Houston to Detroit (IAH–DTW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAH–DTW is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Aeromexico lead the route. The flight covers 1,076 miles in approximately 2h 32m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 41 | 319, 320, 712 | 2h32-2h44 | SkyTeam | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 26 | 319, E75L, E7W | 2h36-2h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| AM Aeromexico | 16 | 319, 717 | 2h41-2h50 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AF Air France | 14 | 319 | 2h45-2h50 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | A20N | 2h50 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 7 | A20N | 2h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Detroit from Houston
| Metric | IAH→DTW | AUS→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 111 | 47 |
| Flight time | 2h 32m | 1h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 20% | – |
Travel Essentials
IAH: CDT · DTW: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
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.
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.
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.
IAH–DTW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAH to DTW
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) are connected by nonstop service from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 111 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAH to DTW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAH to DTW ranges from 2 hours 32 minutes to 2 hours 58 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,076 miles (1,731 km). There are approximately 111 weekly flights outbound and 131 return, totaling 242 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via LAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).