Detroit to Houston (DTW–IAH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–IAH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,076 miles in approximately 3h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | 32 | 319 | 2h50-3h | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, KL, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, VA | 32 | 738, 7M8, E75L, E7W | 2h56-3h10 | Star Alliance | NZ, VA | |
| F9 Frontier Also: Y4 | 7 | A20N | 3h03 | – | Y4 | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | – | – | – | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Houston from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→IAH | YQG→IAH | CLE→IAH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 185 | 1 | 41 |
| Flight time | 3h 1m | 3h | 2h 59m |
| Departure OTP | 78% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · IAH: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
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.
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.
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.
DTW–IAH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to IAH
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. With 185 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to IAH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to IAH is about 3 hours 1 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,076 miles (1,731 km). There are approximately 185 weekly flights outbound and 157 return, totaling 342 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Dallas Fort Worth and Birmingham-Shuttlesworth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).