Flying from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW): what you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the departure points for your flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Explore the options for setting off from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), two of the city's main airports.
2 hours 47 minutes is the average journey time for a direct flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport.
Detroit is 1 hour ahead of Houston. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is located in Detroit, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route is from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW), with 73 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from IAH to DTW is the 05:19 Delta service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 20:46 with Spirit Airlines.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Houston to DTW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.
Airports in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Get to your destination in one go from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Nonstop flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) can be booked from here.
At IAH, there's a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, such as:
IAH is approximately 27 kilometres from central Houston. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will show you the best route and available public transport options.
Booked an early flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Searching for other options for a direct flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)? Check out the fares jetting out of William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
When jetting off from HOU, you can pick from a range of airlines that operate direct flights from Houston to DTW. Cruise at 30,000 feet with these leading carriers:
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 1 hour and 42 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 22 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Houston to DTW, stay in one of these hotels close to William P. Hobby Airport:
About Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Consider booking a hotel near DTW if you're catching a late flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to central Detroit
From Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Detroit is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 8 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from 46 € or travel return from just 90 €. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To secure cheap tickets from Houston to DTW, reserve your trip 8 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
August is the most popular month for flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Detroit in February when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Houston to DTW for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Detroit to range from 15ºC to 30ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -12ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Detroit
After booking your flight from Houston to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Detroit:
Detroit Institute of Arts and Motown Museum are a couple of major attractions to add to your Detroit travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Michigan Central Station.
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