Travelling from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU): what you need to know
Houston is one hour behind Detroit and follows the UTC-6 timezone.
Your DTW to HOU flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and HOU include:
Nashville Airport
St Louis Airport
Port Columbus Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
$182 is the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. A return flight starts at $364. These prices can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DTW to HOU if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from DTW to HOU.
Discover the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to Detroit Wayne County Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near DTW:
Arriving at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near HOU instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Houston Hobby Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Easirent, Dollar or Thrifty and explore beyond Houston's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Houston Hobby Airport about four weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
When to fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
July is the busiest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Houston in March.
The warmest month in Houston is August, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 40ºC. Book your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Houston Hobby Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to HOU in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
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