Cheapest airlines flights from Houston to Detroit

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Houston to Detroit, including Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and Delta Air Lines. Frontier Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Houston to Detroit according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Houston to Detroit in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$132, and round-trip direct flights start at US$120.

Displayed flight fares from Houston to Detroit are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Houston to Detroit Flight Details

The distance between Houston and Detroit is about 1,785.83 km. The average flying time from Houston to Detroit is around 2 hours 58 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$91
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$120
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance1,785.83 km
Average flight time2 hours 58 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines
Flight statistics for the Houston–Detroit route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Houston to Detroit

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Houston to Detroit?

Average monthly one-way flight prices from Houston to Detroit, based on bookings made by Trip.com users over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Houston to Detroit is September, with an average price of US$113; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to US$351.

US$351
US$232
US$113
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    Cheapest
  • US$351
    Jun
  • US$234
    Jul
  • US$201
    Aug
  • US$113
    Sep
  • US$181
    Oct
  • US$142
    Nov
  • US$140
    Dec
  • US$157
    Jan
  • US$146
    Feb
  • US$150
    Mar
  • US$244
    Apr
  • US$202
    May

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Houston to Detroit (HOU-DTT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Frontier Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$91 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. IAH to DTW on Sat, Jul 4), while Frontier Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$120 departing on Wed, Jul 15 and returning on Sun, Jul 19.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Houston to Detroit with the following airlines, including: Frontier Airlines Delta Air Lines Spirit Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 2 hours 58 minutes to fly from Houston to Detroit.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Houston to Detroit is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 30 flight per week flying from Houston to Detroit. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL1389 (05:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Houston to Detroit, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Jul 4, with one-way flights priced at just US$91.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Frontier Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Detroit travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Houston to Detroit is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our June flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Houston to Detroit on June 20, 2026 with Frontier Airlines, with prices starting at US$149.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Detroit, with George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (IAH-DTW) is by far the most common option on this route: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) Willow Run Airport (YIP).
  • The time difference between Detroit and Houston is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Houston to Detroit

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Houston to Detroit?

Data is based on the average price of all nonstop flights from Houston to Detroit on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Spirit Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Houston to Detroit, with fares starting at US$140.

US$140
US$303
US$465
US$627
Spirit Airlines
US$140
Spirit Airlines
Frontier Airlines
US$150
Frontier Airlines
Delta Air Lines
US$421
Delta Air Lines
United Airlines
US$627
United Airlines

Which airline operates the most flights from Houston to Detroit?

Total flights from Houston to Detroit across all airlines. (Based on Trip.com data from the past month)

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past month, Delta Air Lines/WestJet/United Airlines operates the most frequent flights from Houston to Detroit, with 28 flights per week.

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21
25
28
Delta Air Lines
28
Delta Air Lines
WestJet
28
WestJet
United Airlines
28
United Airlines
Virgin Australia
22
Virgin Australia
Air New Zealand
22
Air New Zealand
Virgin Atlantic
21
Virgin Atlantic

How many flights fly from Houston to Detroit daily?

The data is based on the flight numbers for each day of the week from Houston to Detroit within the Trip.com database over the past month.

Based on the past month's historical data from Trip.com, the number of flights from Houston to Detroit is the highest on Friday and the lowest on Saturday.

145
126
107
88
Highest
120
Mon
121
Tue
121
Wed
121
Thu
145
Fri
107
Sat
113
Sun

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Change & Cancellation Policy

Trip.com shows the change and cancellation rules for each ticket during the booking process, including all related fees and conditions. Please refer to the following scenarios:
Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.