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

HOU Airport Page →
1,088 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 6 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 6 hubs
BNA Nashville ~4h 39m WN → Nashville (BNA) to Detroit flights
DAL Dallas ~4h 43m CWGEJALBQ → SGX Dallas (DAL) to Detroit flights
ORD Chicago ~5h 5m → Chicago (ORD) to Detroit flights
MSP Minneapolis ~5h 21m SY → Minneapolis (MSP) to Detroit flights
SAV Savannah ~5h 36m WN → LF Savannah (SAV) to Detroit flights
DEN Denver ~7h WN → Denver (DEN) to Detroit flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Houston to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,088 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead

HOU–YIP had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,088 miles in 2h 21m.

Also explore HOU Routes YIP Routes HOU Live Flights YIP Live Flights HOU Delays
All flights from Detroit (YIP) Detroit to Houston flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop HOU–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 0 – – 34% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
BNA ~4h 39m DAL ~4h 43m ORD ~5h 5m MSP ~5h 21m SAV ~5h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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 → YIP
34%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
34%
Return
YIP → HOU
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Detroit from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Willow Run Airport.
Metric HOU→YIP IAH→YIP AUS→YIP
Distance from HOU – 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1 4
Weekly flights – – –
Flight time 2h 21m 3h 20m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 34% – –
Houston (IAH) to Detroit flights · Austin (AUS) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Willow Run Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,088 mi / 1,751 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 21m gate to gate.
Facts

HOU–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,088 mi / 1,751 km
Flight time2h 21m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 2h 21m gate to gate. The route covers 1,088 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from HOU to YIP: Avelo Airlines. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in March 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 2h 21m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from YIP 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 YIP

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) had nonstop service from Avelo Airlines, last on the schedule in March 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

HOU to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to YIP is about 2 hours 21 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,088 miles (1,751 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH) and Austin (AUS).