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$55+ Cheap flights from Detroit (DTT) to Houston

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 5/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DTT — HOU
Apr 21 — Apr 281
Mon 4/21
Mon 4/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Detroit All airports to Houston are usually found in May or February, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Detroit to Houston

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Detroit (DTT) 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 April 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$107
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$58
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$204
From Detroit (DTT) to Houston
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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 April 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:09 pmDTW - IAH
1 stop12h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/209:50 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/15$107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/132:39 pmDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/219:05 pmIAH - DTW
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$155
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/299:53 amDTW - IAH
1 stop5h 45mFrontier
Thu 5/16:00 amIAH - DTW
1 stop6h 43mFrontier
Deal found 4/16$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:30 pmDTW - HOU
1 stop10h 20mSouthwest
Sun 5/115:35 amHOU - DTW
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/16$206
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/55:31 amDTW - HOU
1 stop5h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/86:30 pmHOU - DTW
1 stop5h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/16$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/171:20 pmDTW - IAH
Nonstop3h 03mDelta
Tue 5/205:30 amIAH - DTW
Nonstop2h 37mDelta
Deal found 4/15$227
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:00 pmDTW - HOU
1 stop17h 33mSun Country Air
Thu 5/228:06 pmHOU - DTW
1 stop12h 03mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/15$325
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/15:25 amDTW - HOU
1 stop4h 53mDelta
Sat 5/36:00 amHOU - DTW
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Deal found 4/15$344

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Detroit to Houston that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Detroit to Houston that are best for you.

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Detroit

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Houston

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Depart

Return

Price

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Wed 5/14

9:09 pm-8:15 am

1 stop12h 06m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 5/20

9:50 am-1:34 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$107

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

2:39 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/21

9:05 pm-11:46 am

1 stop13h 41m

$155

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 4/29

9:53 am-2:38 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 5/1

6:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$186

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 5/10

1:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Houston Hobby

Sun 5/11

5:35 am-12:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$206

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sat 7/5

5:31 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 14m

Houston Hobby

Tue 7/8

6:30 pm-12:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

$210

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Sun 5/18

8:30 am-10:32 am

Nonstop3h 02m

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sat 5/24

5:30 am-9:10 am

Nonstop2h 40m

$217

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/15

7:00 pm-11:33 am

1 stop17h 33m

Houston Hobby

Thu 5/22

8:06 pm-9:09 am

1 stop12h 03m

$325

DetroitHouston

DTW - HOU

DTWHOU

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Thu 5/1

5:25 am-9:18 am

1 stop4h 53m

Houston Hobby

Sat 5/3

6:00 am-2:54 pm

1 stop7h 54m

$344

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Tue 5/13

2:39 pm-4:44 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$55

DetroitHouston

DTW - IAH

DTWIAH

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

Fri 5/16

5:55 pm-7:27 am

1 stop14h 32m

$80

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Best time to book a flight from Detroit to Houston

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Houston from Detroit with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Detroit to Houston

How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit 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 April 11, 2025.

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Detroit 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 to Houston?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Detroit to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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 DTT 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 April 16, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Detroit to Houston by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Detroit to Houston?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Detroit to Houston. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Detroit to Houston flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 3.2 - 5.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.9 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Houston when rainfall is around 3.2 in.

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 84.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

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 April 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,282 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,665 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,876 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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 0.6 mi from the city center, Detroit All airports is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Houston from Detroit. Booking flights from All airports (DTT) to Houston should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Houston from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Detroit to Houston round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Detroit to Houston is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $107 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Southwest, starting at $178 and $206 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is 48% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Detroit to Houston one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $58. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Detroit to Houston for a low price.

  • 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 to Houston?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Detroit to Houston (average of $230). Flying from Detroit to Houston in March is currently the most expensive (average of $334). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Detroit to Houston

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Detroit to Houston. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$81Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$89Average$156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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