Cheap Flights from Houston to Detroit
Cheap Flights from Houston to Detroit
Looking for cheap flights from Houston to Detroit? 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 Houston to Detroit vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 8,000–12,800 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 Houston to Detroit for specific travel dates.
2026-12-24
IAH - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 8,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-11-22
IAH - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop
From 11,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-11-22
IAH - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-24
IAH - DTW
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 12,500 Pts + $25.6
2026-12-02
IAH - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,800 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
IAH - DTW
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 12,800 Pts + $5.6
Houston to Detroit 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
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Airports in Houston
IAH · George Bush Intercontinental Houston
Airports in Detroit
DTW · Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Houston - Detroit · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Cleveland · Cleveland is 95 mi from Detroit
Flights Houston - Grand Rapids · Grand Rapids is 120 mi from Detroit
Flights Austin - Detroit · Austin is 140 mi from Houston
Flights Houston - Columbus · Columbus is 155 mi from Detroit
Premium cabin flights from Houston to Detroit
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
IAH - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
IAH - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-18
IAH - DTW
First | Non stop | 8 left
From 36,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-16
IAH - DTW
First | Non stop | 6 left
From 38,700 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-22
IAH - DTW
First | Non stop | 2 left
From 40,900 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-07
IAH - DTW
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 45,700 Pts + $5.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Houston to Detroit 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 Houston to Detroit.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Houston to Detroit.
Houston and Detroit 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.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Departures from Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Houston (IAH). Arrivals in Detroit: Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Detroit, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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