Routes · From DTW

Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) flights

Nonstop from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County to George Bush Intercontinental: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.

Distance

1,731km

1,076 mi, great circle

Flying time

2h 44m

typical, gate to gate

Flights a day

9.1

average, November 2026

Airlines

passenger airlines

Airlines flying DTW to IAH

Also in the data (cargo, charter or a foreign airline on a domestic route): Mesa Airlines.

Route map

The shortest path over the Earth's surface. Actual tracks vary with winds and airspace. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Cheapest recent fare

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Detroit to Houston?

About 2h 44m gate to gate for the 1,731 km (1,076 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.

Which airlines fly nonstop from DTW to IAH?

Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines and United Airlines, with about 9.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).