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

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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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Detroit to Houston
Route information for YIP to HOU.
1,088 mi 2h 49m nonstop -1h behind

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Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YIP → HOU
72%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
72%
Return
HOU → YIP
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric YIP→HOU TOL→HOU CLE→HOU
Distance from YIP – 47 mi 104 mi
Nonstop airlines – – 8
Weekly flights – – 1
Flight time 2h 49m 2h 53m 2h 32m
Toledo (TOL) to Houston flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Houston flights · Grand Rapids (GRR) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
YIP: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,088 mi / 1,751 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 49m gate to gate.
Facts

YIP–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,088 mi / 1,751 km
Flight time2h 49m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: HOU
Full nameWilliam P. Hobby Airport
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Willow Run Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take about 2h 49m gate to gate. The route covers 1,088 miles.
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from HOU to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include TOL, CLE and GRR. 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 YIP to HOU

Willow Run Airport (YIP) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

YIP to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YIP to HOU is about 2 hours 49 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,088 miles (1,751 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Toledo (TOL), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).