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

IAH Airport Page →
1,071 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule No service Verified 2mos ago
No nonstop service between IAH and YIP. Nearest airports to IAH with scheduled service: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU, 24 mi) · Easterwood Field (CLL, 74 mi) · Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT, 79 mi)
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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: May 2026.

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Houston to Detroit
Route information for IAH to YIP.
1,071 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAH → YIP
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Return
YIP → IAH
95%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
95%
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 Willow Run Airport.
Metric IAH→YIP HOU→YIP AUS→YIP
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4
Weekly flights
Flight time 3h 20m 2h 21m 2h 22m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to Willow Run Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Detroit.
Distance & Flight Time
1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 20m 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–YIP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Detroit route.
Route details
Distance1,071 mi / 1,723 km
Flight time3h 20m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: YIP
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Willow Run Airport take about 3h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 1,071 miles.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and 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 IAH to YIP

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Willow Run Airport (YIP) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

IAH to YIP Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAH to YIP is about 3 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).