Cheap Flights from Detroit to Houston
Cheap Flights from Detroit to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Detroit to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Detroit to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 11,000–12,800 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Detroit to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-11-20
DTW - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2027-01-01
DTW - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2027-01-04
DTW - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $10.1
2026-11-20
DTW - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-30
DTW - IAH
Economy | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-02
DTW - IAH
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,800 Pts + $5.6
Detroit to Houston flight facts
Distance
1,076 mi
1,731 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Detroit - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Cleveland - Houston · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Grand Rapids - Houston · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Detroit - Austin · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Columbus - Houston · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Detroit to Houston
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
DTW - IAH
First | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 26,500 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-20
DTW - IAH
First | 1 Stop
From 29,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
DTW - IAH
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
DTW - IAH
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
DTW - IAH
First | Non stop | 4 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-15
DTW - IAH
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 38,700 Pts + $5.6
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Detroit to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Detroit to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Detroit to Houston.
Detroit and Houston are about 1,076 miles (1,731 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 1,076-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 1 hour behind Detroit.
Departures from Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW). Arrivals in Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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