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

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1,093 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 38 1-stop flights Verified 32m ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MEM Memphis 4h 10m WN → AFDLKE Memphis (MEM) to Detroit flights
STL St Louis 4h 18m EJAWN → AFDLKE St Louis (STL) to Detroit flights
BNA Nashville 4h 18m WN → AFAMDL Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
MDW Chicago 4h 21m WN → AFDLKE Chicago (MDW) to Detroit flights
BHM Birmingham 4h 28m WN → AFDLKE Birmingham (BHM) to Detroit flights
MSY New Orleans 4h 28m WN → AFDLVS New Orleans (MSY) to Detroit flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 41m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Detroit flights
SDF Louisville 4h 41m WN → AFDLKE Louisville (SDF) to Detroit flights
AUS Austin 4h 45m WN → AFAMDL Austin (AUS) to Detroit flights
PIT Pittsburgh 4h 48m WN → AMDLKE Pittsburgh (PIT) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Houston to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,093 mi 2h 37m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–DTW has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps HOU Routes DTW Routes HOU Live Flights DTW Live Flights HOU Delays DTW Delays
All flights from Detroit (DTW) Detroit to Houston flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to DTW.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~11h
Longest
MEM ~4h 10m STL ~4h 18m BNA ~4h 18m MDW ~4h 21m BHM ~4h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,521
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
HOU → DTW
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
Return
DTW → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
0%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → DTW delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Metric HOU→DTW IAH→DTW AUS→DTW
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 13 10
Weekly flights ~1 161 100
Flight time 2h 37m 2h 41m 2h 21m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights · Austin (AUS) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
HOU: CDT · DTW: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,093 mi / 1,758 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 37m gate to gate.
Getting from DTW

DTW has no rail. Ride-shares and taxis are the practical options. Taxis to downtown cost $45–60. Ride-shares run $30–45. The two terminals (McNamara and North) are connected by the automated people mover (MTC); both share the same baggage claim and ground transport facilities.Car rental desks are in the consolidated facility accessible from McNamara Terminal. SMART bus Route 261 serves the airport with transfers into the bus network. Allow extra time for I-94 congestion during peak hours.

Detroit Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and snowy (−8 to 0°C) from December through March. Lake Erie and Lake St. Clair generate significant lake-effect snow that can fall heavily with little warning. Ice storms and blizzards cause the most serious flight disruptions.

Summers are warm and humid (26–32°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms. Spring and fall are transitional with frost risk into April and from October. January and February are the highest disruption-risk months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

HOU–DTW Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,093 mi / 1,758 km
Flight time2h 37m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out / ~1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: DTW
Full nameDetroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to DTW flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport take about 2h 37m gate to gate. The route covers 1,093 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Memphis, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DTW and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from DTW to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH and AUS. 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.

Flights from HOU to DTW

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

HOU to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to DTW is about 2 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,093 miles (1,758 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Memphis, St. Louis Lambert and Nashville. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).