HoustonDetroitFlight TimeIAH–DTW
Houston (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to Detroit (Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport).
The flight from Houston (IAH) to Detroit (DTW) takes 2h 15m on average, covering about 1,207 miles. Across 7 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 12m and the slowest 2h 23m, with Delta Air Lines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 15m | 1,207 mi | 2h 12m | 2 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for IAH to DTW
Our current provider sample includes 8-9/day from IAH to DTW across 5 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for A, B.
- First departure
- 05:20
- Last departure
- 19:27
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 14
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines | 3-4/day | Airbus A320 family · Terminal A · Seat map | 05:2011:32 |
Aircraft we tracked
Flying the other way?
DTW to IAH flight time (9 tracked flights) →Flight times usually differ by direction — jet-stream winds make eastbound crossings faster than westbound ones.
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 7 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-06 and 2026-06-14, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IAH to DTW?
The IAH to DTW flight takes 2h 15m on average based on 7 tracked flights.
How far is IAH from DTW?
IAH to DTW is about 1,207 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IAH to DTW?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines fly the IAH to DTW route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from IAH to DTW?
Aircraft observed on IAH to DTW include Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320.