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 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 1,076 miles in approximately 2h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 115 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | 47 | 319, 320 | 2h36-2h51 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, VA | 27 | 737, E75L, E7W | 2h24-3h01 | Star Alliance | NZ, VA | |
| F9 Frontier | 7 | 32Q | 2h51 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 4 | 32Q | 2h44 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Detroit from Houston
| Metric | IAH→DTW | AUS→DTW |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAH | – | 140 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 7 |
| Weekly flights | 172 | 118 |
| Flight time | 2h 24m | 2h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 64% | – |
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 Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines and United Airlines. With 172 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 24 minutes to 3 hours 1 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,076 miles (1,731 km). There are approximately 172 weekly flights outbound and 197 return, totaling 369 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
115 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via OSU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Austin (AUS).