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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston from C$ 87

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HOU
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 10 April 2026.

Fri 1/59:18 p.m.
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/56:14 p.m.
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop17h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4C$ 170
Sat 9/58:52 a.m.
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Tue 12/52:51 p.m.
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 7/4C$ 172
Tue 28/49:18 p.m.
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/52:51 p.m.
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4C$ 176
Sat 2/55:42 p.m.
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop6h 08m
Frontier
Tue 2/66:00 a.m.
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop6h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 9/4C$ 177
Thu 30/48:43 p.m.
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop12h 16m
Frontier
Mon 4/58:54 a.m.
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 51m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4C$ 178
Wed 6/58:52 a.m.
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Tue 12/56:05 a.m.
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop17h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/4C$ 181
Thu 30/49:18 p.m.
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/56:05 a.m.
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop5h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4C$ 183
Sun 19/49:18 p.m.
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/46:14 p.m.
IAH
-
DTW
1 stop23h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/4C$ 184
Sat 9/58:52 a.m.
DTW
-
IAH
Nonstop3h 19m
Frontier
Sun 17/52:51 p.m.
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 9/4C$ 185
Sat 9/59:16 a.m.
DTW
-
IAH
1 stop6h 45m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 17/58:28 a.m.
IAH
-
DTW
Nonstop2h 46m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 6/4C$ 187
Sat 9/53:40 p.m.
DTW
-
HOU
1 stop5h 05m
Southwest
Tue 12/54:00 p.m.
HOU
-
DTW
1 stop4h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 9/4C$ 331
Sat 9/55:50 a.m.
DTW
-
HOU
2 stops8h 50m
Southwest
Sat 16/58:25 a.m.
HOU
-
DTW
2 stops13h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 9/4C$ 353

Find 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 10 April 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 170

One-way from

C$ 87

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 434
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  • Frontier
  • 1/5-4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 26m total
  • Detroit to Houston
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  • Frontier
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Detroit to Houston
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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

3:40 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

1 stop5h 05m

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/5

4:00 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop4h 15m

C$ 331

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 9/5

11:05 a.m.-1:23 p.m.

Nonstop3h 18m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 10/5

7:55 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

Nonstop2h 52m

C$ 331

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 6/5

7:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

1 stop4h 45m

Houston Hobby

Tue 12/5

9:15 a.m.-3:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 20m

C$ 331

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 27/5

7:29 a.m.-4:09 p.m.

1 stop9h 40m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/6

6:00 a.m.-5:29 p.m.

1 stop10h 29m

C$ 356

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

8:25 a.m.-10:33 a.m.

Nonstop3h 08m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 2/5

3:21 p.m.-7:04 p.m.

Nonstop2h 43m

C$ 358

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 5/10

7:55 p.m.-9:59 p.m.

Nonstop3h 04m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 10/10

11:30 a.m.-3:19 p.m.

Nonstop2h 49m

C$ 400

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 1/5

3:00 p.m.-10:50 p.m.

1 stop8h 50m

Houston Hobby

Thu 7/5

4:05 p.m.-12:15 a.m.

1 stop7h 10m

C$ 407

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 8/5

8:15 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

1 stop4h 40m

Houston Hobby

Mon 11/5

4:50 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

1 stop4h 30m

C$ 414

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 4/5

8:30 a.m.-10:39 a.m.

Nonstop3h 09m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/5

7:32 p.m.-11:20 p.m.

Nonstop2h 48m

C$ 414

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 2/5

3:40 p.m.-7:30 p.m.

1 stop4h 50m

Houston Hobby

Tue 2/6

2:45 p.m.-9:35 p.m.

1 stop5h 50m

C$ 421

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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 3 April 2026.

Booking 27 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of C$ 98). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 198). 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 10 April 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 4 April 2026.

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

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston?

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 10 April 2026.
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
7.9
Good
8,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,402 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,562 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,607 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
2,997 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as C$ 331, Southwest can have you in Houston from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in 3h 18m. 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 Frontier is currently your cheapest option to Houston, with prices starting at C$ 68. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Spirit Airlines and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 103 and C$ 177, respectively. Users have found that Frontier is 80% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston (average of C$ 98). Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston in June is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 198). 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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