HoustonDetroitNonstop Flight TimeIAH–DTW
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) is about 2h 48m, covering 1,076 miles. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly the route nonstop with 8/day departures, from 05:20 to 19:27 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 | 8/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Houston to Detroit
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines operate 8/day flights from IAH to DTW. Departures leave from Terminals A and B at IAH.
- First departure
- 05:20
- Last departure
- 19:27
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal A · Seat map | 05:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DTW to IAH flights — 7-8/day on 3 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for IAH, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 56 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 Houston to Detroit?
The estimated flight time from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) is about 2h 48m, based on the 1,076-mile flying distance.
How far is Houston from Detroit?
Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) is about 1,076 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Houston to Detroit?
Yes. Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW), with 8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Houston to Detroit?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Frontier Airlines fly nonstop from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW).
What aircraft fly from Houston to Detroit?
The IAH–DTW route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Houston
- HOU - HoustonWilliam P Hobby Airport · 24 mi from IAHFlights from HOU
Near Detroit
- CLE - ClevelandCleveland-Hopkins International Airport · 95 mi from DTWFlights to CLE
- GRR - Grand RapidsGerald R Ford International Airport · 120 mi from DTWFlights to GRR