DetroitHoustonFlight TimeDTW–IAH
Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport) to Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport).
The flight from Detroit (DTW) to Houston (IAH) takes 2h 33m on average, covering about 1,230 miles. Across 9 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 27m and the slowest 2h 38m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 33m | 1,230 mi | 2h 27m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DTW to IAH
Our current provider sample includes 7-8/day from DTW to IAH across 4 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for M, E.
- First departure
- 06:15
- Last departure
- 20:25
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal M · Seat map | 08:4012:30 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
IAH to DTW flight time (7 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 9 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DTW to IAH?
The DTW to IAH flight takes 2h 33m on average based on 9 tracked flights.
How far is DTW from IAH?
DTW to IAH is about 1,230 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DTW to IAH?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines fly the DTW to IAH route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from DTW to IAH?
Aircraft observed on DTW to IAH include Airbus A319, Embraer E175.