Direct flights from Houston to Detroit IAH → DTW
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW), several times daily. The flight takes about 2h 43m and covers 1,076 miles (1,731 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $253, with recent bookable fares from $106. Arrivals run on time 78.1% at IAH and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 784 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in October rather than December typically saves $134 on IAH → DTW.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 10–16 nights typically costs $63 less than 6–9 nights.
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Nonstop departures observed in recent fares
Across 67 recent dates we priced, Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) showed up to 5 nonstop departures a day, with the earliest around 05:02 and the latest around 20:00, operated by Delta, United, and Frontier.
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Departure times seen while pricing this route over the last few weeks — a sample, not the full timetable. Airlines adjust schedules seasonally.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Houston to Detroit?
Yes, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and 3 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW).
Which airlines fly direct from Houston to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Mesa Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Houston to Detroit.
How long is the flight from Houston to Detroit?
The nonstop flight from Houston to Detroit takes ~2h 43m (approximately 1731 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Houston to Detroit?
Nonstop flights from Houston to Detroit operate multiple daily.
What is the on-time performance for flights from Houston to Detroit?
Arrivals run on time 78.1% at IAH and 77.9% at DTW — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
How much is a round-trip flight from Houston to Detroit?
Round-trip flights from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) start at $106, with a typical fare around $253. Based on 784 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Detroit?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Houston to Detroit, with typical fares around $236 — versus about $370 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Houston to Detroit?
Typical round-trip fares from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $258, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $195, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $195. Medians from 784 recent fare combinations.
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