Detroit to Houston (DTW–EFD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DTW Airport Page →
1,091 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Detroit to Houston
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,091 mi 2h 20m nonstop -1h behind

DTW–EFD has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DTW → EFD
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Return
EFD → DTW
90%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 20m gate to gate.
Getting to DTW

There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.

DTW–EFD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,091 mi / 1,756 km
Flight time2h 20m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: EFD
IATA / ICAOEFD / KEFD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation32 ft / 10 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to EFD flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Ellington Airport take about 2h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,091 miles.
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from EFD to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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.

Flights from DTW to EFD

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Ellington Airport (EFD) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DTW to EFD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DTW to EFD is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,091 miles (1,756 km).