Detroit to Houston (YIP–IAH) — 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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
RFD Chicago/Rockford ~4h 45m KII → UA Chicago/Rockford (RFD) to Houston flights
CVG Cincinnati / Covington ~4h 48m → 8CASNZ Cincinnati / Covington (CVG) to Houston flights
AEX Alexandria ~5h 2m → CMUA Alexandria (AEX) to Houston flights
LAS Las Vegas ~5h 13m RJ → F9NKUA Las Vegas (LAS) to Houston flights
JAX Jacksonville ~5h 53m KII → ACNHNZ Jacksonville (JAX) to Houston flights
LRD Laredo ~6h 3m → ACCMFX Laredo (LRD) to Houston flights
ORD Chicago ~6h 18m UA → AAASAV Chicago (ORD) to Houston flights
MTY Monterrey ~6h 35m → AAACNH Monterrey (MTY) to Houston flights
QRO Querétaro ~7h 36m → ACDLEK Querétaro (QRO) to Houston flights
BDL Hartford ~7h 52m → UA Hartford (BDL) to Houston flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Detroit to Houston
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-1h behind

While no nonstop service exists between YIP and IAH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for YIP to IAH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
RFD ~4h 45m CVG ~4h 48m AEX ~5h 2m LAS ~5h 13m JAX ~5h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YIP → IAH
66%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
66%
Return
IAH → YIP
28%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
28%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAH delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Houston from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Metric YIP→IAH DTW→IAH YQG→IAH
Distance from YIP – 9 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines – 13 1
Weekly flights – 191 1
Detroit (DTW) to Houston flights · Windsor (YQG) to Houston flights · Cleveland (CLE) to Houston flights
Airports within 200 miles of YIP with service to George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Getting from IAH

No direct rail from IAH. The METRO bus 102 (IAH Express) runs to downtown Houston's transit center (60–90 min, $1.25). Taxis to downtown Houston cost $50–70. Ride-hails pick up at the designated Rideshare zones outside baggage claim on the lower level.IAH has five terminals (A–E) connected by an underground tunnel with trams. Terminal D handles international arrivals. Rental car agencies are in a consolidated facility adjacent to Terminal C; a free IAH Connector bus runs between terminals and the rental car center. The Galleria / Uptown area costs $35–50 by ride-hail.

Houston Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot, humid, and wet for much of the year. Summers are brutal (33–38°C) with high humidity and near-daily afternoon thunderstorms. Severe storms with hail and high winds regularly cause ground stops from April through September. Houston's flooding risk is significant. Heavy rain events, including tropical system remnants, have flooded airport roads, cutting off surface access even when the airport itself remains operational.

Winters are mild (5–18°C) with occasional ice storms. These are rare but highly disruptive when they occur. Hurricane season (June–November) requires monitoring for Gulf storms. October through March has the best flying weather.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

YIP–IAH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Detroit to Houston route.
Route details
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YIP
Full nameWillow Run Airport
IATA / ICAOYIP / KYIP
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Elevation716 ft / 218 m
Destination: IAH
Full nameGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YIP to IAH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Yes, return flights from IAH to YIP are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DTW, YQG and CLE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Detroit (DTW), Windsor (YQG) and Cleveland (CLE).