Flights from Houston to Detroit
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Cheap Flights from Houston to Detroit

Track economy fares on the IAH → DTW route and get alerts when prices drop.

From
Houston
IAH
To
Detroit
DTW

Route Intelligence: Houston → Detroit

Flight Duration

2 hr 54 min (Direct)

Price Guidance

A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.

Peak Season

Jun-Aug

Top Airlines

Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

Booking Tip

Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

Track Houston → Detroit Fares

Set your target price and FlightKitten will scan this route twice daily. The instant economy fares drop below your budget, you'll get an email with the price, airline, and a direct booking link.

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Route Summary: Houston → Detroit

From
Houston (IAH)
To
Detroit (DTW)
Duration
2 hr 54 min (Direct)
Airlines
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Price Guide
A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+.
Tracking
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Route Briefing: Houston to Detroit

Connecting Houston to Detroit is a 2-hour-and-52-minute flight covering 1,076 miles. Delta and United operate regular daily nonstops into Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), linking the energy and automotive capitals.

Detroit is riding an energetic cultural revival that delights visitors. Tour the Motown Museum on West Grand Boulevard to stand in Studio A where musical legends recorded, explore Diego Rivera's masterpieces at the Detroit Institute of Arts, and stroll the vibrant Detroit Riverwalk. Don't leave without tasting original Detroit-style deep-dish pizza at Buddy's or enjoying craft cocktails in the historic brick buildings of Corktown.

Roundtrip economy fares under $130 are a great catch, with standard tickets averaging $190 to $290. Summer brings pleasant lakeside weather and outdoor music festivals, while autumn delivers crisp air and colorful foliage. Book 4 to 6 weeks ahead for the best economy prices.

How much are flights from Houston to Detroit in 2026?

Flight prices from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) vary significantly depending on the season, day of the week, and how far in advance you book. A good deal is under $250 roundtrip. Standard fare is $350–$500+. Popular carriers on this route include Delta Air Lines, United Airlines. FlightKitten eliminates the guesswork by monitoring 220+ airlines twice daily and alerting you the moment economy fares hit your target price.

How does FlightKitten track Houston to Detroit fares?

FlightKitten is an economy flight price monitoring platform that scans 220+ airlines twice every day for economy fares on the IAH to DTW route. When you set a target price, FlightKitten continuously monitors this route and sends an email alert the moment fares drop below your budget. Each alert includes the exact fare, airline, dates, and an AI-powered briefing that explains whether the deal is genuinely good compared to historical pricing on this route. No more obsessive price checking — set your budget and let FlightKitten do the watching. Learn more about how FlightKitten tracking works.

See our full Detroit destination guide for all available routes. Also popular: Houston to Anchorage.

Pro tip: Book 1-3 months in advance for the best domestic fares.

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