Houston to Detroit (IAH–DET) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAH Airport Page →
1,097 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 1 1-stop flight Verified 2mos ago
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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.

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Houston to Detroit
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,097 mi 2h 11m nonstop +1h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to DET.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → DET
17%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
17%
Return
DET → IAH
48%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Arriving
48%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →

Other ways to reach Detroit from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.
Metric IAH→DET AUS→DET
Distance from IAH 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 1
Flight time 2h 11m 2h 57m
Departure OTP 17%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,097 mi / 1,766 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 11m gate to gate.
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–DET Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,097 mi / 1,766 km
Flight time2h 11m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: DET
IATA / ICAODET / KDET
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation626 ft / 191 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to DET flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport take about 2h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 1,097 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include 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 IAH to DET

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to DET Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to DET is about 2 hours 11 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,097 miles (1,766 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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