DetroitHoustonNonstop Flight TimeDTW–IAH
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) is about 2h 48m, covering 1,076 miles. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 7-8/day departures, from 06:15 to 20:25 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 48m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 1,076 mi | Nonstop | 7-8/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Detroit to Houston
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 7-8/day flights from DTW to IAH. Departures leave from Terminals M and E at DTW.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal M · Seat map | 08:40 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAH to DTW flights — 8/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DTW, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 53 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Detroit to Houston?
The estimated flight time from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) is about 2h 48m, based on the 1,076-mile flying distance.
How far is Detroit from Houston?
Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) is about 1,076 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Detroit to Houston?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH), with 7-8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Detroit to Houston?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH).
What aircraft fly from Detroit to Houston?
The DTW–IAH route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights from CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights from GRR
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights to HOU