Detroit to Houston (DET–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Detroit to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between DET and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DET to IAH.
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DET → IAH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
IAH → DET
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric DET→IAH YQG→IAH DTW→IAH
Distance from DET 10 mi 22 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 13
Weekly flights 1 191
Airports within 200 miles of DET with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
DET: EDT · IAH: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

DET–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Houston route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DET
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m
Destination: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DET to IAH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from IAH to DET are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include YQG, DTW and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Detroit (DTW) and Cleveland (CLE).