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

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Houston to Detroit
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1 Flights/wk 1,088 mi 2h 21m nonstop +1h ahead 21 1-stop hubs

HOU–YIP is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Avelo Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,088 miles in approximately 2h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–YIP service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
XP Avelo Airlines 1 – – 60% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: XP (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to YIP.
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One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~9h
Longest
DAL ~3h 40m AUS ~3h 52m MDW ~4h 30m IND ~4h 33m RST ~5h 14m
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
60%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
60%
Return
YIP → HOU
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
46%
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 AUS→YIP
Distance from HOU – 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 1 1
Flight time 2h 21m 1h 27m
Departure OTP 60% –
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.
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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
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 approximately 2h 21m. The route covers 1,088 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Avelo Airlines.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from HOU to YIP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, AUS, MDW, IND, RST, STL, OMA, PNS, RSW, MSP, BNA, PBI, BHM, PHL, SYR, SLC, BZN, YYC, SNA, OAK and SJC. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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) are connected by nonstop service from Avelo Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HOU to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

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

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).