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Cheap flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Houston from C$ 97

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 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTW — HOU
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 170

One-way from

C$ 97

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 380
Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 26/4-3/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 55m total
  • Detroit to Houston
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Spirit Airlines
  • Spirit Airlines
  • 18/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 06m total
  • Detroit to Houston
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 13 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 28 March 2025.

Sat 26/45:30 a.m.DTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 06mSpirit Airlines
Sat 3/55:13 p.m.IAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 49mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 170
Sat 5/78:15 p.m.DTW - IAH
Nonstop2h 52mDelta
Sat 12/73:25 p.m.IAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 50mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 284
Tue 20/56:45 a.m.DTW - HOU
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Tue 27/55:25 a.m.HOU - DTW
1 stop4h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 27/3C$ 320
Fri 6/68:23 a.m.DTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/68:00 p.m.IAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 342
Thu 4/95:52 p.m.DTW - IAH
1 stop5h 01mAmerican Airlines
Fri 19/96:33 p.m.IAH - DTW
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 356
Thu 3/48:30 a.m.DTW - HOU
1 stop6h 16mDelta
Mon 7/46:37 p.m.HOU - DTW
1 stop5h 14mDelta
Deal found 27/3C$ 527
Sat 10/57:00 a.m.DTW - IAH
1 stop17h 59mAlaska Airlines
Sun 18/55:54 p.m.IAH - DTW
2 stops34h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3C$ 813

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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

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Houston

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 26/4

5:30 a.m.-7:36 a.m.

Nonstop3h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 3/5

5:13 p.m.-9:02 p.m.

Nonstop2h 49m

C$ 170

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/7

8:15 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

Nonstop2h 52m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 12/7

3:25 p.m.-7:15 p.m.

Nonstop2h 50m

C$ 284

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 20/5

6:45 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop4h 35m

Houston Hobby

Tue 27/5

5:25 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

1 stop4h 15m

C$ 320

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 6/6

8:23 a.m.-10:23 a.m.

Nonstop3h 00m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 6/6

8:00 p.m.-11:56 p.m.

Nonstop2h 56m

C$ 342

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 4/9

5:52 p.m.-9:53 p.m.

1 stop5h 01m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 19/9

6:33 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop4h 52m

C$ 356

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Mon 2/6

8:35 a.m.-3:38 p.m.

1 stop8h 03m

Houston Hobby

Fri 6/6

6:42 p.m.-12:55 a.m.

1 stop5h 13m

C$ 540

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 10/5

7:00 a.m.-11:59 p.m.

1 stop17h 59m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 18/5

5:54 p.m.-5:14 a.m.

2 stops34h 20m

C$ 813

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 18/4

5:30 a.m.-7:36 a.m.

Nonstop3h 06m

C$ 97

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 19/4

6:45 a.m.-11:20 a.m.

1 stop5h 35m

C$ 164

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/7

8:15 p.m.-10:07 p.m.

Nonstop2h 52m

C$ 170

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Houston

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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 21 March 2025.

Booking 23 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 507). 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 28 March 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.

Rainfall in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Houston ranges from 81.0 - 150.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 150.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 81.0 mm.

Temperature in Houston by month

Plan your trip to Houston by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Houston, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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 28 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Detroit to Houston by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,798 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
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Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,274 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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.

  • 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$ 170. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at C$ 284 and C$ 320, respectively. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 49% 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$ 97 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from C$ 164 and Delta from C$ 170 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 May is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 507). 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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