Cheap flights from Detroit to Houston from $51 DTW → IAH
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
The cheapest return found recently is $168 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec – 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $51, Frontier Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $168, 11 Dec to 14 Dec
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $168 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Frontier Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 14 min
Return
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual return price.
Cheapest return found recently
$168
11 Dec – 14 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 4:11 p.m. · Return leaves 5:01 p.m. · 20 h 34 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$251
10 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 · United Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 8:35 a.m. · Return leaves 6:47 p.m. · 6 h 29 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$168 11 Dec – 14 Decfound 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $103 to $215.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold return fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 3-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 11 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec – 14 Dec | $168 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Feb 2027 | $251 | United Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $168.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $52 to $138.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$51
12 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 4:11 p.m. · 3 h 14 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$51
12 Dec · Frontier Airlines
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Leaves 4:11 p.m. · 3 h 14 min trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$51 12 Decfound yesterdayOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 20 days, 16 Oct to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $51 to $172.
At $51, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.
20 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates from 12 Dec to 11 Jan 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 12 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
3 fares on 3 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec | $51 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 27 Dec | $223 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 11 Jan 2027 | $52 | Frontier Airlines | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) → George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) | nonstop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $51.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Frontier Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Detroit to Houston
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 11 Dec – 14 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 12 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Detroit to Houston?
Return
Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $266 | $181 | +82% | 18 |
| 14–29 days | $146 | $103 | Cheapest seen | 34 |
| 30–59 days | $168 | $113 | +15% | 16 |
| 90–179 days | $168 | $168 | +15% | 13 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 20 days of one-way prices, 16 Oct to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Cleveland → Houston
145 km from Detroit
$295
$127 more than flying from Detroit
3 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027 · CLE → IAH · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found today
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 11 Dec – 14 Dec. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Detroit to Houston?
The cheapest return found recently is $168 with Frontier Airlines, 11 Dec to 14 Dec, found 3 days ago.
How much is a one-way flight from Detroit to Houston?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 3 departure dates is usually $52 to $138.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Detroit to Houston?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $168, 11 Dec to 14 Dec, found 3 days ago. It is the cheapest month for a one-way too, from $51, 12 Dec, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Detroit to Houston?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 45% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Detroit to Houston?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $251 with United Airlines, 10 Feb 2027 to 10 Feb 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $51 with Frontier Airlines, 12 Dec, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Detroit to Houston?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Frontier Airlines on 12 Dec, takes 3 h 14 min from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Detroit to Houston?
Between 12 Dec and 11 Jan 2027, Frontier Airlines has the cheapest one-way on all 3 departure dates we hold.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work