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

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Houston to Detroit
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 1,071 mi 3h 20m nonstop +1h ahead 48 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and YIP, connecting options are available through 48 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to YIP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
48
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
119
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Alternatives

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 0 1 3
Weekly flights 1 – 2
Flight time 3h 20m 2h 21m 2h 11m
Departure OTP 7% – –
Houston (HOU) to Detroit flights · Austin (AUS) to Detroit flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAH 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.
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.
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.

Facts

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
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections48 hubs
Origin: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to YIP flights.
Nonstop flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Willow Run Airport take approximately 3h 20m. The route covers 1,071 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from IAH to YIP.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, LUK, SDF, MDW, BNA, IND, CHA, CLE, GRR, MCI, AUS, PIT, MKE, MSP, ORD, OMA, STL, YYZ, BWI, IAD, JAX, PNS, BHM, PHL, MCO, PBI, RSW, FLL, YUL, BOS, DEN, MIA, TUS, SLC, PHX, BZN, LAS, PSP, PLS, YYC, SJD, OAK, LAX, SNA, LIR, SJC, SFO and SJU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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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 ranges from 3 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,071 miles (1,723 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).