Cheap Flights from Houston to Detroit Wayne County

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Houston to Detroit Wayne County Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $180. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Detroit.$180 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Mon, 20 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $180, select.

Detroit.$188 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 May, returning Sat, 30 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 29 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.

Detroit.$188 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $188, select.

Detroit.$189 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Sun, 3 May.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Sun, 3 May, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Detroit.$189 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun, returning Tue, 14 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $189, select.

Detroit.$240 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 8 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 8 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $240, select.

Detroit.$241 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul, returning Wed, 22 Jul.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.

Detroit.$241 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Jun, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Thu, 11 Jun, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $241, select.

Detroit.$254 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $254, select.

Detroit.$302 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $302, select.

Detroit.$320 per passenger.Departing Tue, 18 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Spirit Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $320, select.

Detroit.$372 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $372, select.

Detroit.$388 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Thu, 9 Apr.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Detroit Wayne County on Thu, 9 Apr, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $388, select.

Detroit.$419 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $419, select.

Detroit.$502 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Detroit Wayne County on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $502, select.

Detroit.$544 per passenger.Departing Fri, 20 Nov, returning Fri, 12 Feb.Return flight with Delta.Outbound direct flight with Delta departs from Houston George Bush Intercntl. on Fri, 20 Nov, arriving in Detroit Wayne County.Inbound direct flight with Delta departs from Detroit Wayne County on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Houston George Bush Intercntl..Price includes taxes and charges.From $544, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Detroit Wayne County

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Houston to Detroit Wayne County flights are currently cheapest in April.

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Direct flights from Houston to Detroit Wayne County

Houston to Detroit Wayne County: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Houston to Detroit below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Detroit Wayne County.

Houston to Detroit: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$94
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	2 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airline	WestJet
Average flights per week	221

Finding cheap flights from Houston to Detroit Wayne County: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Houston to Detroit Wayne County?

The best price we found for a return flight from Houston to Detroit Wayne County is $180. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Houston to Detroit Wayne County?

2 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Houston to Detroit Wayne County.

Which airlines fly direct from Houston to Detroit Wayne County?

WestJet, Delta and Aeromexico fly direct from Houston to Detroit Wayne County.

How many flights are there a week from Houston to Detroit Wayne County?

As of March 2026, there are 663 flights per week flying from Houston to Detroit Wayne County.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Houston to Detroit Wayne County?

The cheapest month to fly from Houston to Detroit Wayne County is usually April.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Houston to Detroit Wayne County Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Detroit Wayne County Airport on Friday, 17 April 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Houston to Detroit Wayne County Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Detroit Wayne County?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Detroit Wayne County but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Detroit?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Detroit is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Houston to Detroit Wayne County with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Detroit Wayne County is Frontier Airlines .

Travelling from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): What you need to know

Your trip gets off the ground at Houston's main airport, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Explore your options for catching a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) departing from this terminal.
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is one hour ahead of Houston.
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is the busiest route. You can choose from 48 direct services every week between IAH and DTW.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from Houston to DTW.
Popular months like July or holiday times such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before a domestic flight and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise move.

Airports in Houston

Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

Get there in one go from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be booked from here.
Leading airlines that operate direct flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport leaving from IAH include:
Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from IAH to DTW.
Among carriers on this route, Delta is the most consistent for on-time landings.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes around 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Planning to catch an early flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels near Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport land at their destination on schedule.
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

With public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Houston to DTW flight? Check in to a hotel near Houston Hobby Airport before your trip officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Houston Hobby Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
HOU is located at 7800 Airport Boulevard.

About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

Consider staying in a hotel close to DTW if you have a late flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport flight.
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.

Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit

Central Detroit is around 32 kilometres from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport and takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

$94 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. A return flight starts from $180. These prices can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Houston to DTW, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport tickets across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on plane tickets from Houston to DTW by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Discover the best deal on a flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

January is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Detroit based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Detroit is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Houston to DTW plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC.

More about Detroit

Start your Detroit trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Motown Museum, The Majestic Theatre and Detroit Institute of Arts are must-visits when exploring Detroit.

Explore more of the United States

Columbus is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Detroit. Around 257 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Whetstone Park / Park of Roses and Ohio Theatre.
Cleveland is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 161 kilometres southeast of Detroit. No journey is complete without dropping by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland Museum of Art and Cleveland Museum of Natural History.