

5:40 p.m.-11:45 p.m.

1 stop7h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/10

3:40 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

1 stop6h 20m

C$ 264

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 16/10

3:59 p.m.-5:59 p.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 19/10

5:30 a.m.-9:12 a.m.

Nonstop2h 42m

C$ 275

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 25/10

6:20 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop5h 00m

Houston Hobby

Sun 26/10

6:45 a.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 275

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 11/10

6:40 a.m.-4:45 p.m.

2 stops11h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sat 18/10

3:10 p.m.-8:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 20m

C$ 291

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 23/12

9:20 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 30/12

5:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 300

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 1/10

1:05 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

2 stops8h 05m

Houston Hobby

Fri 3/10

5:05 a.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop4h 10m

C$ 300

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 6/11

7:15 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop9h 05m

Houston Hobby

Sun 9/11

5:20 a.m.-12:10 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 303

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Detroit to Houston. Price data was last updated on 12 September 2025.

Booking 90 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of C$ 364). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 481). 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 DTW to HOU?

Find hourly flight availability from Detroit to Houston. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Houston. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Houston

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Houston. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Houston. Reviews last updated 15 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andSpirit Airlines from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,015 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Detroit to Houston. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Located just 27.8 km from the city centre, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Houston from Detroit. Booking flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Houston from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston?

    For as low as C$ 275, Spirit Airlines can have you in Houston from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 3h. The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston is about 1730 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston round-trip?

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at C$ 120. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 186 and C$ 219, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 64% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as C$ 91 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from C$ 151 and Southwest from C$ 151 one-way.

  • 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 Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of C$ 364). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 481). 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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Spirit AirlinesCheapestC$ 120AverageC$ 201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapestC$ 219AverageC$ 561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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